How to take a TOEFL ITP listening practice test and review answers

Work through a full TOEFL ITP style listening practice test in one sitting, then check your answers and review your mistakes. It suits students preparing for the TOEFL ITP or other English proficiency exams. You need headphones, a quiet room and about 35 minutes.

Learn FULL TOEFL ITP Listening Practice Test with Answers | Complete Listening Test, by ENGLISH WITH ARMIN on YouTube. 31 min 42 s.

Video length
31 min 42 s
Time to do it
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Steps
9

What you need

Steps

  1. Set up a quiet space with headphones and put your phone on silent. Have your numbered answer sheet and a pen ready before you press play.

  2. Do the test in one sitting without pausing. The real TOEFL ITP listening section runs without breaks, so practise under the same conditions.

  3. For Part A short conversations, read the four answer choices quickly before each question. Listen for the topic, the speakers' tone and any implied meaning.

  4. For Part B longer conversations, note key facts like names, times, places and reasons. Do not try to write every word.

  5. For Part C talks and lectures, listen for the main idea first, then details. Mark answers you are unsure of and keep moving.

  6. Choose one answer per question before the next one starts. Never leave a blank, since there is no penalty for guessing.

  7. After the test ends, check your answers against the ones given in the video. Write your score and the number of each wrong answer.

  8. Replay the audio for each wrong answer and find the exact words that gave it away. Note whether you missed a synonym, a paraphrase or a detail.

  9. List your error types in your notebook, such as missed numbers or misread tone. Target those question types in your next practice session.

Tips and common mistakes

Do not pause or rewind during the test, or your score will not reflect real exam conditions.

Watch for paraphrases: the correct answer often repeats the idea in different words, not the exact words you hear.

If you miss a question, let it go and focus on the next one instead of losing your place.

Practise the same test again a week later to check whether your listening accuracy has improved.

Questions

How long is the TOEFL ITP listening section?

The real TOEFL ITP listening section has about 50 questions and takes roughly 35 minutes. This practice test runs about 32 minutes including the answer review.

Should I take notes during the listening test?

Yes, brief notes help with longer conversations and talks. Write only key words and numbers so you do not fall behind the audio.

Is this an official TOEFL ITP test?

No. The questions are original practice material and the video is not affiliated with ETS. Use it for practice only, not as an official score.

This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.

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