Dictation practice

Practise listening, one sentence at a time.

Play a short sentence, type exactly what you hear, and check it. You see the word you missed straight away, and every correct sentence adds to today’s points.

  • Short, real-life sentences
  • Three playback speeds
  • Capitals and punctuation don’t count

Why Infasto

Easy to start, easy to keep going.

Start today, see your progress every day.

  • Free

    Free to practise

    Every lesson is free. Start straight away as a guest, no sign-up needed.

  • Easy

    Easy to practise

    Press play, type what you hear, then check. Slow a sentence to 0.5× and replay it as often as you like. Capitals and punctuation don’t count.

    • Short sentences
    • Unlimited replays
    • Mistakes shown instantly
  • Every day

    Track your progress every day

    Every correct word is a point. Your points, streak and week chart show how far you’ve come. Create a free account to keep them.

Why it sticks

Small wins you can see, every day.

  1. Listen

    Play one short sentence. Slow it down whenever you need to.

  2. Type

    Type the whole sentence, just as you hear it.

  3. Check

    Check it. Every correct word is a point.

Lessons sorted into units

Browse by folder, pick up where you left off, and replay any sentence as often as you like at 0.5×, 0.75× or full speed.

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Featured lessons

Hand-picked by our editors. Or open a folder and go at your own pace.

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From the blog

Tips for better listening

Listening skillsEnglish listening for beginners: where to start and how to practiseStart with short, clear sentences you can mostly hear, listen actively and slow down when you need to. A simple daily routine for beginners.3 Nov 2026Getting startedWhere should beginners start learning English?A simple path for beginners: get to know English sounds, learn through familiar topics and listen every day, rather than spreading yourself thin on grammar.2 Nov 2026Dictation methodWhat is dictation? How to practise it so your listening really improvesDictation means listening to a sentence and writing down exactly what you hear. Why it works, and a short routine to practise it every day.2 Nov 2026
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Questions

Good to know

Is Infasto free?

Yes. Every lesson is free to practise.

Do I need an account?

No. You can practise as a guest. Create a free account to keep your points, streak and progress.

How does a dictation lesson work?

Play a short sentence, type what you hear, then check it. Words you got right turn green, and the first one that differs shows in blue.

Can I slow the audio down?

Yes. Play any sentence at 0.5×, 0.75× or full speed, and replay it as often as you like.

Do capitals and punctuation count?

No. Only the words count, so you can focus on what you hear.

Which lessons should I start with?

Start with a featured lesson, or open a folder and pick one that fits you.

Five sentences a day.

That’s one lesson. Do it today and tomorrow, and you have a streak.

Start practising