Our coach stopped beside a field, and a lamb climbed aboard. Passengers laughed until it settled beside the emergency exit. The driver had opened the doors because a fallen branch blocked the road. A farmer hurried over, calling softly, but the lamb ignored him. He explained that it could squeeze through a broken gate. Then an old woman unwrapped a warm cheese roll from her bag. The lamb followed its smell straight back down the steps. The farmer led it home, and the driver finally cleared our road. I have never forgotten our unexpected passenger on that journey.
“The Unexpected Passenger” হলো ভ্রমণ বিষয়ে বিনামূল্যের একটি B1 মধ্যম ইংরেজি লিসনিং ডিক্টেশন। এতে প্রায় 1 মিনিট লাগে।
প্লে চাপুন, স্বাভাবিক ইংরেজি অডিওর প্রতিটি বাক্য শুনুন, যা শোনেন তা টাইপ করুন এবং বানান, বাদ পড়া ও অতিরিক্ত শব্দ নিয়ে সঙ্গে সঙ্গে মতামত পান। শেষে প্রতিটি ভুল ব্যাখ্যা করা হয়।
B1 dictation: frequently asked questions
How should I use this dictation to improve my listening?
Listen to each sentence for its meaning, then replay it and type what you hear. Compare your answer with the correction and listen specifically for the words you missed. Finish by listening again without reading the text.
Can I replay a sentence if I do not catch every word?
Yes. Use the player to listen again while you work on the sentence. Try to identify a little more each time. If repeated listening stops helping, check the correction, then replay the sentence with the correct words in mind.
Where can I find the full transcript?
Open “Full transcript” below the player to read the complete passage. Try the exercise before opening it, then use it to check difficult phrases. Close it for a final listen so you can test what you now recognise by ear.
What should I focus on at B1?
Follow the story first, then check its exact wording. Review contractions, linking words and phrases where several familiar words sounded like one. Finish by listening again without the transcript.
What should I do with my mistakes?
Separate words you did not hear from words you heard but misspelled. Replay missed phrases with the correction visible, then hide it and try again. Practise spelling separately, and revisit the difficult phrases later before trying new audio.
Can I print this dictation for offline or classroom practice?
Use “Printable worksheet (PDF)” below the player. The worksheet includes practice activities and an answer key. For listening practice, play the online recording while you write on paper; keep the answers covered until you have finished.
Should I repeat this lesson or try another dictation?
Repeat the phrases you missed until you can hear the correction, then choose a new B1 dictation from the links above. Fresh audio shows whether the skill transfers beyond memorising one passage. If you cannot follow the message, try an easier level or use the free level test to find a starting point.