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2. Dictation (exercise) - Wikipedia

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   Dictation (exercise) Dictation is the transcription of spoken text: one person who is "dictating" speaks and another who is "taking dictation" writes down the words as they are spoken. Among speakers of several languages, dictation is used as a test of language skill, similar to spelling bees in the English-speaking world.

3. Dichotic listening - Wikipedia

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   Dichotic listening is a psychological test commonly used to investigate selective attention and the lateralization of brain function within the auditory system. It is used within the fields of cognitive psychology and neuroscience . In a standard dichotic listening test, a participant is presented with two different auditory stimuli ...

4. International English Language Testing System - Wikipedia

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   International English Language Testing System (IELTS / ˈ aɪ. ɛ l t s /) is an international standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. It is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP and Cambridge English, and was established in 1989. IELTS is one of the major English-language tests in the ...

5. Selective Listening: What It Is and How It Works - WebMD

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   It involves consciously or unconsciously choosing to listen to what is relevant to you and ignore what isn’t. It is a skill that anyone can develop and improve. For example, when you visit a ...

6. Tips to Help You Improve Your Listening Skills - WebMD

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   Here are six things you can do to improve your listening skills: ‌. 1.Put Away Your Phone‌. Cell phones and technology can be very distracting. It pulls your attention away from what you’re ...

7. Why Do People Talk to Themselves? - WebMD

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   Some people feel that self-talk creates a “presence” around them that makes them feel better. This can help with loneliness. But in some cases, when people talk to themselves in an erratic or ...

8. Does Reading Make You Smarter? 7 Things to Know - Healthline

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   6. It can improve brain health. Books put knowledge directly into your hands (or ears, in the case of audiobooks). Yet all the knowledge in the world may have little benefit when you have trouble ...

9. Proprioception Exercises for Better Balance and Body Awareness

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   Stand on your left foot and lift your right foot in front of you a few inches off of the ground. Hold for 2–3 seconds, then return to the starting position. Follow the same steps as you lift ...