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What Is in the TOEFL Listening Section?

In the TOEFL Listening section, you’ll answer 47 questions in about 29 minutes. The section is split into two stages and adapts to your performance. Everyone starts with the same 18-minute first stage, and your answers there decide whether your second stage is the easier one or the harder one. Every recording plays only once, and each question has its own timer: 20 seconds for a Listen and Choose a Response question and 30 seconds for every other question. You can take notes, but once you move past a question, you can’t go back to it.

Task

Questions

What you hear

Listen and Choose a Response

15 to 19

One short line of everyday English, no longer than six stressed syllables. You pick the most natural reply from four written choices. Many questions test whether you understand what the speaker wants: to ask, to offer, to check, or to complain.

Listen to a Conversation

10

A short conversation between two people, about 35 to 100 words, on a campus or daily-life topic. Two questions follow each one. They ask what a speaker says, asks, suggests, did, or will do next.

Listen to an Announcement

6 to 10

A short announcement about a class, a service, or an event. Two questions follow. They ask the purpose, an important detail, a change, or what listeners should do.

Listen to an Academic Talk

8 to 16

A talk of up to 250 words on a university subject such as biology, history, or economics. Four questions follow. They ask the main idea, a detail, why the speaker says something, what is implied, and what comes next.

47 questions, about 29 minutes

Both stages mix all four tasks, so you won’t hear them in a fixed order. The speakers use US, Canadian, British, and Australian accents at a natural speed. Your Listening score is a band from 1 to 6, and your total TOEFL score is the average of the four section bands, rounded to the nearest half band. Source: the ETS 2026 test blueprint.

New TOEFL Listening Sample Questions

Want to hear what the new TOEFL Listening section sounds like? Try these four TOEFL Listening sample questions, one for each task type, with the audio, the answers, and the transcripts. Every practice set on BestMyTest uses the same audio, pictures, and timer as the real test, so you’ll know exactly what to expect.

Choose a Response Sample Task

In the Choose a Response task, you'll listen to a short question or statement and choose the most appropriate response.

TOEFL Listening Choose a Response speaker

  1. It is required for my degree.
  2. Language apps are popular.
  3. Let us practice together sometime.
  4. Have you tried that Spanish restaurant?
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    Answer: A

    (A) The correct answer is It is required for my degree. This is the only choice that gives a reason for learning Spanish.

    (B) Language apps are popular. is incorrect because it is unrelated to the speaker's reason.

    (C) Let us practice together sometime. is incorrect because it is a suggestion, not the reason for learning the language.

    (D) Have you tried that Spanish restaurant? is incorrect because it is unrelated.

    Transcript

    Why are you learning Spanish?

TOEFL Listening Choose a Response speaker

  1. Yes, I can help you with it.
  2. The keyboard is new.
  3. It is in the top drawer.
  4. That is very expensive.
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    Answer: A

    (A) The correct answer is Yes, I can help you with it. This is the direct positive response that fits "Can you show me how to use this app?".

    (B) The keyboard is new. is incorrect because it is unrelated.

    (C) It is in the top drawer. is incorrect because it gives a location, not help with the app.

    (D) That is very expensive. is incorrect because it is unrelated.

    Transcript

    Can you show me how to use this app?

TOEFL Listening Choose a Response speaker

  1. On the rack.
  2. It is thirty-five dollars.
  3. The fabric is soft.
  4. Very little time.
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    Answer: B

    (B) The correct answer is It is thirty-five dollars. This is the only choice that answers the price question in "What is the price of this sweater?".

    (A) On the rack. is incorrect because it gives a location, not a price.

    (C) The fabric is soft. is incorrect because it describes the sweater, not the cost.

    (D) Very little time. is incorrect because it is unrelated.

    Transcript

    What is the price of this sweater?


Listen to a Conversation Sample Task

In the Listen to a Conversation task, you'll listen to a short conversation and answer 2 questions.

TOEFL Listening conversation between two students
1. Why does the woman need to reprint the posters?
  1. They listed the wrong meeting room
  2. The printer produced only six copies
  3. The posters curled beside an open window
  4. The first print run failed the margin check.
2. What does the man say about the cash box?
  1. It contains money for the printing
  2. The woman will bring it from the library
  3. The cash is stored in a closet.
  4. The treasurer will place it on the table

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    1. Answer: D

    (D) The first print run failed the margin check. is correct because the woman states, "The copy center sent the first batch back. They said the scan code was sitting right on the border." The first print run failed the margin check.

