B2 Dictation – Studying Abroad

Dictation B2 - Studying Abroad

Instructions: Listen carefully and write down what you hear. Your teacher will read the passage aloud.

(Teacher’s Script – 15 Sentences):

Last year, I studied abroad in Canada for one semester.

My university offered a scholarship, so I decided to apply.

When I told my parents, they said it was a great opportunity.

They also reminded me to prepare for cultural differences.

Before I left, my professor explained the Canadian curriculum to me.

He said it would be more discussion-based and student-centered.

I was excited, but I also felt nervous about leaving home.

During the first week, I experienced a bit of cultural shock.

People spoke quickly, and I didn’t always understand everything.

However, my classmates were friendly and helped me adjust.

I quickly learned to manage my time and became more independent.

My host family said they were impressed by how open-minded I was.

I preferred learning in a more interactive environment.

Now I recommend studying abroad to all my friends.

It was one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had.

1. Where did the speaker study abroad?

2. What did the speaker's parents say?

3. How was the Canadian curriculum described?

4. What challenge did the speaker face in the first week?

5. What did the host family say about the speaker?

6. What does the speaker recommend now?

7. My parents said it a great opportunity.

8. They reminded me to for cultural differences.

9. My professor explained the curriculum more discussion-based.

10. He said it student-centered.

11. I said I a little nervous.

12. I a bit of cultural shock at first.

13. My host family said they by me.

14. I said I learning in an interactive environment.

15. I now recommend that others abroad.

16. It one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had.