Error Analysis of TEM-4 Dictation and Teaching Suggestions to TEM-4 Dictation

Abstract

Dictation is an important part in Test for English Majors-4 (TEM-4) in China. By analyzing the data of the results of TEM-4 (2010), this paper classifies the error types in TEM-4 dictation and investigates the causes of these different errors. The authors hope this paper will be helpful for English teachers in the preparation of teaching TEM-4 dictation.