English Listening Practice | Story + Dictation

This lesson is the ultimate dictation & English listening practice lesson! Download the workbook to practise your English listening skills in three different ways!
👉 learn.mmmenglish.com/listenin...
Watch the video for *dictation practice*.
1. Download the workbook and answer the listening for gist questions (based on what you understood from the story)
2. Then watch again to fill in the missing chunks of words - this is advanced listening for phrasal verbs, contractions and unstressed words in naturally spoken English!
Read the full transcript of this video on the mmmEnglish website:
mmmenglish.com/2023/10/31/can...
#Dictation #ListeningPractice #EnglishListening #mmmenglish #EnglishWithEmma
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0:00 Introduction to English Listening
1:03 3 Ways to practise listening
2:35 Listening Practice Activity
8:18 Hey Lady!
8:46 Listening Practice Answers
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[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Download the workbook to keep practising and challenging your English listening skills! 👉 learn.mmmenglish.com/listening-practice

[@thamama-rh5oe]

Thanks❤

[@davesmith6436]

*_My best of the best regards for the PDFs, Emma! Without any doubts at all, your PDFs are the best_* *_things since sliced bread!👍👍👍 I always use them!😉_*

[@nassimboyka1226]

Thank you so much Emma

[@mahadevaapc5071]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@Asror_Boytemirov]

Thank you, my dear teacher!

[@analuizamp]

Thank you, Emma ! It was an excelent challenge for me.

[@user-ud8fk5lz9w]

Yes this lessons are available to its.

[@zakariyashakir4091]

Thank you Bonnie Aussie Lass

[@gabryellamendes.]

Thank you for this lesson, Emma. I tried to write the entire text, and I also discovered what a platypus is. What an amazing story! I'm glad to have heard it, and I hope that one day I can see a platypus in its natural habitat too (so I need to go to Australia). Thank you for sharing! 🥰

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Haha! Super packed with good things for you today Gabryella! You definitely need to visit Australia, the platypus will be waiting for you!

[@ivanovichmilrna214]

Крутий урок, спасибі вам

[@nataliesavelieva7961]

I am always impressed with the way you perform your lessons and explanations!

[@AungKyawWin-lu7vr]

Thank you so much...I really appreciate your great lessons❤....Excellent Teacher

[@bektashmuhaj7065]

Amazing teacher !❤️ 👏

[@gustavofigueiredo9804]

Thanks!!

[@ivanvegas292]

This is a great practice format Emma, thank you. Apart from the listening practice, focusing on specific words or word groups is useful for practising your writing skills and learning new vocabulary/collocations/use of prepositions. I missed 3 answers due to speed issues so this is a challenging practice that also demands fast thinking/writing. I hope you consider doing more videos like this one. Thanks again, you're the GOAT.

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Glad it was helpful Ivan! Practising this way is excellent for your memory and recall as well. I'll definitely keep this format on my list of new lessons to make.

[@hauyingcheng6839]

Thank you I love this

[@shakrabby134]

Great.

[@davesmith6436]

*I love the way you teach, Emma!😊Listening practice is always exactly what I search for! Learning English with* *you is getting a piece of cake!👍* *Thank you so much for every lesson you create, that's being appreciated by your students!👌👌👌*

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thank you! 😃 Yes, I've noticed that listening practice is something my students love. More on the way!

[@davesmith6436]

@@mmmEnglish_Emma *🥰🥰🥰🥰💘💘💘💘.... all of these are for you! Keep up doing your perfect job, Emma!*

[@valentinasampietro3074]

Dear Emma, thank you so much for your lessons ❤

[@user-vk5oi6pz5n]

Amezing teacher

[@BlueRoad_Vietnguyen]

thank you mam , you' re excellent Teacher 👌

[@MrSstar12345]

Nice!

[@user-hb1qb5uo8w]

Thank you for your teaching mam. I've been watching your videos. I'm going to join in one of your courses soon. Thank you.

[@Ani_D]

Thanks tecaher❤🎉

[@nelumsanjay4696]

great

[@nhungcute8888]

❤ lesson ❤

[@eustaquiozambrano2974]

Thank you so much. Have a good weekend Emma ❤ 👍

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

You too!

