Eight tasks built around audio or video
The Listening part contains eight task types. Pearson says recordings start automatically, are played once, and allow you to take notes. The section is listed as 31–39 minutes, with timing varying across tests.
Summarize Spoken Text
Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers
Fill in the Blanks (Type In)
Highlight Correct Summary
Multiple Choice, Single Answer
Select Missing Word
Highlight Incorrect Words
Write from Dictation
Listen for the structure, not every word
For longer recordings, note the topic, the speaker’s main point, and a few supporting details. Brief notes are easier to use than attempting to write down every sentence. Watch for examples, contrasts, causes, and conclusions that show how the ideas fit together.
Match the strategy to the response
Summarize Spoken Text requires a written summary, while Write from Dictation asks you to reproduce a short sentence. Other tasks ask you to select a meaning, complete a transcript, or notice differences between audio and text. Some tasks also contribute to reading or writing scores.
For summaries, identify the central point before adding supporting details.
For dictation, practise sound-to-spelling links, word order, and sentence endings.
For multi-select tasks, choose only options you can support from the recording.
Practise with one replay
Use practice recordings that you hear once, then compare your notes with the key points. Replay can help you diagnose mistakes afterward, but avoid using repeated listening during the first attempt if the goal is to build test-day habits.