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TED Talks Dictation Practice

Improve your listening skills through real TED Talks passages. Free dictation practice with structured sections.

Personal & Growth
Dictation lessons based on inspiring TED Talks about self‑improvement and personal development.
Education
Sharpen your listening skills through talks exploring modern education, learning, and teaching methods.
Technology
Practice with engaging TED Talks on innovation, AI, programming, and the future of tech.

About the TED Talks Dictation Course

The TED Talks Dictation Course on DictationToday is designed to help learners improve listening skills, sharpen pronunciation and strengthen comprehension through real-world speeches from leading thinkers, innovators and educators. With carefully selected TED Talk clips and structured transcription exercises, learners experience authentic English while training their ears to recognize natural pace, tone and vocabulary.

Why Learn English Through TED Talks?

TED Talks are known for delivering powerful ideas in clear, engaging and globally understandable English. Each speech includes real accents, natural phrasing and inspirational stories – making it one of the most effective tools for improving listening comprehension.

  • Practice full dictation and fill-in-the-blank (basic mode)
  • Listen at adjustable speeds
  • Check answers instantly
  • Learn key expressions, idioms and advanced vocabulary
  • Build confidence for exams like IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC
  • Learn anywhere, anytime — completely free

What This Course Includes

The TED Talks Dictation Course is divided into three major sections:

1. Personal & Growth

Learn from speakers who share deep insights about habits, creativity, discipline and personal transformation. This section is perfect for learners who want meaningful content while improving English.

2. Education

Explore educational theories, teaching methods and real stories from classrooms around the world. English learners in academic or teaching environments will enjoy this category.

3. Technology

Discover the future of innovation through topics like AI, robotics, future jobs and modern design. Improve English while learning cutting-edge ideas.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for learners aiming to improve English listening comprehension, students preparing for English exams, ESL teachers looking for classroom material, professionals who want to learn English and get inspired at the same time, and anyone who enjoys TED Talks and wants to understand every word clearly.

What You Will Achieve

  • Understand natural English speech with less effort
  • Improve grammar through real sentence patterns
  • Recognize fast-paced speech, linking sounds and natural rhythm
  • Expand vocabulary through real contexts
  • Develop confidence in listening-based examinations
  • Improve both active and passive English skills

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this TED Talks dictation course free?
Yes. DictationToday provides all dictation lessons completely free.

Do I need a textbook?
No. Everything — audio, transcript, exercises — is included online.

What English level is required?
The course is suitable for learners from B1 to C1 depending on the difficulty of each talk. Difficulty labels are shown for every lesson.

Can I use this course to prepare for IELTS or TOEFL?
Absolutely. Many questions are similar in structure and help improve listening accuracy.

Start Learning Today

Whether you are preparing for an exam, improving English for work or simply enjoy TED Talks, this dictation course will help you train your listening skills in a structured, enjoyable and effective way. Choose a section above and begin your learning journey now — 100% free on DictationToday.