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The Do's and Don'ts
Skim Before the BeepUse the 10-second countdown to quickly glance at the text. This helps you understand the topic and prepare for difficult words.
Use the Cursor Follow MethodPlace your cursor at the very first word. As the speaker talks, move your mouse along the words at the same pace as the audio.
Click and Move OnThe moment you hear a mismatch, click the word immediately. Do not stop to think — the audio will not wait for you.
Focus on EndingsSpeakers often change small details like plurals (cat vs. cats) or tenses (walk vs. walked). Listen for that final 's' or 'ed.'
Don't Take NotesThis is one of the few listening tasks where note-taking is harmful. Your eyes must stay on the text at all times.
Don't Guess RandomlyBecause of negative marking, clicking a correct word by mistake will decrease your total score. Only click if you are 100% sure.
Don't Double-ClickA single click highlights the word in yellow. Clicking again deselects it.
Don't Fall BehindIf you miss a word, jump ahead to where the speaker currently is. Do not try to find the word you missed.
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Tips & Tricks — Mismatch Patterns
Synonyms
Audio says 'large,' text says 'huge.' Always trust what you hear, not what looks correct.
Tenses & Endings
Audio says 'developed,' text says 'develops.' Audio says 'can,' text says 'cannot.' Listen for the very last syllable.
Ignore Punctuation
Focus only on words. Differences in commas or periods are not what you are looking for.
The Context Hint
If a word in the text looks logically out of place for the topic, keep a very close ear on it when the speaker reaches that sentence.