Train your brain to use context and clues to understand speech.
What are Missing Word lessons?
Missing Word lessons are designed to strengthen your ability to understand speech in everyday listening situations. In each exercises, you’ll hear a short sentence with one word missing. Your task is to choose the correct word that completes the sentence.
This type of training helps improve:
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Auditory closure – filling in gaps when part of a word or sentence is unclear.
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Contextual listening – using surrounding words to predict meaning.
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Real-world listening skills – such as following conversations in noisy or fast-paced environments.
How it works
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A sentence is played aloud, but one word is replaced with a beep or silence.
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You’ll see several word choices on screen.
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Tap or click the word you think correctly completes the sentence.
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After your choice, the correct answer will be revealed, and you’ll hear the full sentence again.
Example
You hear: “She put the ___ on the table.”
Choices: book, cat, door, sky
Correct Answer: book
Levels and difficulty
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Each exercise starts with easier sentences and a smaller set of word choices (for example, 2 or 3).
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As you improve, the exercise becomes more challenging:
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Sentences may be longer or spoken more quickly.
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The number of possible answers increases (for example, up to 4 or 5).
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This gradual increase helps you build confidence while steadily improving your listening skills.
Tips for success
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Listen for context clues: The words around the missing word usually give strong hints.
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Don’t worry about mistakes: Each attempt helps train your brain to “fill in the blanks.”
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Use headphones: Clear audio makes it easier to focus on the exercise.
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Practice regularly: Just a few minutes a day can strengthen your listening skills over time.
Common questions
Q: What if I pick the wrong word?
A: That’s okay! The lesson will replay the full sentence with the correct answer, so you can hear how it fits.
Q: Do the exercises get harder?
A: Yes. As you progress, sentences may become longer, faster, or use more challenging vocabulary.
Q: How often should I do this exercise?
A: We recommend practicing a few times per week. Consistent training leads to the best results.