Review of TOEFL Test Listening Problem 190 (4th Edition)
I've finally finished all the problems.
Overall evaluation: 0 (may be recommended for some people)
I think this is a good resource for beginners who have never taken the TOEFL listening test. However, I feel it's too easy for those aiming for a score of 80-100. Since I couldn't get 100, I'm not sure about that.
Good points
- The difficulty level gradually increases, making it easy to solidify the basics
- The practice problems help you grasp the fundamentals of TOEFL listening one by one
- Techniques for taking notes, retention, and long listening passages
- Question formats such as lectures and discussions
- The questions are designed to test your listening skills, and you can't get the correct answers unless you listen carefully
- The problems cover a wide range of fields and are similar in length to the actual test
- The CD tracks are divided by question, making it easy to find what you're looking for
Bad points
- The speed is not very fast
- There are few narrators, and the same speaking style is repeated
Conclusion
For those with a certain level of proficiency, this may seem quite easy. I doubt it's possible to aim for a score of 80-100 with this resource.
Additionally, the limited number of narrators and the repetition of the same speaking style may not help improve your listening skills.
On the other hand, I think this is a good resource for those who have just started preparing for the TOEFL or are tired of TOEIC and want to improve their skills step by step.
