English dictation exercises

Bored or boring: Talk about your class

4-second sample
American, British, Australian

Breathe when public speaking: Pause before each point

3-second sample
American, British, Australian

Cancelling a subscription

The customer cancels renewal today but keeps access until the thirtieth. Does that mean another monthly payment is due?

5-second sample
American, British, Australian

Changed appointment time

A caller mentions Thursday, Monday morning and Monday afternoon. Only one is the new appointment. Can you track the change?

4-second sample
American, British, Australian

Changed museum tour

The planned first gallery is closed, so the tour changes order and finishes in a different place. Which locations remain part of the route?

5-second sample
American, British, Australian

Changing a plan

A friend cannot meet at the agreed time. Can you hear why the plan changes, identify the new time, and notice how the request stays polite?

4-second sample
American, British, Australian

Changing a restaurant booking

The booking begins with four people at seven. By the end, both the number and time have changed, but the seating request has not.

5-second sample
American, British, Australian

Checking a café order

A customer orders for two people, changes one ingredient, and mentions an allergy. Can you separate preference from essential safety information?

4-second sample
American, British, Australian

Checking a hotel bill

Breakfast appears on the bill, parking does not, and a minibar charge belongs to another room. What remains in the final total?

4-second sample
American, British, Australian

Choose between at night and in the night

3-second sample
American, British, Australian

Choose she and I or her and me

4-second sample
American, British, Australian

Choose the verb that fits the subject

3-second sample
American, British, Australian

Choosing Between Onto and Unto

4-second sample
American, British, Australian

Choosing an evening course

One course is cheaper and online; the other offers classroom practice but clashes with work. Which factor finally determines the choice?

6-second sample
American, British, Australian

Collective nouns: choose the right group

3-second sample
American, British, Australian

Common English idioms: everyday listening guide

3-second sample
American, British, Australian

Concrete nouns: simple rules and examples

4-second sample
American, British, Australian

Confirming an appointment

A receptionist corrects the weekday and asks you to arrive before the appointment time. Can you record both times without mixing them up?

3-second sample
American, British, Australian

Could, would, or should: choose the right verb

4-second sample
American, British, Australian

Course feedback

The speaker liked the practical work but still recommends a change. Is the feedback positive, negative or mixed?

8-second sample
American, British, Australian

Cut corners: avoid harmful shortcuts

4-second sample
American, British, Australian

Daytime or day time: choose the right spelling

5-second sample
American, British, Australian

Deer or deers: how to choose

4-second sample
American, British, Australian

Delayed luggage

The suitcase missed one flight, reached another airport and has not yet arrived at the hotel. Which location describes its current position?

5-second sample
American, British, Australian