    (A) They listed the wrong meeting room is incorrect because the ecology lab is only the meeting place. She does not say the posters had the wrong room.

    (B) The printer produced only six copies is incorrect because six is what her student card can pay for now, not why the first batch came back.

    (C) The posters curled beside an open window is incorrect because that happened to last week's posters and is why he will bring clips.

    2. Answer: C

    (C) The cash is stored in a closet. is correct because the man states, "The treasurer left it in the closet with the extra paper, so I will grab it when I set up." The cash box is stored in a closet.

    (A) It contains money for the printing is incorrect because he says six copies are fine for the posters. The money box is for the sign up table, not her printing.

    (B) The woman will bring it from the library is incorrect because she is coming over after printing. He will grab the money box when he sets up.

    (D) The treasurer will place it on the table is incorrect because the treasurer already left it in the closet, and the man will grab it.

    Transcript

    Man: Can you still make the sustainability club meeting later?

    Woman: I think so, but I need to reprint the posters. The copy center sent the first batch back. They said the scan code was sitting right on the border.

    Man: We are gathering at 5:45 in the ecology lab. I can bring table clips. Last week's posters curled near the open window.

    Woman: Great. The library color printer is quick, but my student card has enough credit for only six copies. Do we need the club cash tonight?

    Man: Six is fine for the posters. I still need the money box at the sign up table. The treasurer left it in the closet with the extra paper, so I will grab it when I set up.

    Woman: Perfect. I will come over as soon as the printing finishes.

Reason for action

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Listen to an Announcement Sample Task

In the Listen to an Announcement task, you'll listen to a short announcement and answer 2 questions.

TOEFL Listening announcement speaker
1. Why does the speaker mention independent research projects and conference travel?
  1. To list the topics that will be covered in the workshop
  2. To explain the eligibility requirements for attending
  3. To describe outcomes achieved by previous workshop attendees
  4. To advertise new funding opportunities for the semester
2. What is the main purpose of the announcement?
  1. To announce deadline changes for current grant applications
  2. To describe a new graduate admissions requirement
  3. To invite students to a grant writing workshop
  4. To introduce a visiting professor's research seminar

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    1. Answer: C

    (C) The correct answer is To describe outcomes achieved by previous workshop attendees.. In the announcement, "Attendees from previous workshops have gone on to secure funding for independent research projects and conference travel." shows why the author or speaker mentions that detail, so "To describe outcomes achieved by previous workshop attendees." is the best explanation of its function.

    (A) To list the topics that will be covered in the workshop. is incorrect because the author or speaker mentions the detail to support a different purpose, not this one

    (B) To explain the eligibility requirements for attending. is incorrect because the author or speaker mentions the detail to support a different purpose, not this one

    (D) To advertise new funding opportunities for the semester. is incorrect because the author or speaker mentions the detail to support a different purpose, not this one

    2. Answer: C

    (C) The correct answer is To invite students to a grant writing workshop.. The announcement as a whole conveys this purpose, as supported by "The graduate school is presenting a grant writing workshop this Wednesday.".

    (A) To announce deadline changes for current grant applications. is incorrect because the overall purpose of the announcement is different from what this choice describes.

    (B) To describe a new graduate admissions requirement. is incorrect because the overall purpose of the announcement is different from what this choice describes.

    (D) To introduce a visiting professor's research seminar. is incorrect because the overall purpose of the announcement is different from what this choice describes.

    Transcript

    Listen to an announcement at a student center.

    Attention all students! The graduate school is presenting a grant writing workshop this Wednesday at two p.m. in the student center conference room. A panel of funded researchers will walk you through the process of writing competitive grant proposals, from identifying funding sources to structuring a persuasive narrative. Attendees from previous workshops have gone on to secure funding for independent research projects and conference travel. All students considering graduate-level research are strongly encouraged to attend.

Function

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Listen to an Academic Talk Sample Task

In the Listen to an Academic Talk task, you'll listen to a short academic talk and answer 4 questions.

