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The Do's and Don'ts
Use the Extra Word StrategyIf unsure whether a word is singular or plural, type both versions. The AI awards points for the correct word and does not penalise the extra variation.
Check PunctuationAlways start with a capital letter and end with a full stop or question mark.
Focus on SpellingYou only earn a point if the word is spelled 100% correctly.
Type ImmediatelyShort-term memory fades within seconds. Type words as fast as you can while they are still echoing in your mind.
Don't Add Words for LogicIf the sentence sounds slightly ungrammatical, do not 'fix' it. Type exactly what was said.
Don't HesitateThis task is at the very end of the Listening section. Spending too much time on earlier tasks may leave you without time for these high-value questions.
Don't Use Shorthand in the Final BoxIf you noted 'w/' or 'gov' on your notepad, expand them to 'with' and 'government' before submitting.
Don't Ignore EndingsThe most common places to lose points are 's,' 'ed,' and 'ing' endings. Listen extremely closely.
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Tips & Tricks
The Echoing Technique
Close your eyes while listening and let the sentence play in your head like a song. Repeat the melody of the sentence as you type.
Chunking
Do not try to remember 12 individual words. Group them into 3–4 meaningful chunks.
'The university offers / a wide range of / parking permits'
The First Letter Method
On your notepad, quickly write only the first letter of each word as you hear it. Use these to reconstruct the sentence.
A v p o t u c → 'All vehicles parked on the university campus'
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Standardized Response Template
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The Initial Dump
Type everything you remember immediately, even if the spelling is messy. Get words on screen before memory fades.
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Grammar Reconstruction
Look at the words you typed. Add the small function words — a, an, the, of, to — that you may have skipped.
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The Multiple Choice Spell Check
If you heard an ambiguous word and aren't sure of the spelling, type both versions side by side.
'The principal principle objective…'
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Formal Polish
Final check: Capital letter at the start? Full stop at the end? No remaining typos or shorthand?