Dictation Practice @ 40 WPM - News Travels Fast

This is a short story, in the genre of microfiction, by Magic Writer (used with permission - magicwriter.co.uk) read at 37 WPM.
To get faster at writing shorthand or typing dictations on a keyboard, it is essential that you practice listening. Dictation exercises are a great way to build speed. This English dictation practice for beginners will help you learn to write shorthand or type faster. It can also be used if you are learning English.
This dictation practice is at a slower speed for those starting to learn shorthand, or typing, and is 168 words at 37 words per minute, lasting for 4 minutes 32 seconds.