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Listening
Some of the most common mistakes students make are
through lack of concentration. Always read the
instructions carefully and do not assume they are
exactly the same as other questions you have come
across.
Take your time so you avoid careless mistakes in the
seemingly easy initial questions. Focus on your
spelling to avoid needlessly dropping marks. If you are
struggling to understand the speaker, try not to panic.
Take a couple of deep breaths, relax and try again.
Never leave a blank – have an educated guess at an
answer and you may just be right.
Perhaps the most important skill for the listening
section is to the ability to read, write and listen at the
same time. Make sure you have practised doing this.
Reading
Be careful with your time. Move on from an answer
you are struggling with. Do not focus on words you do
not know – try to guess their meaning from the
context. Avoid re-inventing the wheel by simply
copying the answer from the text if it is there, and if
only one answer is requested, only give one answer.
Read widely from a variety of sources before taking the
exam, such as books, newspapers, magazines and
academic articles. For many students wishing to learn
English London is an ideal base, as there is so much
to see and do, with plenty of opportunities to read
English everywhere.
Always check your spelling and be careful not to
confuse singulars with plurals.
Writing
Stick to the question. Make sure your paragraphs are
clearly divided and deal with one idea at a time. Make
sure you are always answering the question directly.
Do not answer the question with a model answer you
have memorised. This is a recipe for disaster, as you
will not be answering exactly what the question asks.
Watch the clock and remember Task 2 needs more time
and can get you more points. Leave yourself time to
check and correct your writing.
Avoid repeating yourself. If you have made a point, do
not go on to do this again in different words.
Develop ways to quickly estimate how many words
you have written: for instance, if you fit 10 words on
to a line, then 15 lines will contain roughly 150 words.
Speaking
Be confident. You are being tested on your ability to
communicate effectively and not just your grammatical
accuracy. Always ask for clarification if you need it.
Rather than learn prepared answers, focus on learning
essential vocab and phrases, as the examiner will not
always stick to the script.
Be expansive. Always give opinions and try to develop
your points as much as possible.
Practise important phrases and possible responses at
home using a voice recorder.