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🎧TOEFL Primary Step 130 dk
Listening ComprehensionTOEFL Primary Step 1 Exam Guide
30
minutes
36
questions
3
task type
ETS TOEFL Primary Step 1 gives a friendly scaled score with fun badges and a CEFR measure, showing early skills at Pre-A1/A1.
Tested Skills
Basic listeningPicture descriptionDetail catchingMain idea comprehensionEveryday vocabulary
Question Types
1Picture Matching
2Short Conversations
3Simple Directions
Task Types
TOEFL Primary Step 1 Listening Comprehension
1
Picture Matching
12 questionsListen to a word or sentence and choose the picture that matches.
Strategies:
- •Look at all the pictures before the audio plays.
- •Listen for the one key word that names the picture.
2
Short Conversations
12 questionsHear a quick, friendly talk and answer a simple question.
Strategies:
- •Notice who is talking and what they want.
- •Keep the pictures in mind as you listen.
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Simple Directions
12 questionsFollow easy instructions and pick the right action or object.
Strategies:
- •Listen for words like 'put,' 'find,' or 'point.'
- •Take your time and stay calm and happy.
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Golden Tips
- ✓Listen to fun English songs and stories every day.
- ✓Look closely at each picture before you choose.
- ✓Practice with short, simple audio you enjoy.
- ✓Relax and have fun; the test is meant to be friendly.
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Common Mistakes
- ✗Choosing a picture before hearing the whole sentence.
- ✗Looking away from the pictures while listening.
- ✗Worrying about hard words instead of the easy clue.
- ✗Rushing and pointing to the wrong picture.
Preparation Resources
Recommended resources for Listening Comprehension section
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Practice
ETS TOEFL Primary Sample Test
Official picture-based listening examples for young learners.
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Guide
English Songs & Rhymes for Kids
Fun audio that builds early listening in a playful way.
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Video
Picture Vocabulary Cards
Simple word-and-picture sets to match sounds to images.
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