[@porus6312]

welcome back dear teacher

[@catherinelam9381]

Not only did we learn english through this video, but we also heard a warm and fantastic story. Love your voice so soothing and relaxing and I believe that you still relished your pleasant trip with your dear friend. Thank you Emma for your effort

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Oh! thank you, Catherine! It brings me great joy to hear that my story had a positive impact. ❤️

[@hassanshaqhan6192]

Thank you so much Emma, as always it a great video 🙏🙏🙏

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Ahmad.Sajjad834]

Outstanding mam❤

[@meaktooni]

Your voice fluencey lm understanding ❤

[@muquddaskhanum]

I appreciate ur effort for us ;) Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰 My dearest teacher Emma

[@ubaydah9149]

thanks so much teacher Emma .it was so interesting story

[@kawmadialwis6495]

Amazing...Thank you very much Emma 🥰🎉❤

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

You’re welcome 😊

[@boruto4959]

A nice classroom. Thank you

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

You are very welcome!

[@tihomirhristov77]

Never seen it, but already in love with that hidden gem 💙

[@user-lx7cx9tt9t]

Thank you Emma

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thanks you for the feedback Andre. I have just ordered a new mic. It's interesting this happens but not for everyone. Somehow it's related to the the sound profile of the recording. I will have to investigate!!

[@johnibat]

Thanks Emma...🙏

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Welcome! 🙌

[@robinsonflores5481]

Great lesson, thank you for u amazing job!!!

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thank you! 😃

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

This lesson was amazing!❤ Listening practise is so important. Thank you very much

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Glad you enjoyed it! You're most welcome.

[@Ruslan.Asadullin]

Another cool lesson from our beautiful Emma! 🌻🌼🌹

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Glad you liked it!!

[@auwal1981]

Thank you I appreciate your lessons

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

I appreciate you! Thanks for watching.

[@amina-sx7qo]

We miss u Emma . Ur the best 💗

[@marcosantoniostreit2918]

U r quite a poet, its Wonderful.

[@luisleyva956]

Good morning emma 🌹 🍎, thanks for the lesson

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Good morning! You're most welcome :)

[@Lena13_12]

Thank you so much this lesson was so helpful

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@syborggandroid]

Thank you for taking this ❤

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

You're so welcome!

[@lenasnow6968]

My favorite teacher!

[@rina.1799]

My too 😍

[@valerianardo]

I love this lessons and I think dictation can be very helpful

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Agree! Dictation is an excellent way to test your listening and learn new vocabulary. 🤓

[@valerianardo]

❤@@mmmEnglish_Emma

[@AdventureAttitude]

Hi Emma, Hope this message finds you well. My students are big fans of your content, because in the past I have incorporated your videos into my English lessons. Your content is useful and of high quality, and my students benefitfrom it. However, there’s a slight challenge - the volume of your voice in most videos is not very audible, especially when compared to other English KZbin channels.I have speakers, but ur the only channel, when I have to move to class to side around the speaker, which at times is not possible to do. As a fellow educator I hope you understand the importance of clear audio in an learning environment, so my request is, if could you please consider increasing the volume of your voice in future videos. This adjustment would significantly enhance the learning experience for my students and make your valuable content even more accessible. Thank you for your time and for the fantastic work you do and wishing you a happy holiday season ahead. Best regards, Rubén KZbinr and Nomadic English Teacher in (Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan)

[@AdventureRuben]

💯

[@Aerosmith77]

Thanks for the practice! It took me to your journey and I almost "saw" the platypus. You were so lucky to see one!

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

You're most welcome. They're so cute! And yes, very very special to see one in the wild!☺

[@Aerosmith77]

@@mmmEnglish_Emma yw too

[@SaleemPorduce78-pq2ft]

Good mam you are doing for foreign students,love from Sialkot Pakistan

[@shishirgaire1999]

Thank you so much Emma for making me able to secure band 8 in the IELTS test.

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Oh.. WOW! 😍 That's is incredible news! But the credit should go to you! Congratulations!

