Last week I asked you to try transcribing (writing down) what the speaker says in the 1-minute recording below. If you've done this, compare your transcription with mine below. Did you make any mistakes?
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Transcript:
It is much easier for humans to understand information when it is structured. In fact, we remember information up to 40% better when it's structured.
I have lots of favourite structures. You see some of the structures up here behind me. The first structure is a chronological structure (past, present, future): Here’s how things used to be, here’s how they are today, here’s where they’re going in the future.
A chronological structure can really help you navigate your audience from one place to the next. Quite frankly structure sets expectations. You can't be lost if you have a map. Your structure provides a map, and the chronological structure is incredibly helpful for that.
The next structure happens to be the ‘problem, solution, benefit’ structure. This is one of the most persuasive structures out there. You start by explaining what the issue is, you talk about how to solve it, and then the benefits to the people.
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You will never see a transcription exercise in an IELTS test. It's just a good way to work on your listening skill.