Exam Skills: 5 more tips about revising

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BBC Learning English


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We all know there'ss no way around it - if you want to succeed in any exam, you have
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to get your preparation right. And that means knowing how best to revise so that you're
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ready when it's time to go into the exam room. Here's some advice from examiner Mark Shea.
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So planning when you revise is important. Remember to take into account what time of
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day you work best - is it late at night or maybe early in the morning?
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Be realistic with what you hope to achieve - anticipate and plan for likely interruptions.
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Maybe tell your friends you're revising and don't want to be disturbed.
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Revising can be hard work so take breaks - go for a walk, have a cup of tea and hopefully
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you'll return to your revision feeling refreshed. Language expert Karen Adams agrees that planning
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your revision is very important.
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So remember, start revising early and then the day before your exam, take a break and
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don't revise. Being prepared for your revision will avoid stress as the exam day approaches.
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Good luck!
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