Why this course?

Description

LISTENING MODULE - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

FORMAT

• The Listening module takes about 30 minutes to complete.
• At the end test takers are allowed 10 minutes to transfer their answers to an answer sheet.
• The Listening module is same for both Academic and General Training version of the test.
• There are 4 parts, each with 10 questions
• The test gets progressively more difficult.
• All the instructions are pirnted on the question booklet.

AUDIO RECORDING

• You will hear a variety of accents e.g. British, Ameriacn, Australian.
• Answer the questions as you listen because the recordings is played once only.
• Some time is allowed during the recording to preview the questions.
• Answers are in the same order as the information on the recording.
• If you miss listening to the information for a particular question, guess the answer because wrong answers are not penalised.

MARKING

• One mark is given to each correct answer.
• Spelling is important. A spelling mistake counts as a wrong answer.
• Both American and British English spellings are accepted but be consistent
• A hyphenated word (e.g. absent-minded, flow-chart) counts as one word.
• Grammar is important : e.g. if you write a singular noun instead of plural noun, it counts as a wrong answer
• Write answers clearly. Illegible handwriting will result in a wrong answer.

TIPS 

• Follow the instructions carefully
• Listen for the specific information you want.
• Do not be panic if you think the topic is too difficult or the speaker is too fast ; relax and tune in.
• Read, write and listen at the same time.
• Focus precisely on what you are asked to do in completion type questions.