Part 3: Formal announcements
Part 3 requires understanding structured informationājob announcements, event details, instructions. You hear information once and answer multiple-choice. Strategy: skim all options before listening, then mark key details (dates, requirements, contact info).
Part 6: Casual discussion
Part 6 is friendlier but trickier. Two speakers discuss a topic informally, opinions shift, and you must track who said what. Strategy: identify the main topic first, then mark each speaker's stance. Don't chase every detail.
Quick comparison
Part 3 is 'factual listening' (listen for the facts). Part 6 is 'relational listening' (listen for positions). Part 3 rewards note-taking; Part 6 rewards main-idea tracking.