5 BEST TOEFL Listening Tips to Score High - How I Scored 29/30 on TOEFL Listening

I tell you my 5 top tips for getting a high score in TOEFL Listening. I scored 29 in TOEFL Listening and I was really nervous about it because listening is a challenge. It can be really hard because you must listen to a lot of information in the TOEFL and you cannot listen to it again, this means that you can only rely on your notes and memory when answering the questions. Therefore, you need a listening strategy in order to get a high TOEFL score.

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TOEFL LISTENING
In TOEFL Listening you will listen to conversations and lectures in English. Usually, the listening tasks will be about topics that you encounter in a university setting. For example, there may be conversations between a student and a professor or a lecture about an academic topic. First, you listen to a task, after that you need to answer questions regarding this listening task. The questions in TOEFL Listening can be about the main point, a function of something, they can ask about details and much more. If you have the right strategy, you have everything you need to get a high score in TOEFL Listening.

HOW TO WORK WITH THIS VIDEO
1. Watch the video and make sure you understand everything.
2. Download the summary.
3. Use the summary for your TOEFL preparation.

FYI
The examples I use in the video and in the summary are made up by me.

1) FOCUS
In TOEFL Listening you do not need to understand everything. Yeah, that’s right! It's not necessary to get a high TOEFL Listening score. Your score does not depend on whether you understand everything but on whether you understand the important things. You only need to understand the information that is necessary to answer the questions correctly. In TOEFL Listening you will listen to a ton of information. If you try to understand everything this may even lower your score because you do not focus anymore which means you will not know the important information when answering the questions. This means that you must focus on the stuff that gets you points - ignore the rest! Now the crucial question is: how do you know what you need to focus on? Let’s have a look at the next tip.

2) KNOW THE QUESTION TYPES
In TOEFL Listening you will always get similar questions for a particular type of task. For example, usually there is a task where a student goes to see a professor. If you listen to such a conversation, it is probable that you will be asked why the student goes to see the professor. If you know that beforehand, you will be in a good position because when you listen to the passage you can already anticipate potential questions - and normally some of the questions you anticipate will be asked. This means if you know the types of tasks in TOEFL Listening you will be able to focus on the right things when listening.

3) TAKE GOOD NOTES
Take notes in such a way that they help you to answer the questions correctly. What is really hard in TOEFL Listening is that you get so much information and you cannot listen to the stuff again, this means that you can only rely on your notes and on your memory . Your notes must contain the information that you need for the questions. Only write down keywords, use your own words, try to abbreviate words whenever possible and use symbols.

4) CHOOSE AN ANSWER
If you are unsure which answer you should choose, go with your gut. Do not skip the question.
Better choose an answer you are uncertain with than no answer at all. You do not get penalty points in TOEFL Listening and there is always the possibility that you choose the correct answer. Take that chance!

5) PRACTISE LISTENING
To get a high TOEFL Listening score you must practise listening to spoken English. This will help you to get used to the language and especially to informal English which is really important because spoken English is a bit different from written English.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 5 BEST TOEFL Listening Tips to Score High - How I got 29/30 in TOEFL Listening
00:46 - #1 Focus
02:29 - #2 Know the question types
05:34 - #3 Take good notes
09:18 - #4 Choose an answer
11:00 - #5 Practise listening

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Disclaimer - My advice on this channel is based on my personal experience taking the TOEFL. I do not guarantee TOEFL scores. My aim is to present information as accurately as possible, but mistakes may occur.

I believe that education is the key to achieving your goals. I am proud to help students all over the world.

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R = Reading
L = Listening
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TOEFL Listening - How to score high - 5 Tips
I tell you my 5 top tips for getting a high score in TOEFL Listening. I scored 29 in TOEFL Listening and I was really nervous about it because Listening is a challenge. It can be really hard because you must listen to a lot of information in the TOEFL and you cannot listen to it again, this means that you can only rely on your notes and memory when answering the questions. Therefore, you need a listening strategy in order to get a high TOEFL score.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 TOEFL Listening - How to score high - 5 Tips
00:46 - #1 Focus
02:29 - #2 Know the question types
05:34 - #3 Take good notes
09:18 - #4 Choose an answer
11:00 - #5 Practise listening

[chukwufelixonyemaechi]

Thank you so much, Juva....
I just got my TOFEL score report today...
Speaking 23, writing 24, reading 30 and listening 30.. Indeed, your well concise explanations and input helped me a lot...you certainly are amazing.

[matheuscabizuca]

You speak so slowly and beautfuly that makes it look like the toefl test easy... thanks

[anninathebest]

thank you!!! you make me feel less anxious about the exam. I really want to get a C1 level but i'm struggling right now

[azimismailov]

hey guys the first time i took this test i got a 86 which really disappointed me. and my listening section was 17. so what i found out was that whenever i try to take notes in the listening part, i can’t fully concentrate on the lecture. the second time i took toefl, i got 27 without taking ANY notes, this really works guys. just imagine the whole lecture/conversation in your head.

[rupagajmer]

Juva, Your videos are really useful and your reading practice videos actually my reading alot easier. I even watched TST prep videos. Both of you are amazing. Continue helping people with your amazing skills. I just got my TOEFL ibt scores: 107/120 (R26, L26, S28, W27). Thank you!!!

[raphaferraom]

I’m loving your explanations. You are so incredible. Thank you very much for these classes. My main problem is bad notes taking. I am able to listen and understand everything you are saying but if I have to stop to write anything, I can’t listen anymore. So I lost many points of the listening... I’m having trouble improving on that.

[olimolim]

such a legend! video is 8 months old and you still heart and answer the comments! also videos are extremely helpful thank you for your time and effort!

[AhmedAli-epfm]

Thank you! Your materials are extremely helpful. They help me a lot, especially since I am inept in taking good notes! :)

[jadeshafer]

I'm really struggling with listening and it makes me stress. I need more tips please Juva. Thank you for making helpful videos too!

[mihaelachifiac]

Your videos helped me a lot to score 96 in Toefl. Thank you and wish you all the best.

[enriquechang]

Thank you Juva for your support! We really appreciated it!!

[mariateresapano]

Thank you this is reall a big help for me. I am going to take my toefl test on the 31st of this month.

[ZeyiadAlthafery]

To tell the truth, you are amazing as TET prep. Initially, the TOEFL exam has got I kind of luck. I can prove what I say using my score in the TOEFL reading section. I took the first one yesterday, and I scored 24. Despite this, in the past 3 hours, I took a new one, and the result was 11 out of 30. This massive change in my score has shocked me. I am embarrassed to say that. However, what I want to say is that may you are so lucky then you are going to see an easy passage. I am talking about a practice test from the TST Premium course. Ultimately, I will be glad to see your opinion, JUVA.

[lyla]

Thank you for making this video! I was preparing for TOEFL
and I think I'm now prepared. Thank you so much!

[omaral-gallab]

Realy realy and really, you are so kind and your studies technique, push us to continue. I am beginner but i understand you about 90%

[zainabmobini]

Juva, I need a source for vocabulary.
Could you please introduce any source ????

[erickmelendez]

I love your channel!! Thanks for all your tips!!

[ammoula]

Thank you Juva!! I just shared your video with my group!

[pritesh]

Literally, I was looking for this video and today you uploaded this video.. please make more videos on Listening.... One more humble request can you please suggest platforms for mock tests, I am writing my exam day after tomorrow so I really need to practice a lot