An advanced listening practice for IELTS/TOEFL focusing on the history, suppression, and powerful modern revival of Tā Moko, the Māori facial tattoo, as a symbol of identity.
Patrice Lumumba: The Congo Crisis and the Fight for Independence | Listening Comprehension
Explore the complex story of Patrice Lumumba, the Congo’s first PM. This advanced listening practice (for TOEFL/IELTS) covers the political forces behind the Congo Crisis.
A Day in the Life of a Social Worker | Listening Comprehension
Test and improve your advanced English listening skills with this exam-style practice. Listen to a social worker’s audio diary and answer 10 comprehension questions to prepare for exams like TOEFL and IELTS.
How Mobile Money Revolutionized an Economy | Listening Comprehension
Boost your listening comprehension for TOEFL, IELTS, and other international exams. Listen to a lecture on the economic impact of mobile money in Kenya and test your skills with 10 questions.
Climate Change and Subsistence Farming | Listening Comprehension
Enhance your listening skills for international exams with this advanced listening practice. Hear a report on how climate change impacts farmers and test your comprehension with 10 questions.
A Speech on Child Poverty | Listening Comprehension
Sharpen your English listening skills for international exams with this advanced practice test. Listen to a powerful speech on child poverty and answer 10 challenging comprehension questions.
The Story of Grameen Bank and Microcredit | Listening Comprehension
Improve your advanced English listening skills for exams like TOEFL and IELTS with this practice test. Listen to a lecture about Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank, and answer 10 comprehension questions.
Learn the Sherlock Holmes Method of Deduction for Exam Success | Listening Comprehension
Boost your listening and critical thinking skills for the SAT, TOEFL, and IELTS by studying the Sherlock Holmes method. Includes a full listening lecture, vocabulary, and a 10-question quiz.
How to Start a Reading Habit | Listening Comprehension
Develop a reading habit and improve your English listening! A friendly librarian gives five practical tips. Includes script, vocabulary, and a 10-question quiz for exam prep.
Author Reflection | Listening Comprehension Practice
Listen to an author reflect on their literary prize nomination. A great exercise for TOEFL/IELTS, with script, vocabulary, and a 10-question quiz to test your comprehension of personal storytelling.
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