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Listening Practice & Comprehension: Academic Discussions

Format: IELTS Section 3 — a three-person academic discussion, with a who-said-this speaker-matching task

Your device reads a short academic discussion aloud — students and a tutor planning a project, or choosing a dissertation topic. As you listen, work out which speaker said what, then answer two detail questions. Switch to Exam Mode when you're ready for a single, real-pace play.

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How this helps your listening

  1. Choose a discussion below — each has three speakers working through an academic decision, just like IELTS Section 3.
  2. Pick Practice Mode (unlimited replays, adjustable speed) while you're learning, or Exam Mode (one play only, real pace) to test yourself properly.
  3. As you listen, work out who said each statement below, and answer the two detail questions.
  4. Submit to see your score, then reveal the full transcript to see exactly what you missed and why.

Choose a discussion

Discussion

Unlimited replays, adjustable speed — good for learning the format.
Press play to begin.
Speed 1.0×
Who Said This?
Tap the speaker who made each statement below.
Detail Questions
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