¿Cómo me preparo para la prueba de comprensión auditiva del TOEFL?
La comprensión auditiva del TOEFL es inglés académico. Escuchas clips cortos de clase y de vida en campus, cada uno se reproduce una vez, y puedes tomar notas mientras escuchas. Desde enero de 2026 se puntúa en una banda de 1 a 6, y la mayoría de los objetivos universitarios están entre banda 4 y 5.
La mejor forma gratuita de prepararte es escuchar mucho inglés académico real a tu nivel. El paquete gratuito de abajo está agrupado de más fácil a más difícil, para que puedas empezar donde estás e ir subiendo.
Seleccionado y revisado por un experto

Profesor de inglés, 12 años · coach de exámenes
Seleccionado por Roman, un profesor de inglés que ha pasado 12 años ayudando a estudiantes a desarrollar las habilidades de comprensión auditiva que estos exámenes académicos evalúan.
Por qué este nivel
¿Por qué la gente hace el TOEFL?
La gente suele hacer el TOEFL para:
Acceso a la universidad, sobre todo en Estados Unidos y Canadá, donde muchos programas lo piden
Posgrado, donde los programas suelen pedir una puntuación más alta que a los estudiantes de grado
Becas, visas de estudiante y programas de intercambio que quieren prueba de inglés académico
¿Qué banda necesito?
Requisitos reales por banda
Hasta dónde necesitas llegar depende del programa, y cada universidad fija su propio nivel. En 2026 el TOEFL pasó a una banda de 1 a 6, y durante dos años tu informe también muestra la puntuación antigua de 0 a 120, así que verás ambas. La mayoría de los programas académicos están en banda 4 a 5. Aquí hay ejemplos reales, con sus fuentes:
Posgrado, mínimo común (EE. UU.)
Harvard (Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences)
Muchos programas también fijan un mínimo por sección, y los más competitivos piden más de su mínimo declarado. Los requisitos cambian a menudo, así que confirma siempre el número vigente en la página del programa. Las bandas de 1 a 6 se corresponden con las puntuaciones antiguas de 0 a 120 a través de la tabla oficial de ETS.
Gratis · 100 videos · 4 horas 48 minutos
Tu paquete gratuito de videos de comprensión auditiva para el TOEFL
Aquí tienes 100 videos cortos de hablantes nativos reales, agrupados de más fácil a más difícil, para que puedas empezar en tu nivel e ir subiendo. Se hablan a una velocidad cercana a la del examen (alrededor de 182 palabras por minuto). La mayoría de los clips son cortos y de tono académico, como las charlas de campus y las clases en que se basa el examen. La mayoría de las palabras están dentro del 95% de las palabras más comunes del English hablado, así que coinciden con el tipo de lenguaje del examen. En total son unos 4 horas 48 minutos de práctica de comprensión auditiva para el TOEFL iBT. Todos son gratis para ver abajo.
Qué incluye el paquete · 100 videos en 3 bandas
Warm-up · around CEFR B1
33 videos
Core university target · around CEFR B2
50 videos
Top scores · around CEFR C1
17 videos
Los 100 videos están abajo, agrupados por banda de TOEFL 3-3.5 a TOEFL 5-5.5, para que puedas empezar en tu nivel e ir subiendo.
Warm-up · around CEFR B1
How A TV News Story Is Made
KTVQ News
Lo que practicarás
An informational segment that explains how a TV news story is made step by step, good for following a process and catching signpost words like first and then.
Meditation lab for stressed university students
Utrecht University
Lo que practicarás
A campus segment about a student meditation lab where you can follow people explaining how group meditation helps with stress, useful for catching the main idea of a short informational talk.
Walking Tour Of Sofia’s Highlights And Hidden History
DW Travel
Lo que practicarás
A walking tour of Sofia that explains the city's socialist history and main sights, good for following a guide and picking up history and culture words.
