Adjective Order Dictation: Origin Before Material
B1 Level
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Notice where something comes from and what it is made of. An origin word usually comes before a material word, with both close to the noun. You might hear a country adjective followed by cotton or silver. An earlier word can add size, age or an opinion, so keep listening until the noun completes the description. I'd hold that whole group together before typing. Do not swap in a more familiar country or material if the word takes another listen.
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