Timing at a glance
| Audio | Played once; there is no replay |
|---|---|
| Our practice pace | About 1½ minutes per question |
Timings are approximate and can vary slightly from question to question.
How it's scored
Scored on+1 per incorrect word found−1 per correct word clicked
Each word you correctly mark as different earns one mark, and each word you mark that was actually correct takes one away, never below zero. Only click words you are sure about.
Worked example
A practice transcript we wrote
Transcript: "The museum opened in 1998 and now welcomes over two million visitors each month." Audio: "The museum opened in 1998 and now welcomes over two million visitors each year."
A strong approach
Click "month". The speaker said "year". Every other word matches, so clicking anything else would cost a mark.
Common mistakes
- Falling behind the audio and guessing.
- Clicking words you are unsure of.
- Missing small words such as numbers and plurals.
Tips
- Keep your cursor or finger moving under the words as the speaker talks.
- Click a word the moment you hear a difference, then keep reading.
- If you lose your place, skip ahead to catch up rather than guessing.
- When in doubt, don't click: a wrong click cancels a right one.
Highlight Incorrect Words FAQ
Yes. Each correctly found word earns a mark and each wrongly clicked word loses one, never below zero.
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