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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40193 Short Music education
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You will hear a recording of a music teacher explaining the importance of music education in schools Below is a transcription of the recording. Some words in the transcription differ from what the speaker said. Please click on the words that are different.
* Click on the words that are different from what you hear
Result:

Correct Transcript:

Music education in schools is not just an extracurricular activity; it's a critical component of a well-rounded education. Through music, students learn discipline, creativity, and collaboration. They're exposed to various cultures and histories through the study of different musical styles. Instruments like the piano and the violin teach patience and accuracy, while singing in a choir can improve language skills and emotional expression. Significantly, music classes offer a unique way to engage with emotions, making them an indispensable part of the curriculum.
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Printed "teamwork", the speaker says "collaboration"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "creativity, and collaboration". The page shows "teamwork" but the audio uses a different word, so listen to the start.

Printed "genres", the speaker says "styles"

Explanation: The speaker says "different musical styles", not "genres". Both words end the same way, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "precision", the speaker says "accuracy"

Explanation: Listen for "teach patience and accuracy". precision is shown on the page but not spoken, so listen to the start.

Printed "enhance", the speaker says "improve"

Explanation: You will hear "can improve language". The words start with different letters, so focus on the start of the word.

Printed "Importantly", the speaker says "Significantly"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "Significantly, music classes offer". The printed word "Importantly" appears on the page, so listen to the start.

Printed "connect", the speaker says "engage"

Explanation: Listen again to "way to engage with". The page shows "connect" but the audio uses a different word, so focus on the start.

"choir" matches the audio

Explanation: "singing in a choir can enhance language skills" looks odd next to changes. The speaker actually says "choir" exactly as printed, so do not click it.

"violin" matches the audio

Explanation: "the piano and the violin teach patience" has two instrument names that may trick you. The speaker says "violin" exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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