Let’s practice writing by using a paraphrase of our passage from John 10:7-21, about Jesus the Good Shepherd. This is part six of Intermediate Lesson 2, or you can do it as an individual writing exercise.

[NOTE: The content of the dictation text comes from the passage, but it is not directly taken from the passage. This paraphrase provides a review of the vocabulary and grammar learned in this lesson.]

1. When you click “play,” you will hear a sentence spoken three times. The first time, just listen.
2. The second time, the speaker will pause after a few words so you can write. You can also pause the recording if you need more time.
3. The third time the speaker reads the text, she will read the whole passage again so you can check your work.

When you have checked everything, click the link to open the PDF with the finished text, so you can see how you did.

Dictation is a great way to practice your English writing! Listen for pauses in the speech, and insert punctuation like commas and periods. Remember to use capital letters at the beginning of sentences, and for proper nouns like the name Jesus.

Here we go! Do your best.