listening

Summarize Spoken Text

What is this task?
Listen to a lecture and write a summary of 50–70 words.
Skill being practised
Listening + writing.
What you see or hear
60–90 second audio.
What you do
Type a coherent summary in the box.
Step-by-step approach
  1. Take notes.
  2. Group into intro/body/conclusion.
  3. Write within word range.
  4. Proofread for grammar.
Timing
10 minutes.
Approach
Note keywords; write a clear intro sentence, main points, conclusion sentence.
Common mistakes
  • • Over/under the word count.
  • • Copying words instead of summarising.
Useful tips
  • • Aim for 55–65 words.
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