TOEFL Listening academic talk speaker
1. According to the speaker, what makes neural networks different from traditional programs?
  1. They only process numerical data, not text or images
  2. They learn patterns from data rather than following developer-written rules
  3. They require government certification for every application
  4. They process data faster than any other computing system available today
2. Why does the speaker mention teaching a child to recognize animals?
  1. To describe the physical hardware used in neural network laboratories
  2. To illustrate how neural networks learn patterns from examples rather than explicit rules
  3. To suggest that students should study animal biology before computer science
  4. To explain why printed textbooks are more reliable than digital learning tools
3. What is the talk mainly about?
  1. Why traditional programming is more reliable than all machine learning systems
  2. The complete history of computing from the 1940s to today
  3. Brain-inspired computing systems, their key concepts, and their potential despite challenges
  4. How to build a neural network for personal investment decisions
4. How does the speaker connect deep learning to neural networks' broader impact?
  1. Deep learning proves that neural networks are too complex for any real-world use
  2. Multi-layered processing enables applications like self-driving cars that interpret complex visual information
  3. Deep learning requires more programmers than traditional software development does
  4. Deep learning shows that neural networks only work for image recognition tasks

  • spellcheck Answers

    1. Answer: B

    (B) The correct answer is They learn patterns from data rather than following developer-written rules. The speaker contrasts data-driven learning with explicit rule-writing.

    (A) is incorrect because neural networks process multiple data types. (C) is incorrect because government certification isn't required. (D) is incorrect because processing speed isn't the distinguishing feature.

    2. Answer: B

    (B) The correct answer is To illustrate how neural networks learn patterns from examples rather than explicit rules. The child-learning analogy explains the training process.

    (A) is incorrect because physical hardware isn't described by this analogy. (C) is incorrect because biology study advice isn't the purpose. (D) is incorrect because textbook reliability isn't argued.

    3. Answer: C

    (C) The correct answer is Brain-inspired computing systems, their key concepts, and their potential despite challenges. The talk covers training, deep learning, applications, and black-box concerns.

    (A) is incorrect because traditional programming superiority isn't argued. (B) is incorrect because the full history of computing isn't the scope. (D) is incorrect because personal investment isn't discussed.

    4. Answer: B

    (B) The correct answer is Multi-layered processing enables applications like self-driving cars that interpret complex visual information. The speaker links deep layers to real-time object recognition in autonomous vehicles.

    (A) is incorrect because deep learning demonstrates real capability. (C) is incorrect because programmer requirements aren't the main point. (D) is incorrect because applications extend beyond image recognition.

    Transcript

    Listen to a talk in a class about artificial neural networks.

    Today, we're going to explore artificial neural networks, which are basically computing systems inspired by the human brain that could change how we solve problems in everything from medicine to transportation. Unlike traditional programs, where a developer writes explicit rules for every decision, neural networks learn patterns from data on their own. This makes them fundamentally different from the rule-based software most industries have relied on for decades.

    Take the concept of training, for instance. Training means feeding a neural network massive amounts of data—images, text, numbers—and letting it adjust its internal connections until it can make accurate predictions or classifications. It's like teaching a child to recognize animals by showing them thousands of photos—you don't give them a list of rules about what makes a dog a dog; they just figure out the patterns by seeing enough examples. This pattern-learning ability is what makes neural networks powerful at tasks like image recognition and language translation.

    Another crucial concept is deep learning. Deep learning uses neural networks with many layers—sometimes hundreds—each of which extracts increasingly complex features from the data. The first layers might detect simple edges in an image, while deeper layers combine those edges into shapes, and even deeper layers recognize entire objects. This layered processing is what allows systems like self-driving cars to identify pedestrians, traffic signs, and road markings in real time.

    The potential applications are enormous—medical imaging diagnosis, fraud detection, personalized recommendations, autonomous vehicles. However, neural networks are often called black boxes because it's difficult to understand exactly how they reach their conclusions. The massive computational resources required for training, combined with concerns about bias in training data and lack of explainability, make regulation and transparency critical. Despite these challenges, neural networks remain one of the most transformative technologies in modern computing.

