Fill in the Blanks (Listening)(FIB-L)
Feeds LISTENINGAudio plays once; ~7–10s preview
Type as you hear — never stop for a missed blank.
Research-seeded guide — verified method and traps included; a full live example is coming next.
The Format
- On screen
- Transcript with missing words
- Your job
- Type each missing word as you hear it
- Scoring
- 1 point per word — exact word, exact spelling
The Scoring
1
Each correct word
Exact word + exact spelling required.
Steady per-word marks into Listening — spelling still gates each point.
The System
Cursor Ready
1
PREVIEW
Skim in the 7–10s before audio
Get the topic and park your cursor in blank 1.
2
TRACK
Type as you hear
Type phonetically if unsure — fix spelling after the audio ends. Never stop to think.
3
REPAIR
After audio
Fix spelling, add plural endings, re-read the full text for sense.
Avoid
The 2 Traps That Cost You the Task
✕ Fixating on a missed blank
You lose the next three. Jump forward immediately.
✕ Dropped plural endings
-s and -ed vanish at speed. Repair pass catches them.
Daily Drills
- →Daily: 2 items; log every misheard word family.
Memory Hooks
Cursor in blank 1 before audioMiss one? Move on.