Elementary Students Graduate From Gang Prevention Program
16 WAPT News Jackson
Lo que practicarás
A news report explains a school gang prevention program, so you practice following an informational segment and catching cause and effect language about how it works.
How Stress And Habits Affect Your Sleep
University of Oxford
Lo que practicarás
A clear talk on how stress and habits affect sleep, useful for following cause-and-effect language and advice on a general academic health topic.
Star Wars Meets Malaysian Shadow Puppetry
Great Big Story
Lo que practicarás
A short film about Malaysian shadow puppetry mixed with Star Wars, where you practice catching the main idea and comparing two cultural stories that share a theme.
The Last Traditional Tattoo Artist Of Kalinga
Great Big Story
Lo que practicarás
A short documentary on a traditional tattoo artist in the Philippines lets you catch the main idea of a culture talk and hear how a craft is passed down.
Why You Should Visit Huahine In Tahiti
Anyone Can Travel
Lo que practicarás
A travel explainer about a Tahitian island with history and nature, useful for following descriptive facts and dates in a short informational talk.
How To Manage Your Dog’s Prey Drive
Happy Hounds Dog Training
Lo que practicarás
A dog trainer explains three tips for managing prey drive, so you can practice following a numbered list and signpost words like first and second.
How To Make Friends As An Adult
All Connected: A Place for Belonging
Lo que practicarás
An explainer about making friends as an adult, good for following advice step by step and catching signpost words like first and finally.
My dream to play in the marching band
Ted Highlights
Lo que practicarás
A high school student tells how he joined the marching band, so you practice following a short personal story and listening for how one fact leads to another.
Top 10 Places To Visit In Kuala Lumpur
V travels
Lo que practicarás
A guide to places in Kuala Lumpur, where you practice following a list of locations and catching signpost words like however and for example.
Why I Love Learning So Many Languages
Teacher Gina
Lo que practicarás
A British speaker explains why she loves learning languages, so you practice following reasons and examples in clear, steady speech at a natural pace.
Teen Walks And Takes Bus To Graduation
WVTM 13 News
Lo que practicarás
A human interest news report about a determined graduate, useful for following a told story with details about time, place and reasons.
Xi hosts Trump at Zhongnanhai and exchanges gifts
NBC News
Lo que practicarás
A news segment about a state visit and a historic garden lets you follow a short informational talk and pick up words about history and place.
Kids Theater Camp In Friend, Nebraska
1011 News
Lo que practicarás
A local news interview announcing a kids theater camp, where you can practice catching key details like dates, ages, and how to sign up, much like a TOEFL announcement.
How To Make Coffee With A French Press
Home Insider
Lo que practicarás
A how to guide for making coffee in a French press, useful for following a process explained step by step with sequence words like first and then.
Filipino fast-food favorite Jollibee opens in Orlando
WESH 2 News
Lo que practicarás
A news report on a fast food chain opening, useful for following an informational segment with quotes and getting the main idea from short interviews.
Family Thai Restaurant Story On Friday Flavor
13News Now
Lo que practicarás
A local news feature about a family Thai restaurant, useful for catching details about food and place while listening to mixed speakers.
Birmingham seniors graduate after starting high school in pandemic
WVTM 13 News
Lo que practicarás
A news report on students graduating after a hard start to high school, where you practice catching facts and numbers in a short informational segment.
Essential Tire Tips Every Driver Should Know
Dad Advice From Bo
Lo que practicarás
A practical talk about car tire care that explains checks step by step, useful for following instructions and the cause and effect language behind them.
Teen Accepted To 115 Colleges With Record Scholarships
WDSU News
Lo que practicarás
A news report about a student accepted to many colleges, useful for catching key numbers and the main idea of a short informational segment in clear speech.
How To Play Uno No Mercy Edition
Cardboard Crash Course
Lo que practicarás
A clear how to guide for a card game where you can practice following rules and steps explained in order with sequencing words.
