Exam Skills: 4 tips about preparing for an exam

22,699 views ・ 2017-04-10

BBC Learning English


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Rob Well, we all know exams are important; exams are stressful and
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exams make you study hard and as a result tend to improve your English! It's good to
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be prepared to minimise your stress along the way. Listen to our top tips to help you.
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Firstly – if you have a choice, consider which exam you want to take – is it the
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right one for you? Examiner and EFL Trainer, Mark Shea, has some good advice…
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EFL Trainer, Mark Shea Perhaps the most important thing is to make
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sure that you’re doing the right exam. It’s very easy to sign up for an exam which is
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either much too easy or much too difficult for you. You need to get some good advice
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perhaps from your teacher and maybe do some practice exams before you sign up for the exam.
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Rob So choose the right exam that suits your language level.
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Also, make sure that the exam you chose is suitable for your needs.
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Is it for a job? A university entrance? A visa application? Or is it for your own private
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purpose? The answer to these questions may determine which exams you choose.
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Whichever exam you chose to take, it’s important to be prepared. One way to do this is look
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at past exams papers and try out some practice material – this is often available for free
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on the exam provider's website. Once you've tried this practice material, it's important
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to get feedback – ask a teacher or look at the answers and notes on the website you used.
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Once you've made your choice and you know what you have to do in the exam, what next?
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This is what language expert, Karen Adams suggests…
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Language expert, Karen Adams When you enrol on an exam course, the first
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thing to find out is: When is the exam, how long have I got to study? So that can actually
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help you plan your study time. It’s very important to think about planning how you’re
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going to work
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Rob So plan your work right from the start and
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make sure you practise the right kinds of exercises right up until the time you take
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the real exam. Good luck and good revising!
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