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AIMS 1.

Provide an overview of the test

2.

Discuss test details

3.

Give examples of test items

4.

Discuss effective test taking strategies / tips

LISTENING CRITERIA C

Has no difficulty in understanding any kind of spoken language, whether live or broadcast, delivered at fast native speed.

B2

Can understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex speech on both concrete and abstract topics delivered in a standard dialect, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.

B1

Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job related topics, identifying both general messages and specific details, provided speech is clearly articulated in a generally familiar accent.

A2

Can understand enough to be able to meet needs of a concrete type provided speech is clearly and slowly articulated.

A1

Can follow speech which is very slow and carefully articulated, with long pauses for him/her to assimilate meaning.

A0

Not enough language knowledge demonstrated to allow for any meaningful inferences about the candidate’s ability.

GENERAL INFORMATION •

All questions are Multiple Choice

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There are 25 questions which must be completed in 50 minutes Parts 1 & 2 can be listened to twice, but part 3 only once The level of difficulty increases as the test progresses Conversations may be about: • Accommodation • Transport • Entertainment • Health • Shopping • Others

MULTIPLE CHOICE – Choose the correct answer: A, B, C or D Questions may involve sentence completion (stem sentences) 1 Paul and Jill decide to travel by A taxi B bus C train D bicycle OR they could be worded as a complete question (and you have to choose the best option) 1 Which room will be renovated? A bathroom B bedroom C dining room D kitchen

DOs & DON’Ts • • • • • • •

Answer all the questions even if you don’t feel sure about an answer Read the questions before the listening starts Read the questions carefully. Find the keywords which you can listen for Listen for stressed words Ignore lead-in phrases, articles, and connectives Be prepared for synonyms and paraphrasing Don't panic if you miss one question. Look ahead and concentrate on the next one