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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43574 Short Renaissance
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You will hear a recording of a historian discussing the influence of the Renaissance on modern education. 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
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Correct Transcript:

Today, let's explore the profound impact of the Renaissance on modern education. This era, known for its revival of classical learning, introduced methods that emphasised the value of questioning and empirical evidence over mere acceptance of facts. The Renaissance was a catalyst, encouraging educators to focus equally on subjects like literature, philosophy, and the arts, alongside traditional scientific disciplines. It fostered an environment where critical thinking and individual inquiry were not just encouraged but seen as fundamental to learning. Interestingly, the movement also paved the way for the establishment of some of the earliest universities in Europe, institutions that continue to educate students centuries later.
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Printed "effect", the speaker says "impact"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "profound impact of". They start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "motivating", the speaker says "encouraging"

Explanation: The speaker says "a catalyst, encouraging educators". Both words end the same, so focus on the start to catch the right word.

Printed "ancient", the speaker says "traditional"

Explanation: Listen for "alongside traditional scientific". The spoken word is much longer, so wait for a longer word.

Printed "logics", the speaker says "movement"

Explanation: You will hear "Interestingly, the movement also". The printed form makes no sense in this place, so trust the audio.

Printed "introduction", the speaker says "establishment"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "for the establishment of". They start with different letters and end differently, so listen to the whole word.

"classical" matches the audio

Explanation: "revival of classical learning" has a familiar word that looks odd next to others. The speaker actually says it as printed, so do not click it.

"philosophy" matches the audio

Explanation: "subjects like literature, philosophy, and the arts" contains a long common word that may look like a trick. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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