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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42079 Short Drills
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You will hear a recording of a sports coach discussing the importance of mental preparation in athletics. 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:

Good afternoon, team. Today, I want to discuss the crucial aspect of mental preparation in sports. Believe it or not, your mindset plays a pivotal role in your performance. Visualisation techniques can significantly help in focusing your thoughts and achieving peak performance. It's also vital to set achievable goals, which provide clear direction and motivation. Remember, overcoming mental hurdles is just as important as physical training. So, let's prioritize mental exercises alongside our regular workouts to enhance our overall capability.
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Printed "key", the speaker says "pivotal"

Explanation: You will hear "plays a pivotal role". The printed word "key" is different. Both words start with different letters, and the spoken word is much longer.

Printed "immensely", the speaker says "significantly"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "can significantly help". Both end the same. Listen to the whole word.

Printed "essential", the speaker says "vital"

Explanation: Listen again to "It's also vital to". The printed word "essential" starts with a different letter, and the spoken word is much shorter.

Printed "realistic", the speaker says "achievable"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "set achievable goals". They start with different letters. The spoken word is slightly longer.

Printed "barriers", the speaker says "hurdles"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "overcoming mental hurdles". They start with different letters. The spoken word is shorter than the printed one.

Printed "explain", the speaker says "prioritize"

Explanation: The speaker says "let's prioritize mental exercises", not "explain". The printed and spoken words start with different letters, and the spoken word is noticeably longer.

Printed "drills", the speaker says "exercises"

Explanation: Listen for "mental exercises alongside our". The printed word "drills" starts with a different letter, and the spoken word ends differently.

"Visualisation" matches the audio

Explanation: "Visualisation techniques can" is a printed phrase that looks a bit formal. The speaker says it exactly as written, so do not click it.

"physical" matches the audio

Explanation: "as physical training" sits next to a changed word and may catch your eye. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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