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#learning

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#ielts

#entertainment

#kids

#songs

#toeic

#voa

#bbc

#toefl

#science

#fairy-tale

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#tutorial

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PRINCESS MONONOKE | Official English Trailer
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PRINCESS MONONOKE | Official English Trailer
KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE | Official English Trailer
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KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE | Official English Trailer
Toy Story Tribute
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01:53
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Toy Story Tribute
Stranger Things 5 | Official Trailer | Netflix
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02:55
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Stranger Things 5 | Official Trailer | Netflix
Love mom
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02:24
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Love mom
Valentine's Day Story | Culture and History | Stories for Kids
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02:59
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Valentine's Day Story | Culture and History | Stories for Kids
A Dolphin Show Debate
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01:12
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A Dolphin Show Debate
Talking About Your Job
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05:25
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Talking About Your Job
Day By Day - one minute phrase lesson (series #46) | Learn English - Mark Kulek ESL
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01:52
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Day By Day - one minute phrase lesson (series #46) | Learn English - Mark Kulek ESL
9 Ways to Ask for Help in English
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02:49
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9 Ways to Ask for Help in English
How to Improve Spelling ✅
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04:56
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How to Improve Spelling ✅
How to Pronounce RESUME & RESUME - American English Heteronym Pronunciation Lesson
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How to Pronounce RESUME & RESUME - American English Heteronym Pronunciation Lesson
A1 English Listening Practice - Homes
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04:30
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A1 English Listening Practice - Homes
A1 English Listening Practice - Soccer
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04:42
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A1 English Listening Practice - Soccer
A1 English Listening Practice - Supermarket
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A1 English Listening Practice - Supermarket
A1 English Listening Practice - Technology
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A1 English Listening Practice - Technology
Cam 20 Test 1 Part 1
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Cam 20 Test 1 Part 1
Cam 20 Test 1 Part 2
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Cam 20 Test 1 Part 2
Cam 20 Test 1 Part 3
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Cam 20 Test 1 Part 3
Cam 20 Test 1 Part 4
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Cam 20 Test 1 Part 4
SON TUNG M-TP x TYGA | COME MY WAY | OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
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SON TUNG M-TP x TYGA | COME MY WAY | OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
Discover Tet: Exploring Vietnam’s Lunar New Year Traditions
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Discover Tet: Exploring Vietnam’s Lunar New Year Traditions
Nothing Beats a Jet2holiday
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Nothing Beats a Jet2holiday
Cardi B appeared in court, answered questions like "rap"
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Cardi B appeared in court, answered questions like "rap"
Do You Like Pizza? | Learning Songs | Conversation 2 | Little Fox | Animated Songs for Kids
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Do You Like Pizza? | Learning Songs | Conversation 2 | Little Fox | Animated Songs for Kids
Where's Maxie? | Learning Songs | Conversation 2 |  Little Fox | Animated Songs for Kids
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Where's Maxie? | Learning Songs | Conversation 2 | Little Fox | Animated Songs for Kids
My Favorite Color Is Blue | Learning Songs | Conversation 2 | Little Fox | Animated Songs for Kids
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My Favorite Color Is Blue | Learning Songs | Conversation 2 | Little Fox | Animated Songs for Kids
What Do You Want to Do? | Learning Songs | Conversation 2 |  Little Fox | Animated Songs for Kids
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What Do You Want to Do? | Learning Songs | Conversation 2 | Little Fox | Animated Songs for Kids
Alan Walker - Faded
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Alan Walker - Faded
Alan Walker - The Spectre
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Alan Walker - The Spectre
Passenger | Let Her Go
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Passenger | Let Her Go
See You Again
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See You Again
First-Class Upgrade Perks
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First-Class Upgrade Perks
Sarah's Sales Success: MVP Debate
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Sarah's Sales Success: MVP Debate
Holiday Shipping Hustle
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Holiday Shipping Hustle
Investing in Stocks: A Long-Term Strategy
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Investing in Stocks: A Long-Term Strategy
English in a Minute: Pack Rat
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English in a Minute: Pack Rat
English in a Minute: Zone Out
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English in a Minute: Zone Out
The Economics Report: New Clothing Manufacturing Jobs Could Increase in South Asia
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The Economics Report: New Clothing Manufacturing Jobs Could Increase in South Asia
English in a Minute: Play Up
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English in a Minute: Play Up
Morning routine: Phrasal verbs with Georgie
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Morning routine: Phrasal verbs with Georgie
4 slang words: English in a Minute
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4 slang words: English in a Minute
Phrasal verbs with Georgie: Travel ✈️
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Phrasal verbs with Georgie: Travel ✈️
'Bored' and 'boring' - Learners' Questions
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'Bored' and 'boring' - Learners' Questions
The Amazing Waggle Dance of Bees
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The Amazing Waggle Dance of Bees
Fads vs. Trends: Spotting the Difference
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Fads vs. Trends: Spotting the Difference
The Amazing Waggle Dance of Bees
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The Amazing Waggle Dance of Bees
Rethinking Women's Roles in US History
