Dictation Practice – Phone Numbers, Dates, and Times

Dictation benefits, include improving listening skills, reinforcing spelling and expanding vocabulary. Answers provided in class.

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This task is designed to help ESL students improve their listening, writing, and comprehension skills through dictation practice.

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Dictation is a valuable tool for ESL students, offering multiple benefits, including improving listening skills, reinforcing spelling and grammar, expanding vocabulary, and enhancing pronunciation awareness. It also helps develop concentration, memory, and writing accuracy, while building student confidence and providing immediate feedback. By integrating listening, writing, and reading skills, dictation supports comprehensive language learning in the ESL classroom.

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ESL Worksheet

Instructions:
Listen carefully as your teacher reads each sentence. Write the correct phone number, date, or time on the line provided.

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Dictation

Part 1: Phone Numbers

1. Please call me tomorrow at ________________________________.
2. My French colleague’s number is ________________________________ if you need to reach her.
3. You can contact the German office at ________________________________ for more information.
4. The Spanish customer service hotline is ________________________________.
5. If you’re visiting Italy, you can book a taxi by calling ________________________________.
6. For assistance in Australia, dial ________________________________.
7. The Toronto branch can be reached at ________________________________.
8. To make a reservation in Japan, contact ________________________________.
9. Our Russian partner’s direct number is ________________________________.
10. The Swedish travel agency has a new number: ________________________________.
11. For emergencies in South Africa, call ________________________________.
12. If you need support in Brazil, phone ________________________________.
13. The helpdesk in India is available at ________________________________.
14. To reach the Dublin office, use ________________________________.

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Dictation

Part 2: Dates

1. The conference was held on ________________________________.
2. I was born on ________________________________.
3. We moved to our new house on ________________________________.
4. The new millennium began on ________________________________.
5. She started her new job on ________________________________.
6. Their wedding is scheduled for ________________________________.
7. He graduated from university on ________________________________.
8. We are planning a trip for ________________________________.
9. The museum opened its doors on ________________________________.
10. The company was founded on ________________________________.
11. My next appointment is on ________________________________.
12. Our anniversary is on ________________________________.
13. The final exam will be on ________________________________.
14. The concert took place on ________________________________.

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Dictation

Part 3: Times

1. The train arrives at ________________________________.
2. My class begins at ________________________________.
3. She usually has breakfast at ________________________________.
4. We need to leave by ________________________________.
5. The meeting is scheduled for ________________________________.
6. Lunch break starts at ________________________________.
7. The appointment is set for ________________________________.
8. The bus departs at ________________________________.
9. The movie starts at ________________________________.
10. The interview is at ________________________________.
11. The conference call is at ________________________________.
12. The fireworks will begin at ________________________________.
13. We always have lunch at ________________________________.
14. My alarm rings at ________________________________.

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