The Listening component is made up of 40 questions which are based on 4 recordings. It’s important to time yourself here and listen actively by not losing focus or leaving any blank answers. Attempt all questions because there are no penalties for incorrect answers. Try listening to English every day (i.e. through Television, YouTube, podcasts, radio, etc.) and get familiar with different accents.
Speaking:
Listen to the questions and try to speak clearly and slowly when doing the speaking part of the exam. Practising speaking English every day will help you do well and not simply memorise your answers - otherwise, it will look too scripted. Give full answers but do not use big and unfamiliar words - instead, try being more descriptive and stay away from overly used words like ‘okay, ‘good’-’bad’, etc.
Reading:
The reading component has around 14 different types of questions. Increase your reading skills by making the effort to read more in English or take up your favourite book in English. Make sure to read the instructions and time your reading so you are able to highlight keywords and points of the passage, which will allow you to match and understand the questions more thoroughly.
Writing:
Practise being comfortable with common topics - observing the way quality answers are commonly written and the way grammar use is structured in sentences. Develop your approach to explanations by incorporating a varied vocabulary, using strong verbs to give more meaning and not overusing common adjectives.