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Rethinking Women's Roles in US History
Where did Halloween Come From?
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Where did Halloween Come From?
Inside your Body when You Drink Coffee
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Inside your Body when You Drink Coffee
How To Wake Up Better
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How To Wake Up Better
What to Do on a First Date
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What to Do on a First Date
The Goose That Laid Golden Eggs | Bedtime Moral Story For Kids With Subtitles
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The Goose That Laid Golden Eggs | Bedtime Moral Story For Kids With Subtitles
Jack and the beanstalk - Kids Stories - LearnEnglish Kids British Council
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Jack and the beanstalk - Kids Stories - LearnEnglish Kids British Council
Story for Children | The Wolf and The Lean Dog  | Kids Story | English Story by Anon Kids
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Story for Children | The Wolf and The Lean Dog | Kids Story | English Story by Anon Kids
Thanksgiving Story for Kids - The First Thanksgiving Cartoon for Children | Kids Academy
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03:24
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Thanksgiving Story for Kids - The First Thanksgiving Cartoon for Children | Kids Academy
Unlock Your English: From Listening to Speaking
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Unlock Your English: From Listening to Speaking
A Fun Way to Introduce Ourselves
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A Fun Way to Introduce Ourselves
Who I'd Like to Meet
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01:05
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Who I'd Like to Meet
The Ten Second Quiz
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The Ten Second Quiz
Learn Phonetics (IPA) in under 5 minutes
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Learn Phonetics (IPA) in under 5 minutes
Consonant 20 - /h/
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Consonant 20 - /h/
Consonant 21 - /j/
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Consonant 21 - /j/
Consonant 23 - /w/
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Consonant 23 - /w/
Baking Bread with Lava in Iceland
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Baking Bread with Lava in Iceland
2 INGREDIENT DOUBLE CHOCOLATE FUDGE
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2 INGREDIENT DOUBLE CHOCOLATE FUDGE
Surprising Kids With Giant Versions Of Their Favorite Foods
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Surprising Kids With Giant Versions Of Their Favorite Foods
Easy Raspberry Jam
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01:26
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Easy Raspberry Jam
How to choose a doctor
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How to choose a doctor
How to Take a Self-Portrait | Portrait Photography
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01:40
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How to Take a Self-Portrait | Portrait Photography
5 Indeed Job Search Tips
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5 Indeed Job Search Tips
How to Survive a Lightning Strike
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02:27
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How to Survive a Lightning Strike
This Could Be the Most Expensive Instrument Ever
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This Could Be the Most Expensive Instrument Ever
TikTok Helps Author Become Bestseller
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TikTok Helps Author Become Bestseller
Pub Becomes a 'Cheers' for People With Dementia
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Pub Becomes a 'Cheers' for People With Dementia
Little Girl Undergoes 8 Heart Surgeries
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Little Girl Undergoes 8 Heart Surgeries
Two-tier administrative model drives decentralisation | Vietnam Today
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Two-tier administrative model drives decentralisation | Vietnam Today
Vietnam edge South Korea in shootout for AFC U23 bronze | Vietnam Today
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Vietnam edge South Korea in shootout for AFC U23 bronze | Vietnam Today
New Year 2026 around the world | Vietnam Today
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New Year 2026 around the world | Vietnam Today
New York welcomes the New Year's Eve ball | Vietnam Today
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New York welcomes the New Year's Eve ball | Vietnam Today
What are those floaty things in your eye?
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What are those floaty things in your eye?
How to recognize a dystopia
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How to recognize a dystopia
Kelly McGonigal | How to make stress your friend (Condensed Talk)
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Kelly McGonigal | How to make stress your friend (Condensed Talk)
How the world’s tallest skyscraper was built
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How the world’s tallest skyscraper was built
18 Awe-Inspiring Things To Do in ICELAND | Travel Better in Iceland!
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18 Awe-Inspiring Things To Do in ICELAND | Travel Better in Iceland!
Tokyo, Japan: Harajuku Tokyo - Takeshita Street - Tokyo Travel Information
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Tokyo, Japan: Harajuku Tokyo - Takeshita Street - Tokyo Travel Information
Tokyo, Japan: Old Tokyo - Asakusa & Senso-ji Oldest Temple in Tokyo - Tokyo Travel information
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Tokyo, Japan: Old Tokyo - Asakusa & Senso-ji Oldest Temple in Tokyo - Tokyo Travel information
Oahu Hawaii Top Things To Do | Viator Travel Guide
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Oahu Hawaii Top Things To Do | Viator Travel Guide
Mass Crocodile Hatching
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Mass Crocodile Hatching
Otter Moms Wrap Their Babies in Seaweed Blankets
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Otter Moms Wrap Their Babies in Seaweed Blankets
Baby Penguin Tries To Make Friends
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Baby Penguin Tries To Make Friends
Honey Buzzards Feast on Deadly Hornets
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Honey Buzzards Feast on Deadly Hornets
An Accident Waiting to Happen
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An Accident Waiting to Happen
Dreaming of the Stage
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Dreaming of the Stage
The Perfect Coffee Machine
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The Perfect Coffee Machine
The Value of Good Advice
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The Value of Good Advice
Business English Conversation
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02:43
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Business English Conversation
What is Bitcoin?
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What is Bitcoin?
Common phrases you might use in an interview
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Common phrases you might use in an interview
Top 6 Tips For Your Cover Letter
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Top 6 Tips For Your Cover Letter

