Perfect Ielts Listening Dictation Vol1 Audio -
Do not look at the transcript. Play a 3-minute segment from Vol1. Do not pause. Write exactly what you hear. If you miss a word, leave a blank. Do not rewind.
Ironically, this listening tool also improves your productive skills.
While specific tracks vary by publisher, a standard "Perfect IELTS Listening Dictation Vol1 Audio" is structured into 10–12 distinct exercises. Here is the typical roadmap:
Track 1-3: Phonetic focus Targets minimal pairs (live/leave, ship/sheep) and weak forms (the difference between "can" and "can’t").
Track 4-6: Numerical & alphanumerical Dictation of credit card numbers, postcodes, phone numbers, and dates. This is a goldmine for Section 1. perfect ielts listening dictation vol1 audio
Track 7-9: Short answer transformation You hear a 30-second dialogue. You must write the exact phrase that answers a specific WH-question. No paraphrasing allowed.
Track 10-12: Full sentence dictation One to two complex sentences spoken once. You write exactly what you hear. This mirrors the hardest part of Section 4 (academic lecture).
"After 3 weeks of Perfect IELTS Listening Dictation Vol1, I stopped losing points on Section 1. I finally understood the difference between 'thirty' and 'thirteen.' Scored a 9.0 on listening." — Priya, Mumbai (IELTS Overall 8.5)
"The volume trains your working memory. Before, I could only remember 3 words. After Vol1, I can write 10-word clauses without dropping a single article." — Carlos, Madrid (IELTS Listening 8.0 – up from 6.5) Do not look at the transcript
Q: Is Volume 1 enough? Do I need Vol2 and Vol3? A: Vol1 focuses on foundation (numbers, names, basic forms). Vol2 covers academic lectures (Section 4). Vol3 tackles multiple-choice distractors. Start with Vol1; if you score less than 85% on your practice tests, repeat Vol1. Only move to Vol2 when you score 95%+ consistently.
Q: Can I use this if I have an Indian or Chinese accent influence? A: Yes. Because Vol1 uses Received Pronunciation (RP) and General Australian, it actually helps neutralize accent-based listening errors. It trains you to hear the standard sound, not your internalized accent.
Q: How long does it take to finish Vol1? A: If you do 30 minutes daily, you can master Vol1 in 14 days. If you are a beginner (Band 4-5), allow 30 days.
Audio Script:
"The university library will extend its opening hours during exam week. On Monday to Friday, the closing time will be 11 PM. The computer lab will be available for 24 hours from June 5th. Group study rooms can be booked online for a maximum of two hours. Late fines for overdue books will be doubled."
Answer Key: | Day | Change | |------|--------| | Monday | closing time: 11 PM | | June 5th | computer lab: 24 hours available | | Any day | group room max: two hours | | All week | fine: doubled for overdue books |
Create a three-column log: | Mistake | Correct form | Why it happened | |---------|--------------|------------------| | Febuary | February | Silent 'r' after 'b' | | fourty | forty | Spelling rule exception |
Review this log every morning for 10 minutes. "After 3 weeks of Perfect IELTS Listening Dictation
The audio for Vol.1 is located:
