Listening Strategies

A conversation between two people about a specific problem. One person describes issues, and together they discuss possible solutions. You must identify the problem, the solutions considered, and the final decision.

An everyday conversation (e.g., at a store, restaurant, doctor's office, between friends) where you extract factual details, opinions, and implied meanings.

A longer dialogue where someone provides detailed information. You must extract and organize specific details like numbers, dates, names, and conditions.

A radio-style news report or monologue on a current event or topic. You must understand the main idea, supporting details, and the reporter's perspective.

A conversation between 2-3 speakers discussing a topic where they may agree, disagree, or offer different perspectives. You must attribute opinions to the correct speaker and understand areas of agreement and disagreement.

A monologue where a speaker presents a detailed argument or viewpoint on a topic, with supporting reasons and examples. You must understand the speaker's thesis, supporting evidence, and overall argument structure.