English dictation exercises

Cereal or Serial: Choose the Right Word

6-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

Check English sentences: Eight clear steps

4-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

Compare included breakfast, bicycle hire and a questioned late fee. Listen for the corrected balance and whether payment has actually happened.

4-second sample
American, British, Australian

Chip away

A huge task may not disappear at once, but each small action can chip away at it.

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 Synonyms: Pick the Best Word

3-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

5-second sample
American, British, Australian

Colons: introduce lists and explanations

5-second sample
American, British, Australian

Color idioms: meaning and daily use

6-second sample
American, British, Australian

Come across

You may come across an old photograph, come across as confident, or make sure your main idea comes across clearly.

5-second sample
American, British, Australian

Come down with

A scratchy throat and sudden tiredness may make you say, I think I am coming down with something.

4-second sample
American, British, Australian

Come up with

When a problem needs a plan, a name or some money, someone has to come up with what is missing.

4-second sample
American, British, Australian

Commas in English: Separate Ideas Clearly

7-second sample
American, British, Australian

Common English idioms: everyday listening guide

4-second sample
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Common abbreviations: practical everyday usage

5-second sample
American, British, Australian