Hear it, type it, compare it

Full lesson text and spoken examples

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1. Hear and type (0s–7s)
   Listen to a complete fixed English sentence.
   Spoken example: Listen to a complete sentence, then type the words you hear. Replay as often as you need..
2. Make an attempt (7s–14s)
   Use the level and replay controls. There is no speed bonus.
   Spoken example: Choose a level and make an attempt. Replay is part of practice, not a penalty..
3. Know the answer policy (14s–22s)
   Capitals and punctuation are ignored; contraction forms still matter.
   Spoken example: Capitals and punctuation do not count. A contraction and its expanded form remain different..
4. Inspect the alignment (22s–30s)
   Missing, extra and changed words are shown beside the correct sentence.
   Spoken example: Check the word alignment. One missing word does not make every later word wrong..
5. Use the feedback (30s–38s)
   Replay the difficult part and compare the short forms.
   Spoken example: Read the explanation and replay the difficult part, especially small words and contractions..
6. Your next step (38s–45s)
   Try a round, then connect a phrase with its purpose in Hear then use.
   Spoken example: Try a dictation round, then connect a fixed phrase with its purpose in Hear then use..