English dictation exercises

Nihilism meaning: what it really means

7-second sample
American, British, Australian

Non-Finite Verbs: Forms and Everyday Uses

3-second sample
American, British, Australian

Nostalgic meaning: Talk about the past

6-second sample
American, British, Australian

Obsequious meaning: tone and examples

5-second sample
American, British, Australian

Obsolete meaning: no longer in use

8-second sample
American, British, Australian

Ominous meaning: Recognizing warning signs

5-second sample
American, British, Australian

On the same page

Before work begins, everyone agrees about the goal, deadline, and responsibilities. Which phrase describes that shared understanding?

3-second sample
American, British, Australian

One-off

A company pays a special bonus this month but will not repeat it. Which British English expression shows that the payment happens only once?

5-second sample
American, British, Australian

Ostentatious Meaning: Definition, Stress, and Use

6-second sample
American, British, Australian

Paradigm Meaning: Understand The Main Model

5-second sample
American, British, Australian

Paranoid: Meaning and Better Alternatives

4-second sample
American, British, Australian

Pathetic meaning: pity and harsh criticism

5-second sample
American, British, Australian

Pensive meaning: quiet serious thought

5-second sample
American, British, Australian

Persecute or prosecute: choose the right verb

6-second sample
American, British, Australian

Phrasal Verbs with Boil: Meanings and Clear Uses

5-second sample
American, British, Australian

Phrasal Verbs with Cut: Pick the Right Particle

5-second sample
American, British, Australian

Phrasal verbs with bear: Five Everyday Uses

4-second sample
American, British, Australian

Phrasal verbs with bring: meanings and daily uses

6-second sample
American, British, Australian

Phrasal verbs with cry: choose the right phrase

7-second sample
American, British, Australian

Play safe

Traffic is unpredictable, so you take an earlier train to avoid missing your flight. Which expression describes this cautious choice?

3-second sample
American, British, Australian

Pray or Prey: Spelling, Meaning, and Use

7-second sample
American, British, Australian

Present Perfect Continuous: Form and Everyday Use

4-second sample
American, British, Australian

Pretentious meaning: How to use it

5-second sample
American, British, Australian

Procrastination meaning: Stop putting off tasks

3-second sample
American, British, Australian