Dictation Items #5

Free Practice for the Duolingo Test
Dictation exercises are very useful to practice your listening and writing skills. They help you recognize words individually and as part of a whole sentence or discourse. They are also a very effective way of correcting the pronunciation and intonation errors you might make.
Here there are 5 Dictation Items recorded by native speakers to practice for the Duolingo English Test. You can check my previous post Dictation Items #4 or the following Dictation Items #6 for further practice. Also, you can also check Duolingo Test Free Practice – Exercises and Information for further practice for the Duolingo English Test.
Why Dictation Practice Matters for the Duolingo English Test
Dictation is more than just writing what you hear—it challenges your ability to:
- Recognize sentence patterns and structures.
- Spell English words correctly, including tricky ones.
- Focus under time constraints, just like the real test.
By regularly practicing dictation, you’ll build confidence in tackling the dictation items on the Duolingo test. And the best part? It’s entirely free and accessible here.
Free Dictation Practice Items for Duolingo
How it works:
- Check your answers at the end to see how well you did.
- Listen to the audio file for each dictation item.
- Write down exactly what you hear in the text box provided (or in your notebook).
Dictation Item #21
Dictation Item #22
Dictation Item #23
Dictation Item #24
Dictation Item #25
Tip: Repeat each exercise as many times as you need to until you feel confident.
Answer Key and Explanations
At the bottom of this page, you’ll find the correct answers for each dictation exercise. We’ve also included brief explanations for any challenging words or sentence structures to help you learn effectively.
Additional Resources to Maximize Your Test Prep
- More Free Duolingo Test Practice: Explore our comprehensive practice hub for speaking, reading, and writing.
- Master English Dictation: Check out our guide on mastering dictation skills.
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FAQ: Your Questions Answered
Q: What is the dictation section of the Duolingo English Test?
A: In this section, you’ll listen to a sentence and type exactly what you hear. It tests your listening and writing abilities simultaneously.
Q: How do these exercises simulate the real test?
A: Each exercise is designed with a variety of sentence structures, accents, and vocabulary levels to mimic the challenges you’ll face on the Duolingo test.
Q: Are these exercises really free?
A: Yes! All dictation items on this page are free to access and practice.
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Answer Key
- I might not go to the party, I’ve been working nonstop
- People tend to forget their keys at home
- The woman didn’t take his advice and moved on
- Many people believe in ghosts though there’s no scientific proof of that
- I only realized I lost the keys once I had arrived home