Section I, Part B--Listening Comprehension

This part of the test is conformed by $**up to three selections**$, which will be a combination of

• Long narratives,
• Interviews,
• Short lectures,
• Instructions,
• or some type of speech sample,

These selections can be between two to five minutes long

• You can take $notes$ but this $will not be scored$.

• Practice before the exam to determine whether you do better if you take notes or if you recall from memory.

• Avoid writing whole sentences.

• Practice using keywords to recall ideas presented in the sample.

STRATEGIES FOR LISTENING

You will hear the audio twice, the $**first time look**$ for the topic and $**general ideas**$, the $**second**$ focus on $**specific details**$ like unfamiliar words or words you consider key.

• Read the introductions and questions.
• Follow the thread of the conversation.
• Write down words that lead you to ideas.
• Focus on what you can understand.
• Use the context to understand unfamiliar vocabulary.