Practice guide
Use sentence dictation alongside IELTS Listening preparation
Review the words you missed after a practice test, at your own pace.
ListenSlice is an independent listening-practice tool, not an official IELTS test provider. Use it to review permitted audio files or practise general listening with library recordings.
After checking a practice test, choose a passage around an answer you missed. Type what you hear and compare with the transcript. A difference is a prompt to investigate, not an automatic diagnosis of why you lost a mark.
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How it works
01Find a passage to review
Choose audio you are permitted to use, or a general listening lesson.
02Listen and compare
Type a sentence, check the transcript and replay the uncertain phrase.
03Return to exam-format practice
Check new material under the relevant test conditions.
Separate hearing from answer mistakes
For a number or a plural ending, replay the relevant phrase. If you heard it correctly but wrote the answer incorrectly, the next task may be spelling or checking instructions rather than more repetition.
Keep exam practice separate
Library recordings are general English material, not IELTS sample tests or calibrated band assessments. Use official preparation resources for current task formats, timing and scoring.
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Frequently asked questions
Will a 90% dictation score predict my IELTS band?
No. Dictation accuracy compares your typing with one transcript. It is not calibrated to IELTS and does not predict an official band.
Does ListenSlice guarantee a score increase?
No. We have not established a guaranteed band improvement or a time-to-improvement claim. It is a practice tool, not a substitute for an official assessment.
Does my audio leave my device?
The practice workspace transcribes your own audio in your browser. Account sync can send transcripts, progress and notebook data to the server. Optional Pro audio backup uploads audio when enabled. Asking the AI tutor sends the selected sentence and conversation to the explanation service. See our privacy policy for details.
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