Detail - Academic Talk

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Helpful Insights from 451,000 TOEFL Listening Practice Sets

Our learners have completed 451,965 TOEFL Listening practice sets with us, including 95,190 Listening sections from full practice tests and 356,775 individual practice questions. Their results show where students tend to struggle. Learners do best on Choose a Response questions (85% correct), but they lose points on Inference questions (60%) and on Academic Talk sets (75%).

TOEFL Listening Is the Section Where Our Learners Score Highest

In 95,190 TOEFL Listening practice test sections from 55,750 learners, the average band was 4.8 out of 6. 62% reached band 5, and 20% reached band 6. In the other sections, the average band was 4.2 in Reading, 3.6 in Writing, and 3.5 in Speaking. If Listening is already your strongest section, that’s good news. It means your study time is probably better spent on the sections that are pulling your total score down.

Bar chart of the average TOEFL band score of BestMyTest learners in the Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing sections of their practice

Inference Questions Are the Hardest TOEFL Listening Question Type

Learners get Inference questions right 60% of the time. Compare that with Reason for Action questions at 61%, Detail questions at 69%, and Rhetorical Purpose questions at 71%. The reason is simple: the answer to an inference question is never said directly in the recording. You have to connect what you hear and work out what the speaker means.

Bar chart of the share of TOEFL Listening questions BestMyTest learners answered correctly for each question type, hardest first

TOEFL Listening Purpose Questions Are Easier Than Topic Questions

Gist-Purpose questions ask why the speaker is talking, and learners answer them correctly 80% of the time. Gist-Content questions ask what the talk is about, and those were answered correctly 76% of the time, 4 points lower. One trap in a topic question is mixing up one example with the whole topic. A speaker might spend a minute on one example, but the talk itself is about something bigger.

Bar chart of the share of TOEFL Listening gist-purpose and gist-content questions BestMyTest learners answered correctly

Listen and Choose a Response Is the Easiest TOEFL Listening Task

Learners score 85% on Listen and Choose a Response sets, and a set of eight questions takes them about 111 seconds. The other tasks are harder: Conversation sets score 76%, Announcement sets score 76%, and Academic Talk sets score 75%. Time matters too. The longest set is Listen and Choose a Response at about 111 seconds, while a set of the hardest task, Academic Talk, takes about 74 seconds.

Bar chart of the average score BestMyTest learners got on one set of each TOEFL Listening task: Listen and Choose a Response, conversations, announcements, and academic talks

How to Prepare for the TOEFL Listening Test

Getting a higher TOEFL Listening score requires more than understanding spoken English. You need to recognize what speakers mean, follow important details, and make accurate decisions after hearing a recording just once. The good news is that you don't need to improve every listening skill equally. Some question types are much harder than others, and learning the right strategies can help you avoid mistakes that are costing you points.

The most effective approach is to understand how each Listening task works, practice the skills it requires, and learn from your mistakes. The six tips below will show you exactly how to do that.

TOEFL Listening Tip 1: Listen and Choose a Response

Listen and Choose a Response is a great opportunity to earn points in the TOEFL Listening section. Our students answer 85% of these questions correctly, making it the task where they perform best. However, don't let the short recordings fool you. The correct answer depends on understanding what the speaker intends to communicate, not simply recognizing the words.

For example, imagine you hear:

"So the grocery store near campus closes at 10?"

The speaker is asking for confirmation, so "Yes, but only on weekdays" is an appropriate response. However, "Groceries can be expensive" is incorrect, even though it relates to the same topic.

The most important strategy is to identify the speaker's intention before choosing an answer. Ask yourself whether the speaker is asking a question, making an offer, requesting help, confirming information, or expressing a concern. Once you understand the intention, choosing a natural response becomes much easier.

Be careful with answer choices that repeat words or ideas from the recording. They may sound relevant, but that doesn't mean they respond appropriately to what the speaker said.

To improve, practice identifying the speaker's intention immediately after listening, before looking at the answer choices. This trains you to understand the meaning of the entire statement rather than relying on familiar vocabulary.

Try our Listen and Choose a Response practice questions. Each set includes eight questions with a 20-second answer timer, helping you develop the speed and accuracy needed for the real test.