[@themonkhinekie3243]

mmm love english

[@mohammedalsubai3569]

Amazing lesson 😍

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Glad you think so!

[@alvarofortich6720]

Love it, very creative lesson Emma, as usual 😃😃

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thank you! 😍

[@user-ry8ud8tu9h]

Yes,I See

[@mohamedalfahad268]

Thanks alot ❤

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

You're welcome 😊

[@EnglishforfutureEFF]

Amazing

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thank you!

[@Mashkhura1214]

Thank you so much for video🎉. U r Beautiful❤

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

My pleasure 😊 Thanks for watching @mashkhura1214

[@dianaep.s.1929]

Hello dear teacher ☺️ Thanks for this work ❤ and for the PDF too🌹. It's not only an excellent lesson but an awesome piece of advice as well.🥰😘

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thanks for your kind words, Diana! Hope the PDF is helpful to you! 😊

[@candidenglish2815]

Thanku for wonderfully & fruitful session

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

You're most welcome.

[@chinglucy862]

Emma, you are truly the best teacher! Could you do a video based on different accents and vocabulary where you find people from america and UK? That would be so helpful as I am trying to learn more! 😇

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Hi! I've dedicated a few lessons to different accents. Check them out 😊 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIXSfaiFgsSko80 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipLJgGdpqN5rbqc 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqWTeHVmnqyLpLM 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4O7p2aqlr2ed8k

[@josealfonsosilvalatorre1826]

Great video

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thanks!

[@Dadsetan100]

I love you. You are prety, Kind, humain, and with many conviction. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@thomasgreen229]

Hey Emma, I've noticed one mistake! While you were telling the story, you said at number 10 in years, but when you gave the answers by the end of the video you said for years. I merely wanted to point you out to it! I find it's a good way to practice one's listening comprehension and see how much you are able to understand. Thank you 🙂

[@thamama-rh5oe]

We want more like this ❤

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

More to come! 😍

[@twentinq]

Emma, ​​informative as always. you are an excellent teacher! 😊

[@KonstantinEgorovSpb]

You ARE sparkling gratitude for your amazing lessons,Emma!❤

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

You're so welcome!

[@ManishSharma-sk2zh]

Hi, Emma Interesting and unique lesson. It is useful to all learners. Appreciate your efforts 👏👏. Thanks and regards,

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thank you!

[@ManishSharma-sk2zh]

@@mmmEnglish_Emma you're welcome

[@kalandarmohammed4690]

I have been following u for past 4 hrs ..its amazing..

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Hahaha! That's a lot of English!

[@kalandarmohammed4690]

@davesmith6436 narcissist type comment..is your wife along with u..i know 5 languages,tamil,hindi,english, arabic, and telugu. how many languages do u know? I also know some psychology...your comment is for Emma for her attention..dont mess with indian..

[@kalandarmohammed4690]

@davesmith6436 i knew that,u will not have a wife,.. also a girl friend for a weak.. cause you are a narcissists..i would like remind u. Engish is a language..neither a knowledge nor a wisdom..i hope u will understand..why dont visit psychiatrist doc..how many languages do u know?imwaiting for your reply..

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Your accent ❤

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Wow, I haven't been following you for a long time. You look so much prettier now.❤

[@rafiksalhi1917]

😊Great efforts from Great Teacher 😊

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed this lesson :)

[@user-zd3vz2xs7c]

❤

[@syedqaisarabbas5904]

Hello Emma how are you good evening I just want to tell you your way of teaching is too much good I pick ur way of teaching very easily. U r incredible teacher.

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Good evening Syed! I'm well thank you, looking forward to some rest. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this lesson and appreciate your lovely words.

[@jclaw6]

👍studying english is still a pleasure by following your creative videos

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thank you! 😃

[@user-vs8rk2bh6r]

Oh, Emma, if only you know, what a pleasure for a teacher of English to learn from such wonderful lessons of yours! What a lovely story to work with! lots of advanced vocabulary with tricky spelling) Some words were unfamiliar which is great because it only proves the saying "live and learn". Once again, thank you Emma!