Journalist reacts to inspiring TEDx Tokyo first session
tedxtokyo
Lo que practicarás
A journalist shares his reaction to a TEDx event, so you can practice catching opinions and feelings in spoken English and follow how someone explains what moved them.
18 Questions With A Howard Theatre Arts Student
Howard University
Lo que practicarás
A casual campus question and answer with a theatre student, useful for practising quick spoken exchanges, though the chat is light and not very academic.
One Minute Review Of Atomic Habits
One Minute Book Review
Lo que practicarás
A one minute book review of Atomic Habits, where you practice following an opinion and catching language used to describe and recommend a text.
Building Confidence For Your First Solo Trip
Associated Press
Lo que practicarás
Advice on building confidence for solo travel in clear North American speech, useful for following a step by step explanation in everyday English.
COVID Update And Delay To My Live Lessons
Learn English with Bob the Canadian
Lo que practicarás
A personal video update about illness and a schedule change, useful for catching the main point of an announcement and reasons given, though the style is casual.
Five Simple Ways To Strengthen Your Relationship In 24 Hours
The Gottman Institute
Lo que practicarás
This self-help talk gives five tips for relationships, so you can practice following a numbered list, though the topic is more personal than academic.
Reviewing ‘The Night Circus’ And Its Magical Story
The Calmish Teacher - Ashley
Lo que practicarás
A book review where the speaker explains a novel and gives an opinion, so you can practice following a clear talk and catching reasons for a judgment.
How I’d Start Over With Just $5,000
Mark Tilbury
Lo que practicarás
A short money talk about ways to earn income, you can practice listing language like firstly and secondly, but the topic and style are quite casual.
When Do You Really Lose Money Investing?
The Ramsey Show Highlights
Lo que practicarás
A short money talk using a Warren Buffett story about paper losses, but the casual style and folksy phrasing make it less like academic TOEFL listening.
Cutting Your Budget On Baby Step Two
Rachel Cruze
Lo que practicarás
A budgeting talk about cutting household costs that is fast and very casual, so it is less like the standard academic speech TOEFL listening uses.
Core university target · around CEFR B2
Human Minds Awaken in Blombos Cave
National Geographic
Lo que practicarás
A documentary about early human culture in an African cave, great for following an academic explanation and learning words about history and human evolution.
Taino myth of Deminan and the origin of the sea
TED-Ed
Lo que practicarás
A clear narrated Taino myth about the origin of the sea, good for following a story in order and learning words for myths and cultures.
How Black Holes Change Your Experience Of Time
WIRED
Lo que practicarás
An academic explainer on how black holes change time, where you follow a clear science explanation and compare the view from inside and outside.
How Gender Stereotypes Shape Education And Careers
European Institute for Gender Equality
Lo que practicarás
An explainer on gender stereotypes in school and careers, where you can practice following cause-and-effect and catching academic vocabulary about social ideas.

What Staying Up All Night Does To Your Brain
TED-Ed
Lo que practicarás
An animated science talk on sleep and the brain, perfect for following a process explained step by step with academic words on the topic.
How Hats Evolved From Ancient Symbols To Streetwear
TED-Ed
Lo que practicarás
This TED-Ed lesson traces the history of hats from ancient symbols to status markers, so you can practice following a timeline and academic vocabulary.
Cutting Food Waste With A Neat Marketplace Idea
TEDxAmsterdam
Lo que practicarás
A TEDx talk on cutting food waste, where you can practice following a problem and solution structure and catching statistics and academic words about the environment.
China’s New Era Of Inherited Wealth And Inequality
The Economist
Lo que practicarás
An explainer on inherited wealth and inequality in China, where you practice following a clear argument with dates, figures and cause-and-effect language.
The Story And Restoration Of Rembrandt’s ‘The Mill’
National Gallery of Art
Lo que practicarás
An expert explains the history and restoration of a Rembrandt painting, good for following a detailed account and learning art and history vocabulary.
