Conversations | Test 1 | New TOEFL Listening (2026)

[0:03]Listen to a conversation. I've been trying to learn Spanish for months, but I'm not making much progress. Have you tried watching Spanish movies or some popular TV programs? It helped me a lot when I was learning. Not really. I mostly just use a language app on my phone. Apps are great for vocabulary, but listening to native speakers is really important for getting the pronunciation and rhythm right. That makes sense. I'll give it a try.

[1:07]Listen to a conversation. The printer in the office is out of ink again. I need to print these reports before the meeting. I think there are some spare cartridges in the supply cabinet. Did you check there? No, I didn't think of that. I'll go look. If there aren't any, you could email the document to the conference room screen. That way you won't need printed copies at all. Good idea. Thanks.

[2:12]Listen to a conversation. I'm thinking about adopting a dog, but I'm not sure if I'm ready for the responsibility. It's definitely a big commitment. Do you have enough space at home? I have a small apartment, but there's a park nearby. That helps. Just keep in mind that dogs really need daily walks and regular vet visits. It can get expensive. I hadn't really thought about the vet costs. I'll need to look into that more.

[3:15]Listen to a conversation. Did you hear that the campus cafe is closing for renovations next week? Really? For how long? About three weeks. There's a food truck that will park outside the library during that time though. That's good to know. The library is on my way to class, so that works out. Same. I just hope the prices are reasonable.