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

I'm touched by your kind words! It's incredibly rewarding to hear that you find the lessons enjoyable and insightful ❤️

[@Soundtracktoenglish]

Unleash the power of words with this incredible video that supercharged my English learning journey! 🚀 From vocabulary boosters to pronunciation perfection, this is your secret weapon for language success.

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Beautifully said! 🙌

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[@user-vk3vr7po3n]

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[@andrefelipechannel]

Teacher, great lesson! Thank you! There is some years that I follow your free content and I realized that in some videos your audio seems like you were whispering. I'm using noise-canceling headphones and even so, it is hard for me to listen to what you are speaking. That's different from understanding, I'm not talking about the meaning of the word, but the sound itself. This is my feedback, about the media, but the content is awesome. Keep up the good work!

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thank you for your contribution, André! I appreciate it very much. I will work on improving this in future lessons.

[@rina.1799]

That was a great challenge 😍 I am saving money for „hey lady“; wanna joyn it again around Christmasß I’m looking forward/hoping to see you there 💕

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Sounds good @rina.1799! Come find me and say hello! 🤗

[@buonleo]

Inspiring story, amazing lesson!🌟 I missed 5 answers.

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Great job! 👏👏

[@toobatooba5334]

❤❤❤💕

[@Zevik_17]

I am learning a lot with you ❤️❤️🙏

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

😍

[@rebaz8978]

Greeting to you from kurdistan ❤

[@sadam2legend]

Hi Believe me you are the most amazing teacher that's I've ever seen I love you 😍

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thank you! 😃

[@sadam2legend]

@@mmmEnglish_Emma you're welcome 🥰

[@Harsh-em5hs]

👋 Emma its great pleasure for me to watch your video thats help us improve our speaking and learning skills i humble request to you please make video regards call centre ❤❤❤ first comment here from incredible india,,

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

What exactly about a Call Centre?

[@arteachbangla]

I am from Bangladesh

[@afrinsultana2384]

Thank you for this lesson it helped me improve my english listening

[@maya.7057]

Thank you very much, Emma! It's so weird and amazing to hear about a possibility of bumping into a platypus for people who live in northern countries! :) It's something of the kind of a mythic creature for us. Thank you for such a picturesque scene of the trip! You could be a writer! I wrote "in years" instead of "for years". Please, is it correct to also say "in years" or not? Thank you!

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

In the context of something you have/haven't done you can say either "in years" or "for years" Most native speakers would probably say "for years" Thanks for your kind feedback! I do enjoy writing, just wish I had more time 😆

[@maya.7057]

@@mmmEnglish_Emma Thank you so much for your quick response! :)

[@aurangzebsial4007]

Love from punjab Pakistan

[@luhas1luhas158]

2:35

[@user-ry8ud8tu9h]

Thank you Oh, How kind! See you Teach English give lessons They Study For in business Speak toilk People work , travel Student to want College University

[@user-fu5ek8ci6y]

The hardest part of learling english is definetly listening !! İts killing me !!

[@ganeshvicharefoodblog7817]

Emma you are not less than any Hollywood actress.

[@Standskeleton]

Just realized seeing you in a side angle you have some Italian 😊

[@rahatfirdos5204]

Mam i have exam in upcoming days of English can you make video lesson of direct and indirect speech In my country we use British English

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Hi, Rahat! This lesson will help you out with indirect speech kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJbGZ6KwfK-fn5I Happy learning! 😊

[@annachekmareva7872]

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[@michaelfunk254]

"Our decent" or "our descent"? When you enter it into Google, only "our descent" makes sense. Who's right?

[@MOAMA82]

OMG, this story is so engaging that I forgot why I'm watching the video. Is it real life story?

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Yes! It is 🙂 I'm so happy you enjoyed my story!

[@MOAMA82]

@@mmmEnglish_Emma awesome blossom.

[@victor_kinsey]

Let's meet to practice listening skills with you and improve my English... ;-)

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

We just did, no?

[@victor_kinsey]

@@mmmEnglish_Emma I mean in person, in real life, face to face👫