How herpes infects your body and treatments explained
TED-Ed
Lo que practicarás
This TED-Ed lesson explains how the herpes virus infects the body step by step, so you can practice following a process and science vocabulary.
Appreciating The Places We Love Before They’re Gone
TEDx Talks
Lo que practicarás
A TEDx talk about valuing places before they are gone, good for following a longer argument and the cause and effect language a speaker uses to make a point.
How Movies Can Strengthen Your Marriage
University of Rochester
Lo que practicarás
A researcher explains a study on movies and marriage, so you can practice following an academic talk and catching cause and effect language.
The Rise And Fall Of Southern Cafeterias
Business Insider
Lo que practicarás
A short history of Southern cafeterias in America, great for following a timeline and catching cause-and-effect language on a culture topic.
Are We Too Obsessed With Perfect Sleep?
TED
Lo que practicarás
This talk questions our obsession with perfect sleep and names two flaws in common advice, so you can practice following a clear argument with evidence.
Are We Really Designed To Nap During The Day?
TED
Lo que practicarás
A clear mini-lecture on whether we are made to nap, so you can follow an explanation and catch signpost words like however and in other words.
Why Meditation Might Be The Next Health Revolution
Big Think
Lo que practicarás
An explainer covers what science says about meditation and the brain, so you practice following evidence from studies and catching academic words about health.
Why CBT-I Is Better Than Sleeping Pills For Insomnia
TED
Lo que practicarás
An academic talk on why a therapy beats sleeping pills for insomnia, where you can practice following comparisons and signpost words like 'however' and 'thankfully'.
Should Lottery Winners Take Annuity Or Lump Sum?
TED-Ed
Lo que practicarás
A clear talk comparing two ways to take lottery winnings, so you can practice following an explanation and catching language that compares two choices.

How Ice Skating Transformed His Life At 71
DW Euromaxx
Lo que practicarás
A documentary about older people taking up figure skating, where you practice following personal stories and catching the main idea across several speakers.
Why Some English Words Sound More Beautiful
human1011
Lo que practicarás
A linguistics explainer on why some English words sound beautiful, where you follow research findings and pick up academic vocabulary about sounds.
Saving Gorillas One Sip At A Time
TEDx Talks
Lo que practicarás
This talk explains how a coffee brand helps protect gorillas and local farmers, so you can practice following an idea that solves two problems at once.
The Future Of Learning And Online Education
Smithsonian Magazine
Lo que practicarás
An explainer about online education and how it could change learning, useful for following an argument and catching the main idea of a short academic talk.
Why Geneva Is Paying For The G7 Summit
DW News
Lo que practicarás
A clear news explainer on why Geneva is paying for a summit, where you can practice following cause-and-effect reasoning and catching the main idea of an informational segment.
Renaming PCOS To PMOS And What It Changes
PBS NewsHour
Lo que practicarás
In this North American interview with a doctor about renaming a health condition you will practice academic vocabulary and following an expert explanation.
Dodge Ends Gas Muscle Cars, Shifts To Electric Future
CNBC Television
Lo que practicarás
A news segment on a carmaker dropping gas muscle cars for electric ones, useful for following an announcement and hearing cause and effect with dates.
Why British pubs have such quirky names
60 Minutes
Lo que practicarás
A British segment on why pubs have odd names, so you can hear a clear cause-and-effect explanation and practice listening to a standard British accent.
When Hospitals Feel Like Home For Children
TEDx Talks
Lo que practicarás
A talk about children's healthcare and the medical home model, good for practicing main-idea listening and following statistics that support a speaker's argument.
Psychology major, campus leadership, and future career plans
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Lo que practicarás
A psychology major describes her studies and campus roles, so you practice following a campus talk and catching academic words about majors and careers.
From Child Soldier To Doctor In South Sudan
TED
Lo que practicarás
A doctor tells how he went from child soldier to founding a health charity in South Sudan, good for following a personal account and cause and effect language.
