Language Exchange Partners
About this dictation exercise: language exchange partners
In this free B1 dictation exercise, intermediate learners listen to an original passage about language exchange partners and type the missing words. Each answer is checked instantly to practise spelling and careful listening.
Because you must reproduce every word, dictation catches exactly what your ear misses. For elementary learners, ten minutes of this a day sharpens listening faster than an hour of passive audio.
Listen to the whole sentence first, then type – comprehension happens in chunks, not word by word. Replay as many times as you need, and say each corrected sentence aloud before moving on. When this exercise feels easy, try the next one.
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Learning focus · B1 · Intermediate
Listen for key details in Language Exchange Partners. Complete the missing words accurately, then practise writing whole sentences from the passage.
Before you begin: Have headphones and a quiet place ready. Read the passage once, notice the words around each gap, and choose Fill in the blanks or Type what you hear.
How to practise and review this lesson
1. Listen for meaning. Listen once before writing. Focus on the situation and the main message.
2. Write and check. Listen once for the meaning, then replay to check spelling and detail. Enter your own answers before using Check Answers. Review the feedback and try again.
3. Review and repeat. Compare any mistakes with the answer feedback. Replay the difficult words and say them aloud. Start a fresh attempt to check what you can now hear and spell.