HearWriteEnglishLearn English by listening and typing — not copying.
Most typing tools show you the text. HearWriteEnglish reads it aloud — you listen, type what you hear, and see exactly where your spelling and typing need work.
How it works
Pick your level
From A1 (complete beginner) to C2 (near-native). Every text uses vocabulary suited to that level.
Listen and type
Press play, listen to the sentence, and type exactly what you hear. Wrong letters turn red instantly.
See two scores, not one
Typing speed and accuracy — plus whether you correctly typed the level's target vocabulary.
Why dictation, not copying
Most typing sites show you the text on screen — you just copy it. That trains typing speed, not English.
Trains listening, not just fingers
You never see the text first. You have to understand it by ear — the actual skill you need in meetings, calls and conversations.
Vocabulary score, not just WPM
Every text has target words for its level. HearWriteEnglish tells you if you got the meaning right, not just the speed.
Built around real CEFR levels
Text difficulty follows the same A1–C2 scale used by language schools and exams, not a random word list.
Frequently asked questions
Is HearWriteEnglish free?
Yes. The full practice library across all six CEFR levels (A1 to C2) is free, with no sign-up required.
What is dictation practice and why does it help?
Dictation means listening to spoken English and typing exactly what you hear. It trains listening comprehension, spelling and typing speed at the same time, which is closer to real-world tasks like taking notes in a meeting than copying text you can already see.
What English levels does HearWriteEnglish cover?
All six CEFR levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2, from complete beginner to advanced, with practical workplace and exam-relevant vocabulary at every level.