Avoiding Costly Mistakes In Home Renovations
CNBC Television
Lo que practicarás
Experts explain common home renovation mistakes with clear figures and advice, useful for catching main points and numbers in a short talk.
How Women Are Changing Sports Media Coverage
DW Euromaxx
Lo que practicarás
A report on women in sports media, useful for practicing main-idea listening and catching how the speaker uses figures and quotes to explain a social change.
Eating Local To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
10 Tampa Bay News
Lo que practicarás
A report on eating local food to cut your carbon footprint, where you practice following figures and cause-and-effect language about the environment.
Driverless Semi Trucks Coming To Oklahoma Roads
KOCO 5 News
Lo que practicarás
A news report on driverless trucks coming to local roads, good for following an informational segment and catching how a technology works.
Why European Tech Startups Struggle Against The US
DW News
Lo que practicarás
A report on why European tech startups lag behind the US, useful for following cause-and-effect reasons and comparing two regions with numbers.
Hungary’s Opposition Challenges Viktor Orban’s Grip On Power
DW News
Lo que practicarás
A news report on politics in Hungary where you can practice following an informational segment and academic words about democracy and reform.
Understanding Personal Boundaries And Relationship Red Flags
All Connected: A Place for Belonging
Lo que practicarás
A clear explainer about personal boundaries, useful for following a definition and example language like for example in a short academic style talk.
Design, science and identity in sustainable objects
DW Euromaxx
Lo que practicarás
This short documentary on sustainable design and water harvesting lets you practice catching the main idea and following cause-and-effect in spoken explanations.
Toxic chemicals in Shein clothes sold in Europe
DW Euromaxx
Lo que practicarás
This news report on toxic chemicals in cheap clothing lets you practice catching key facts and following cause and effect about health and safety.
Escaping The Job Investment Trap And Changing Careers
The School of Life
Lo que practicarás
An academic explainer on changing careers and the job investment trap, where you follow reasoning and catch how an example supports the main point.
Why Meditation Is So Powerful For Your Brain
Saybrook University
Lo que practicarás
A short academic talk on how meditation affects the brain, where you can practice following an explanation backed by research and catching academic words on health.
Pentagon Releases Decades Of UFO And UAP Files
NBC News
Lo que practicarás
A reporter and anchor discuss newly released UFO files, so you practice following a two-person informational exchange and catching the main points of a news story.
Malaysia Restarts Search For Missing Flight MH370
NewsNation
Lo que practicarás
A news report and expert interview on the renewed search for flight MH370, where you can practice catching facts and figures and following an expert explanation.
Jane Goodall’s Unforgettable Hug With A Rescued Chimp
The Dodo
Lo que practicarás
A story about Jane Goodall and a rescued chimpanzee, where you practice following a narrative and catching academic words about animals and behaviour.
Choosing Culture Over Money For A First Big Job
Bloomberg Television
Lo que practicarás
An interview about choosing company culture over money in a first job, good for following a personal story and reasons behind a decision.
Being Seen vs. Being Truly Heard
TEDx Talks
Lo que practicarás
This talk explains the difference between being seen and being truly heard, so you can practice following a contrast and catching the statistics used as support.
A tattoo artist talks style, stereotypes and conscious clients
Documinute
Lo que practicarás
A tattoo artist explains the difference between technique and art, useful for following an opinion and comparing two ideas in a short talk.
How To Succeed In Your First Week At Work
CNBC Make It
Lo que practicarás
An informational talk on how to succeed in your first week at work, useful for following advice given step by step and the questions used to learn from people.
Finding Yourself After A Breakup Or Divorce
Alexia McLeod
Lo que practicarás
A therapist explains steps for finding yourself after a breakup, where you practice following advice given as a numbered list at a fast pace.
