<p>Can someone tell me the difference between language w/listening v. reading only? Does one test carry more weight than the other or is it simply the test taker's preference?</p>
<p>Neither carries more weight. I have heard that the language with listening is often taken by native speakers and therefore the curve is difficult.</p>
<p>Oh dear. I did sign him up for it. If he does not do well, he can retake the reading only, I suppose. He told me that he tends to better on tests in school that also have a listening portion.</p>