Practice guide
Listen-and-type practice for English learners
Practise hearing and writing a sentence without treating a practice percentage as a test score.
If you are preparing for the Duolingo English Test, ListenSlice can provide additional English listening and typing practice. It is independent of Duolingo and does not reproduce its adaptive test or scoring.
Choose a manageable recording, type what you hear and inspect the word differences. Check official test resources for the current assessment tasks and rules.
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How it works
01Choose a library lesson
Begin with a topic and pace you can follow.
02Listen and type
Replay a sentence and check your answer against the transcript.
03Check a new passage
Use unfamiliar material as another check, not an official score estimate.
Review spelling separately
A typed error may reflect spelling rather than hearing. Read the comparison and replay the recording to decide what actually needs attention.
Adjust material, not just repetition
If every sentence is unfamiliar, try a shorter or easier recording. If you remember every answer, use a new passage to check how well the practice transfers.
Free episodes to start with
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The Brooklyn Bridge: A Symbol of New York City - March 14, 2025
3:39·Intermediate
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Mount Vernon - George Washington’s Virginia Home - March 14, 2025
4:21·Intermediate
Science & Technology
Barbara McClintock, Geneticist and Nobel Prize Winner - March 14, 2025
4:10·Intermediate
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Still and Unless - March 12, 2025
3:48·Beginner
Health & Lifestyle
Containers for Planting Seeds That Cost (Almost) Nothing - March 11, 2025
4:37·Intermediate
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Yosemite: One of America’s Most Famous National Parks - March 07, 2025
3:35·Intermediate
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official DET simulator?
No. ListenSlice provides independent dictation practice. Its playback rules, material and scoring are not the official test.
What can I try for free?
Start with the library or the on-page demo. The Free plan includes 3 own audio files per month, up to 15 minutes each, and 3 AI tutor questions per day. Some features require an account. See Pricing for current paid plans and allowances.
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