From Family Loss To Nursing At Marian University
Marian University Accelerated Nursing Programs
Lo que practicarás
A nursing student explains why she changed careers, where you can practice following a personal account and catching the reasons behind a decision in clear speech.
From Me To We: The Power Of Shared Ideas
TEDxVicenza
Lo que practicarás
A short talk argues that ideas only matter when shared, so you practice catching the main idea and following an argument that moves from one point to another.
Top scores · around CEFR C1
How Mount Everest Can Kill Even Experienced Climbers
WIRED
Lo que practicarás
An expert explains the dangers of climbing Everest and how altitude affects the body, excellent for following a clear talk with academic words.
Napoleon’s Battle Tactics Explained By A Historian
WIRED
Lo que practicarás
A historian explains Napoleon's battle tactics across several campaigns, so you can practice following a chronological account and catching how each strategy worked.
How Dual-Sex Animals Like Gynandromorph Butterflies Develop
SciShow
Lo que practicarás
A science explainer on how dual-sex animals develop, useful for following a process explained step by step with academic words about cells and chromosomes.
Are Words Really Arbitrary? Sound Symbolism Explained
human1011
Lo que practicarás
This linguistics explainer on sound symbolism uses clear examples like buzz and kiki, so you can practice following an argument and catching example signposts.
How Carbon Markets Can Drive Real Climate Action
TED
Lo que practicarás
A TED talk on how carbon markets can drive climate action, where you can practice following an argument with figures and catching academic words about the environment.
Can Virtual Reality Replace Commuting To Work?
Big Think
Lo que practicarás
An academic explains whether virtual reality could replace commuting, where you practice following an argument with reasons, examples and technical terms.
How You Perceive Time Changes Your Personality
human1011
Lo que practicarás
This explainer on how we perceive time lets you practice following two contrasting ideas and catching signpost words like "first" and "but".
The Battle Of The Coral Sea Explained
Daily Dose Documentary
Lo que practicarás
A documentary on the Battle of the Coral Sea, where you can practice following a sequence of historical events and catching academic vocabulary about wartime strategy.
Dialect Vs Language: Power, Politics And Identity
human1011
Lo que practicarás
This explainer looks at what separates a dialect from a language, so you can practice following definitions, examples, and the reasoning behind a claim.
How Impossible Is Quantum Tunneling Your Hand Through A Table?
human1011
Lo que practicarás
This explainer walks through how quantum tunneling could let a hand pass through a table, so you can practice following a step by step science explanation.
Why Leaving The WHO Risks A Global Health Disaster
WIRED
Lo que practicarás
This explainer on the risks of leaving the WHO lets you practice following cause-and-effect and academic vocabulary about global health and disease.
Why Temu Can Sell Products So Cheaply
WIRED
Lo que practicarás
An explainer on how Temu sells so cheaply, where you follow a business model explained step by step and notice cause and effect about pricing.
U.S.-Iran Ceasefire And Control Of Strait Of Hormuz
CBC News
Lo que practicarás
An anchor and reporter discuss a ceasefire and a key shipping strait, so you practice following a two-person news exchange with numbers and cause and effect language.
Science, Security And The Truth About UAPs
PBS NewsHour
Lo que practicarás
In this interview experts discuss studying UAPs as a science question, so you can practice following an argument and academic vocabulary in a spoken discussion.
Inside Trump’s State Visit To China
PBS NewsHour
Lo que practicarás
A reporter explains the plans for a state visit between two leaders, useful for practicing main-idea listening and catching the topics they will discuss.
Senate Parliamentarian Blocks Trump Ballroom Security Funding
PBS NewsHour
Lo que practicarás
A news report on a Senate funding block, where you follow how a legislative process works and catch academic words like "reconciliation" and "filibuster".
Vance Discusses Progress On U.S.-Iran Deal And Ceasefire
PBS NewsHour
Lo que practicarás
A press question-and-answer about a US-Iran deal, where you practice following spoken answers, though some replies are loose and hard to track.
