Dictation
Every two months, the Macmillan Dictionary Website will feature a brand new dictation exercise inspired by the starred red words that feature so prominently in the Macmillan English Dictionary.
These activities, written by Straightforward author Philip Kerr, focus on many of the key features of the second edition of the Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced learners. To download Philip's guide to using dictation in class, please click on this link:
Dictation activity 2 - 'cooperation'
This dictation looks at common learner problems, and takes its inspiration from the two-starred red word, 'cooperation'. Based on the theme of extreme sports, the activity discusses some of the more bizarre pastimes thrill-seekers enjoy. Please click on the buttons below the definition of the headword to download the Audio Download, Script and Teacher's Notes.
Level: Upper Intermediate or above
Time: The audio clip is only about one minute long, so you can just use this as language practice for your class. If you decide to complete all of the activities outlined in the Teacher's Notes, the entire exercise will take one hour.
cooperation**
- a situation in which people or organizations work together to achieve a result that will benefit all of them.
- help that you give someone.
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Dictation archive - please click on this link to access the archive of dictation activities. The following exercise uses the real-life experiences of a remarkable New Zealander to practise some complex linguistic concepts.