Your goal should be to make these questions a reliable source of points. Learn to recognize the speaker's intention quickly so you can answer confidently without unnecessary hesitation.

TOEFL Listening Tip 2: Conversations

TOEFL Listening Conversations may sound simple because they involve familiar situations, but answering the questions correctly requires more than understanding the general topic. Our students answer approximately 76% of Conversation questions correctly. Many of these questions focus on details, such as what a speaker says about a problem, what advice is given, or what someone plans to do next.

One mistake students often make is remembering a speaker's first response while missing how the conversation develops.

For example, a student might initially say they cannot attend a meeting. Later, after the professor suggests another time, the student agrees to participate. If the question asks what the student will probably do, the correct answer depends on the final decision, not the initial response.

Train yourself to follow the entire conversation, especially when speakers change their minds, make decisions, or explain what they will do next.

As you listen, focus on why the conversation started, what important information the speakers exchange, and how the situation is resolved. Pay attention to expressions such as actually, instead, in that case, and then, which often signal changes or decisions.

After listening to the recording, take a brief moment to close your eyes and mentally replay how the conversation unfolded before looking at the questions. Try to recall why the conversation started, the important details the speakers mentioned, and what they eventually decided.

Many students forget important details once they start reading the questions and answer choices. This happens because the questions and incorrect answer choices can distract them from what they actually heard.

By mentally reviewing the conversation first, you can reinforce your memory of the key information and reduce the chances of being misled by incorrect answer choices.

You can strengthen these skills with our TOEFL Listening Conversation practice questions.

TOEFL Listening Tip 3: Announcements

TOEFL Listening Announcements often contain information that students need to remember or act on, such as schedule changes, deadlines, locations, or new requirements. Our students answer approximately 76% of Announcement questions correctly. Although these recordings are usually straightforward, a single missed detail can lead to the wrong answer.

For example, imagine an announcement explains that a campus workshop originally scheduled for Friday has been moved to Monday because of maintenance work. If you remember Friday but miss the change, you may select an incorrect answer even though you understood most of the recording.

The best strategy is to listen for three important things: what has changed, why it changed, and what listeners need to do.

Pay close attention to expressions that introduce changes, such as instead, has been moved to, and no longer. Instructions often begin with phrases such as please remember to or students must, while because and due to introduce reasons.

Also, listen carefully near the end of the announcement. Speakers often finish by explaining what students should do next, such as completing a registration form, visiting an office, or contacting an instructor.

When practicing, try to identify the announcement's main purpose and the most important action or change. Don't worry about remembering every word. Focus on information that would matter to someone hearing the announcement.

Practice with our TOEFL Listening Announcement questions.

Remember, the goal is not to memorize the announcement. It's to recognize the information that matters and understand what listeners are expected to know or do.

TOEFL Listening Tip 4: Academic Talks

For our students, Academic Talks are the most difficult part of TOEFL Listening. They require you to follow longer explanations and understand how ideas connect. In our practice tests, students answer 75% of Academic Talk questions correctly. Each talk is followed by four questions, so misunderstanding the main explanation can affect several answers.

Many students try to remember every detail or focus too much on unfamiliar academic vocabulary. However, this can make it harder to follow the speaker's explanation. Instead, focus on understanding the main idea and how the speaker develops it through reasons, examples, comparisons, and explanations.

For example, imagine a professor discussing how rising ocean temperatures affect coral reefs. The explanation might begin with the problem, describe why warmer water causes coral bleaching, and then explain the consequences for marine ecosystems.

If you understand these connections, you'll be better prepared to answer questions about the main idea, causes and effects, and supporting details, even if you don't remember every sentence.

Listen for expressions such as because, as a result, however, in contrast, and for example. These signal important relationships between ideas and help you understand the structure of the talk.

You may take brief notes if they help you remember important information, but don't let note-taking distract you from listening. Some students understand recordings better when they concentrate fully on the speaker. Choose the approach that works best for you.

After listening, practice explaining the main topic and two or three important supporting points in your own words. This helps you check whether you truly understood the explanation.

Try our TOEFL Academic Talk practice questions to improve your ability to follow academic explanations and recognize how ideas connect.