El examen
¿Cómo es la prueba de comprensión auditiva del TOEFL?
La sección de comprensión auditiva se rediseñó el 21 de enero de 2026. Ahora tiene unas 47 preguntas cortas y dura unos 29 minutos. Los clips son cortos y concretos, no las conferencias largas del examen antiguo. Hay cuatro tipos de tarea de comprensión, nombrados aquí como ETS los nombra:
Escuchar y elegir una respuesta
Escuchas una línea corta de una conversación y eliges la mejor respuesta.
Una vez
Escuchar una conversación
Una conversación corta, a menudo entre un estudiante y un miembro del personal del campus.
Una vez
Escuchar un anuncio
Un anuncio o mensaje corto, como los que un centro universitario envía a sus estudiantes.
Una vez
Escuchar una charla académica
Un fragmento corto de una clase o conferencia sobre un tema académico general.
Una vez
Cada clip se reproduce una vez. No hay repetición, así que necesitas seguir el habla real la primera vez que la escuchas, y puedes tomar notas mientras escuchas.
Las secciones de lectura y comprensión auditiva ahora se adaptan a ti. Tu desempeño en el primer bloque de preguntas decide si el siguiente es más fácil o más difícil. El camino fácil llega como máximo a banda 4, y solo el camino difícil puede llegar a banda 5 o 6. Así que si apuntas alto, conviene practicar por encima de tu nivel de comodidad.
La mayoría de las voces son norteamericanas, pero el examen también usa acentos británico, australiano y neozelandés.
Los temas son académicos y de vida en campus, como una charla de ciencias, una clase de historia o un estudiante resolviendo un trámite en una oficina. El lenguaje es más formal que en una charla cotidiana.
Nivel y palabras
¿Qué nivel y cuántas palabras necesito?
La comprensión auditiva necesita muchas menos palabras que la lectura. La investigación muestra que unas 3.000 palabras comunes cubren aproximadamente el 95% del habla normal, y las primeras 1.000 palabras cubren la mayor parte de lo que dice la gente.
Para el TOEFL también conoces algunas palabras académicas y de tema, como términos de una charla de ciencias o de historia. Así que no necesitas un vocabulario enorme. Necesitas las palabras comunes, un conjunto de palabras académicas y mucha práctica de comprensión auditiva a tu nivel. El video ayuda, porque las imágenes y el hablante te dan pistas del significado.
Mira videos con apoyo visual, en YouTube o aquí en Reelang.
Basado en investigación
Nation (2006) About 3,000 common word families cover roughly 95% of everyday spoken English; reading needs far more.
Webb (2021) The most frequent 1,000 words alone cover most of what people say in speech.
Durbahn et al. (2024) Video is easier to understand at a given vocabulary size, because the pictures help you guess.
Formas de practicar
Formas comunes de practicar
No hay una única forma correcta. La gente usa una combinación de estas, y el paquete gratuito de arriba sirve como complemento de cualquiera.
Una clase o un profesor
Charlas académicas y conferencias cortas, como TED-Ed o clases universitarias abiertas
Noticias y documentales en inglés, como la BBC o PBS
Ver videos reales de inglés académico a tu nivel
Empieza a ver ahora, sin necesidad de correo
Explora todos los videos en inglés de nivel B1, ordenados por dificultad de escucha
Para tener en cuenta
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Cómo se eligió este paquete del TOEFL?
Nosotros hicimos la búsqueda por ti. Revisamos miles de videos en inglés y medimos cada uno: su nivel, la velocidad de habla en palabras por minuto y cuántas de sus palabras son comunes. Para este paquete guardamos videos claros en inglés estándar claro, a una velocidad cercana a la del examen (alrededor de 182 palabras por minuto), donde alrededor del 95% de las palabras están entre las más comunes del inglés hablado. Los dividimos en grupos de más fácil a más difícil, para que puedas empezar en tu nivel e ir subiendo. Luego leímos las transcripciones a mano para mantener los temas académicos y de vida en campus que el examen usa, y pusimos los videos más claros y visuales primero. Unas 3.000 palabras comunes ya cubren aproximadamente el 95% del habla normal (Nation 2006), así que este tipo de contenido se ajusta bien al examen.
