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Common Listening Traps (and How to Avoid Them)

Common Listening Traps (and How to Avoid Them)

Quick Guide

The five distractors examiners hide in the audio — and the hearing techniques that neutralise them.

Review the checklist below before your next practice session:

  • Phrases like "but actually…" cancel the obvious answer.
  • Never write the number you hear first if options include near-twins.
  • Plural vs singular endings change the answer.
  • Names are spelled once — train yourself to write letters instantly.
  • Answers come in the order they appear — use that to stay oriented.
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