Identify any key grammar points that you are consistently struggling to implement in your writing and speaking for example, tenses or articles – and ensure that you are undertaking revision activities to develop your – understanding of these areas. Ensure that when you undertake practice tests and do so in exam conditions so that you are able to complete the tasks in same amount of time that you will be allowed in the real tests. One week before your test Plan your exam day What time are you going to wake up? Where do – you have to travel to? How are you going to get there. Practice every day. You don’t need to lock yourself away in a dark room and never see daylight however you should begin to practice the four exam skills every day in the build up to your test. Complete practice tests, review your lessons and ask your teacher any questions that you might have. The night before your test Do not try to cram in lots of last minute revision; this will make you panic and it is unlikely that you will learn anything new that is of any use at this stage. If you do want to undertake some additional preparation, it can be beneficial to read through your notes regarding exactly what each test will involve and revise any key grammar points or vocabulary that you struggle with for a limited period of time. Ensure that you read through any emails that you have received from the OET exam regarding important information about your test and/or test venue so that you are fully aware of what you need to bring to the exam and where you need to go. Make sure that you check directions and instructions regarding how to get to your test venue so you are not panicking in the morning. Collect together any stationary, paperwork and ID that you need for the exam in one place so that you know where to find it in the morning.
Identify any key grammar points that you are consistently struggling to implement in your writing and speaking – for example, tenses or articles – and ensure that you are undertaking revision activities to develop your understanding of these areas. Ensure that when you undertake practice tests and do so in exam conditions so that you are able to complete the tasks in same amount of time that you will be allowed in the real tests. One week before your test Plan your exam day – What time are you going to wake up? Where do you have to travel to? How are you going to get there. Practice every day. You don’t need to lock yourself away in a dark room and never see daylight however you should begin to practice the four exam skills every day in the build up to your test. Complete practice tests, review your lessons and ask your teacher any questions that you might have. The night before your test Do not try to cram in lots of last minute revision; this will make you panic and it is unlikely that you will learn anything new that is of any use at this stage. If you do want to undertake some additional preparation, it can be beneficial to read through your notes regarding exactly what each test will involve and revise any key grammar points or vocabulary that you struggle with for a limited period of time. Ensure that you read through any emails that you have received from the OET exam regarding important information about your test and/or test venue so that you are fully aware of what you need to bring to the exam and where you need to go. Make sure that you check directions and instructions regarding how to get to your test venue so you are not panicking in the morning. Collect together any stationary, paperwork and ID that you need for the exam in one place so that you know where to find it in the morning.
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