¿Con qué tipo de videos debo practicar para la comprensión auditiva del TOEFL?
Usa inglés real hablado a una velocidad normal, del tipo de charla académica y de campus clara en que se basa el examen. Elige los temas académicos y de vida en campus que el examen usa, como salud, historia y cultura, sociedad y actualidad, ciencia y naturaleza, estudio y educación and medio ambiente. No necesitas palabras raras. Unas 3.000 palabras comunes cubren la mayor parte del habla normal (Nation 2006), así que el contenido creado con las palabras más comunes del habla se ajusta bien al examen. Una buena combinación es una conversación corta, un anuncio y una charla académica clara, porque el nuevo examen se compone de clips cortos como estos. Así es exactamente como se armó el paquete gratuito de 100 videos de arriba.
¿El audio de comprensión auditiva del TOEFL se reproduce una o dos veces?
Una vez. Cada clip se reproduce una sola vez y no hay repetición, así que el examen premia seguir el habla real la primera vez. Puedes tomar notas mientras escuchas. Por eso practicar con video real a velocidad natural ayuda tanto.
¿Qué puntuación del TOEFL necesito?
Depende del programa, y cada universidad fija su propio nivel. La mayoría de los programas académicos están en banda 4 a 5, que es unos 80 a 100 en la escala antigua. Los más competitivos piden más, y muchos también fijan un mínimo por sección. La tabla de arriba muestra ejemplos reales con sus fuentes. Comprueba siempre el número exacto con el lugar al que aplicas, porque los requisitos cambian.
¿Cuál es mi puntuación del TOEFL en la nueva escala de 1 a 6?
Desde enero de 2026, cada sección se puntúa en una banda de 1 a 6 en puntos y medios, y la puntuación global es el promedio de las cuatro secciones. ETS alinea las bandas con el CEFR, así que banda 3 es cerca del B1, banda 4 es cerca del B2, banda 5 es cerca del C1 y banda 6 es C2. Durante dos años tu informe también muestra la puntuación antigua de 0 a 120, para que puedas comparar. La tabla oficial está en el sitio de ETS.
¿Cómo funciona la prueba adaptativa de comprensión auditiva?
Las secciones de lectura y comprensión auditiva ahora se adaptan a ti. Respondes un primer bloque de preguntas, y tu desempeño decide si el siguiente es más fácil o más difícil. El camino fácil llega como máximo a banda 4, así que solo el camino difícil puede llegar a banda 5 o 6. Si apuntas alto, eso significa que necesitas manejar clips más difíciles con confianza, por lo que conviene practicar un poco por encima de tu nivel.
¿Qué acentos se usan en la prueba de comprensión auditiva del TOEFL?
La mayoría de las voces son norteamericanas, pero ETS también usa acentos británico, australiano y neozelandés. El paquete gratuito de arriba es sobre todo norteamericano con algunos otros acentos, así que escuchas el tipo de voces que usa el examen.
¿Puedo prepararme gratis?
Sí. Un buen comienzo gratuito es la práctica oficial del TOEFL iBT de ETS, donde puedes probar las tareas reales de comprensión auditiva. Después de eso, lo mejor que puedes hacer gratis es escuchar mucho inglés académico real a tu nivel. Empieza con los 100 videos de arriba, o mira más en YouTube o aquí en Reelang.
¿Es el video mejor que el audio de los libros de texto?
Para comprensión auditiva, sí. El audio de los libros de texto suele ser lento y muy claro. El video real usa velocidad normal y charlas académicas reales, lo cual está más cerca del examen, y las imágenes te ayudan a deducir palabras que aún no conoces.