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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #43620 Short Collectors
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You will hear a recording of a local historian discussing the resurgence of vinyl records. 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 evening, vinyl enthusiasts! Today, we're diving into the resurgence of vinyl records, a trend that's music to the ears of audiophiles everywhere. Surprisingly, in an era dominated by digital formats, vinyl has seen a significant revival, attributing its popularity not only to the superior sound quality but also to the tactile experience it offers. Collectors and new fans alike are thronging to record stores to discover classics and new releases alike. The artwork and liner notes of vinyl records provide a deeper connection to the music, making listening an immersive experience. Moreover, vinyl is now considered a symbol of musical authenticity, as it captures the authentic essence of the recording.
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Printed "evolution", the speaker says "resurgence"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "diving into the resurgence of". The printed word starts with a different letter, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "advanced", the speaker says "digital"

Explanation: Listen again to "dominated by digital formats". The printed and spoken words begin with different letters, so follow your ears to the end.

Printed "current", the speaker says "new"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "discover classics and new releases". The spoken word is much shorter than the printed word, so listen for a short word.

Printed "entertainment", the speaker says "music"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "connection to the music". The printed word is much longer, and it does not fit the sentence, so trust the audio.

"audiophiles" matches the audio

Explanation: "a trend that's music to the ears of audiophiles everywhere" has a rare word. It looks tricky, but the speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

"artwork" matches the audio

Explanation: "The artwork and liner notes of vinyl records" has a common word next to the change. It may seem odd, but the speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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