To prepare as effectively as possible for the Listening Section of your TOEFL exam, familiarize yourself with the section format, the style of the recordings, and the types of questions you may receive. Practice tests and questions are useful for building your skills and checking your progress. Start with current official ETS materials, then use third-party resources for additional practice.
The current TOEFL iBT Listening section uses short, focused audio clips rather than long listening sets. ETS lists four task types: Listen and Choose a Response, Listen to a Conversation, Listen to an Announcement, and Listen to an Academic Talk. You can review the official Listening Section page before you begin.
In this article, we will look at TOEFL Listening practice exams. Here are the free and paid resources available from ETS, followed by additional third-party options:
TOEFL Listening Practice Materials
1. TOEFL iBT® Practice Sets
ETS provides several free official options. The Preparing Students page includes downloadable full-length practice-test PDFs with separate audio files. Each practice test contains unique questions and answer keys for the Reading and Listening sections. ETS also offers a free full-length practice test through TOEFL TestReady, with automated scoring and performance feedback for all four sections.
2. TOEFL Practice Online (Paid ETS Resources)
TOEFL TestReady also offers paid TOEFL Practice Online (TPO) mock tests that simulate the TOEFL iBT testing experience. ETS says these full mock tests use authentic test questions and provide scores and performance feedback within 24 hours. The portal also offers Section Tests and Section Practice products with free samplers. For Reading and Listening, Section Practice explains why response options are correct or incorrect. ETS also lists official guides, books, courses, and value packs.
Beyond ETS materials, you can use third-party resources for additional practice. Because the current TOEFL iBT Listening section uses short, focused clips and several task types, check whether third-party materials match the current structure before treating them as mock exams.
3. YouTube – a wealth of resources
By searching for TOEFL Listening practice 2026 on YouTube, you can find listening-practice videos, including videos with answer keys and some with downloadable PDFs. Choose recent materials that explicitly cover the current task types. These videos can be useful for timed practice and note-taking, but compare them with the official ETS Listening page before treating them as mock exams.
4. Englishclub.com Practice
EnglishClub’s listening page is not a TOEFL-specific practice-test page. It offers general English listening resources, including a listening skills guide, short topical audio stories, weekly news, and podcasts. Many resources include transcripts, vocabulary notes, and comprehension questions. Use this page to build general listening ability rather than to learn the TOEFL question format.
Prioritize resources with audio files. The current TOEFL Listening section uses concise, focused clips, and ETS allows you to take notes while listening. Use transcripts after an exercise to review mistakes and improve comprehension, but also practice interpreting audio efficiently without reading along.
We hope that this article on TOEFL Listening practice exams will help you prepare for your upcoming TOEFL exam. Make sure to also check out our Scholarships Page for information about scholarships and universities across the globe!
