My aim with these short dictations of 75 to 100 words is to give you (or your students) a quick, low-pressure way to boost your listening and writing skills.
They pack a surprising amount of power into a tiny task. By listening closely and writing what you hear, you will train your ear to catch key sounds and notice where words begin and end. With just a few minutes of practice, you can also reinforce and expand your vocabulary and improve your spelling ability.
What’s more, my hope is that some of the topics will spark your curiosity and encourage you to explore further on your own – in English of course!
Dictation 1: The Shark Café
Dictation 2: Charles Dickens
Dictation 3: Sleep
Dictation 4: Coral
Dictation 5: The River Thames