listening

Write From Dictation

What is this task?
Type the sentence you hear.
Skill being practised
Listening + spelling + typing.
What you see or hear
A short sentence played once.
What you do
Type the whole sentence into the text box.
Step-by-step approach
  1. Listen for content words.
  2. Jot 3–4 keywords.
  3. Type the full sentence from memory + notes.
Timing
40 s.
Approach
Note key content words as you listen; type immediately.
Common mistakes
  • • Missing plural s / articles.
  • • Typing partial phrases.
Useful tips
  • • Every correctly-typed word scores — always attempt every word.
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