TOEFL Listening Tip 5: Practice Under Real TOEFL Listening Time Limits

Many students can understand a Listening recording when they replay it several times or pause to think about the meaning. But the real TOEFL doesn't give you that flexibility. In the real TOEFL Listening practice tests, you have only 20 seconds to answer each Listen and Choose a Response question and 30 seconds for other Listening questions. Each recording is played just once.

This is why practicing without time limits can give you a false sense of confidence. You may understand the recording perfectly when you have unlimited time, but struggle when you must make a quick decision.

To prepare effectively, regularly practice listening to recordings only once and answering questions within the actual time limits. After finishing a practice question, you can replay the recording and study the transcript to understand your mistakes. This is an important part of learning, but your first attempt should simulate the real test as closely as possible.

You can sign up for free and take Sample Test 1 to experience our adaptive TOEFL Listening simulation. Your score report shows your Listening band and performance by question type, helping you identify where to focus your preparation. Premium members also have access to 50 simulation tests.

TOEFL Listening Tip 6: Learn the TOEFL Listening Question Types

Learning the eight TOEFL Listening question types can help you predict what information to listen for before the questions even appear. When you know the kinds of questions you might be asked, you can listen more purposefully and recognize important information as you hear it. The eight TOEFL Listening question types are Gist-Content, Gist-Purpose, Detail, Function, Inference, Rhetorical Purpose, Reason for Action, and Listen and Choose a Response.

For example, in an Academic Talk, you should listen for the main idea (Gist-Content), important facts (Detail), implied meanings (Inference), and why the professor introduces certain examples (Rhetorical Purpose).

In a Conversation, pay attention to specific details (Detail), such as what someone says or asks about a topic, suggestions and advice, past or recent activities, and what someone plans to do next. Also, listen for the speakers' intentions (Function), the reasons behind their decisions (Reason for Action), and the overall purpose of the discussion (Gist-Purpose).

In an Announcement, focus on why the announcement is being made (Gist-Purpose), important details such as dates, locations, changes, and instructions (Detail), and information that is implied rather than directly stated (Inference).

Our practice test data shows that some question types are considerably more challenging than others. Students answer 85% of Choose a Response questions correctly, compared with 60% of Inference questions and 61% of Reason for Action questions. Understanding these differences can help you identify which listening skills deserve more attention during your preparation.

After each practice test, review your mistakes by question type. The more familiar you are with the question types, the easier it becomes to anticipate what matters in a recording, remember important details, and avoid misleading answer choices.

Our TOEFL Listening Question Types guide explains each question type with audio examples, correct answers, and explanations of why the other choices are incorrect.

Our TOEFL Listening Practice Questions

Our TOEFL Listening practice questions look and feel like the official TOEFL test. The difficulty, the task types, the pictures, the timer, and the single play of each recording are all the same, so you’ll practice in a real test situation. We have more than 2,800 TOEFL Listening practice questions in over 840 practice sets: 131 Listen and Choose a Response sets, 301 Conversations, 230 Announcements, and 179 Academic Talks. Each set shows you the answers, the transcript, and the question type.

TOEFL Listening practice questions

To see all of them, open the TOEFL Practice menu in our TOEFL Tutor App. Listening is a skill, and it gets better with TOEFL iBT listening practice that targets the right things. Learn the task types, work through the practice sets, and check your mistakes by question type so you know what to practice next.

If you need help, our listening support tools include:

  1. BestMyLingo (Listen and respond to real-life situations)
  2. TOEFL Vocabulary Training (Interactive exercises that build fast word recognition)
  3. TOEFL Listening Tutor App (Practice questions, lessons, and simulation tests)

Free TOEFL Listening Lessons

Create a free account to open the first three TOEFL Listening lessons and start building your listening skills:

  • TOEFL Listening Introduction
  • TOEFL Listening Strategies for Success
  • Detail Question

Premium members also get the Inference, Gist-Purpose, Gist-Content, Rhetorical Purpose, Choose a Response, Function, and Reason-for-Action lessons, TOEFL Listening Model Test 1, and 15 model practice sets.

Free TOEFL Listening Practice Resources

Everything below is free TOEFL Listening practice made for the four task types in the current test. Each practice set comes with the audio, a transcript, and the answers, so you can check exactly where you went wrong.

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