Listening Tests
By Ismail
A challenging component of any English test
is the listening part. Across the different test; CAEL, IELTS, and TOEFL, this part of the test doesn't only require a good listening ability, but also high supporting skills like note taking, memorization, visualization and other
cognitive skills.
The content of this part is similar in all
the different tests. Mainly, it will include a lecture or speech from one
speaker, a conversation between 2 people; a teacher and a student or
2 students, and lastly, a group conversation or discussion. And all of them will
cycle the focus from off campus, on campus, to in-class environment. Except for
CAEL, which only has one lecture of one speaker.
In both CAEL and IELTS, test-takers are
expected to be able to listen and answer the questions directly (while they are
listening). Don't be alarmed, you will be given a short time to read the
questions before you start listening and answering. Just make sure to be able to
identify the key words in the questions to aid with finding and noticing the
answer in the dialog. You also need to be able to write quickly
and neatly (clear writing that can be read with no spelling mistakes in IELTS).
Another good thing about it too with CAEL and IELTS is, the questions follow the
flow of the listening content. So, you will know that if you kept track of the
questions and the answers you can answer every question by the ending of the
listening. However, if you missed a question or lost track of the speech, you
may lose the whole section. Please make sure you stay focused and don't
panic.
In TOEFL, you will be taking notes while
listening to the different parts and after each part you will be allowed to
answer the question based on your noted that you took from the
listening. To many, this is confusing and exhausting.
You don't only need to be able to write a lot fast, but also you need to be able
to organize your notes to be able to answer the questions accurately. One thing
I realized to do to help me note down the different listening clips and memorize
them is visualization especially if the topic is based on describing a process.
Using queues or body signs to link information without writing them, like for
example, raising my thumb to indicate that the lecturer is agreeing with the
topic.
I know that many may find it a matter of luck
that they perform well or bad in the listening test. But with developing your
own tools and tactics to aid hold on to as much information as you could to
answer the questions, this part of the test will become possible and at some
moments enjoyable.
Good luck to you all out
there.
BY IQ
is the listening part. Across the different test; CAEL, IELTS, and TOEFL, this part of the test doesn't only require a good listening ability, but also high supporting skills like note taking, memorization, visualization and other
cognitive skills.
The content of this part is similar in all
the different tests. Mainly, it will include a lecture or speech from one
speaker, a conversation between 2 people; a teacher and a student or
2 students, and lastly, a group conversation or discussion. And all of them will
cycle the focus from off campus, on campus, to in-class environment. Except for
CAEL, which only has one lecture of one speaker.
In both CAEL and IELTS, test-takers are
expected to be able to listen and answer the questions directly (while they are
listening). Don't be alarmed, you will be given a short time to read the
questions before you start listening and answering. Just make sure to be able to
identify the key words in the questions to aid with finding and noticing the
answer in the dialog. You also need to be able to write quickly
and neatly (clear writing that can be read with no spelling mistakes in IELTS).
Another good thing about it too with CAEL and IELTS is, the questions follow the
flow of the listening content. So, you will know that if you kept track of the
questions and the answers you can answer every question by the ending of the
listening. However, if you missed a question or lost track of the speech, you
may lose the whole section. Please make sure you stay focused and don't
panic.
In TOEFL, you will be taking notes while
listening to the different parts and after each part you will be allowed to
answer the question based on your noted that you took from the
listening. To many, this is confusing and exhausting.
You don't only need to be able to write a lot fast, but also you need to be able
to organize your notes to be able to answer the questions accurately. One thing
I realized to do to help me note down the different listening clips and memorize
them is visualization especially if the topic is based on describing a process.
Using queues or body signs to link information without writing them, like for
example, raising my thumb to indicate that the lecturer is agreeing with the
topic.
I know that many may find it a matter of luck
that they perform well or bad in the listening test. But with developing your
own tools and tactics to aid hold on to as much information as you could to
answer the questions, this part of the test will become possible and at some
moments enjoyable.
Good luck to you all out
there.
BY IQ