Dictation is a powerful listening practice method where you listen to native speakers and accurately transcribe what they say. This helps you grasp every word, distinguish sounds, and significantly improve overall English listening comprehension.

Your Guide to Dictation Practice

4 simple steps to begin your Dictation journey on Parroto

  1. 1

    Choose Your Lesson

    Select a lesson tailored to your proficiency level from our extensive and diverse content library. Options range from beginner conversations to advanced dialogues.

  2. 2

    Listen and Transcribe

    Listen carefully to the audio and type what you hear. You can listen multiple times, adjust playback speed, and use hints as needed to improve dictation accuracy.

  3. 3

    Check Your Results

    Compare your transcription with the original text. Our system highlights correct and incorrect parts, helping you identify areas for improvement in listening comprehension.

  4. 4

    Smart Review

    The system automatically saves English words and phrases you frequently mishear or misspell. These are then added to a personalized review list for later targeted practice.

Key Features of Parroto for Dictation

Unique tools designed to make your Dictation practice more effective

  • Comprehensive Listening Practice

    Enhance your listening comprehension with diverse, authentic native English content, including real conversations and media.

  • Efficient Note-Taking & Transcription

    Train your ability to quickly and accurately transcribe spoken English, boosting your attention to detail.

  • Smart Memorization System

    Our intelligent review system helps you retain new English vocabulary and challenging phrases longer by focusing on your weak points.

  • Detailed Progress Tracking

    Monitor your English listening improvement over time with comprehensive and insightful charts, showing your accuracy and speed gains.

How to Maximize Your English Learning

Explore Parroto's unique features for a holistic learning experience beyond Dictation

  • Precise Listening Skills

    Dictation

    Practice listening and transcribing to sharpen your auditory comprehension and catch every nuance of spoken English.

  • Perfect Your Pronunciation

    Shadowing

    Master native-like intonation, rhythm, and accent by mimicking real speakers. Get instant AI feedback on your English speaking.

  • Intelligent Note-Taking

    Smart Notes

    Automatically save and review everything you've learned, including difficult English words and phrases, for better retention and targeted study.

  • Visual Progress Tracking

    Progress Tracking

    Visualize your English language learning journey and see your improvement over time with intuitive graphs and detailed statistics.

What Our Users Say

Join thousands of satisfied learners who have improved their English pronunciation and listening skills with our dictation and shadowing approach.

4.8/5

Based on 2,300+ reviews on App Store

Meti nt
United States
•Oct 17, 2025

This app provides the best functionality that I was looking for. I really appreciate the builders of this app. It truly helps improve my English skills.

Huy forum
Vietnam
•Oct 16, 2025

This app is amazing, the lessons are really interesting!

Linh Nguyen 2397
Vietnam
•Nov 15, 2025

This is the first app where I actively went to the reviews section. I've tried many English apps but this one satisfies me the most. It trains both listening and speaking. Lessons are organized by level, making it easy to find the right fit. They're short and engaging — one lesson a day doesn't take much time. The pronunciation recognition doesn't feel frustrating like some other apps. The interface is user-friendly, clean, and easy to use. And best of all, it's completely free. Absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much to the team behind this app!

ebad -elrahman
Egypt
•Dec 10, 2025

It's really very easy for practice shadowing and it's completely free. I enjoyed it!

Ruby Hwang
South Korea
•Dec 13, 2025

Free app with diverse exercises that help improve listening skills at all levels.

IcyJasmineTea
Japan
•Dec 15, 2025

I will suggest my friends to use it for improving English skills.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Common inquiries about the Dictation method for English listening

Yes, Dictation is adaptable for all proficiency levels. You can start with foundational lessons and gradually advance the difficulty over time as your English listening skills improve.

For optimal results, we suggest practicing 15-30 minutes per day. You can divide this into several shorter sessions to fit your schedule.

The system will track your accuracy rate in exercises, identify your common mistakes, and show your progress over time through detailed analytics.

Yes, Parroto works seamlessly on any internet-connected device, including phones, tablets, and computers, allowing you to practice dictation on the go.

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