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Spotting distractors
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Spotting distractors

Speakers change their minds. Learn to hear the correction.

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~8 min
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Listen first, then choose what the answer actually is. Watch for 'actually', 'in fact', 'sorry', 'no, wait'. The transcript is in each question if you need it.

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Six short corrections · audio

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  1. 1

    'We meet on Tuesdays — sorry, we moved it to Thursdays last term.' Day:

  2. 2

    'I was going to do biology, but in the end I chose chemistry.' Subject chosen:

  3. 3

    'The library closes at nine, though on Fridays it's seven.' It's Friday. Closing time:

  4. 4

    'Most students pay £200; postgraduates pay £150.' You are a postgraduate. Fee:

  5. 5

    'The talk is in Room 4B — actually make that 4D.' Room:

  6. 6

    'You can email or, better, use the online form.' Recommended method: