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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #52238 Short Financial literacy
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You will hear a recording. 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:

Financial literacy is a critical life skill that all students need to learn. As the saying goes, "a penny saved is a penny earned. "Many students graduate from high school and college without understanding basic financial concepts such as budgeting, investing, and saving. This lack of knowledge can lead to financial struggles and difficulties later in life.
Financial literacy is important because it helps students make informed financial decisions. By understanding how to manage their money, they can avoid debt, save for the future, and invest wisely. Additionally, financial literacy teaches students the value of hard work and delayed gratification. It encourages them to think about their long-term goals and how their current financial decisions will impact their future. So, let's prioritize financial literacy education for all students. By doing so, we can empower them to make smart financial decisions and achieve long-term financial success.
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Printed "scholars", the speaker says "students"

Explanation: Listen again to "that all students need". The printed word "scholars" is on the page, so listen to the end of the word.

Printed "primary", the speaker says "basic"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "understanding basic financial concepts". On the page it shows "primary" instead, so listen from the start of the word.

Printed "essential", the speaker says "important"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "Financial literacy is important because". You can see "essential" in the text, so watch the first letter and listen closely.

Printed "prepares", the speaker says "teaches"

Explanation: The speaker says "financial literacy teaches students the", not "prepares". It shows "prepares" there, so focus on the start of the word.

Printed "present", the speaker says "current"

Explanation: Listen for "their current financial decisions will". It lists "present" instead, so focus earlier in the word.

Printed "intelligent", the speaker says "smart"

Explanation: You will hear "we can empower them to make smart". The printed word "intelligent" is printed there, so note the much shorter spoken word.

"penny" matches the audio

Explanation: "a penny saved is a penny earned" has a common word you may doubt. It is exactly what the speaker says, so do not click it.

"investing" matches the audio

Explanation: "understanding basic financial concepts such as budgeting, investing, and saving" has a long word next to the change. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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