This blog will look đď¸ into the things we should â and shouldn'tâ do when we prepareâđť for A2 Key and B1 Preliminary for Schools.
Do'sâ
- Set yourself goals.đŻ
- Write down your strengthsđŞ and weaknesses. đ
- Make a list đď¸of your daily responsibilities.
- Start fillingâđť in your timetable.
2. Practise đ§âđŤas much as you can!
- Do mock exams.đ
- Go through the A2/B1 vocabulary lists.
3. Get a good night's sleep before your exams.đ´
- Get plenty đ´of rest the night before đthe exam. It will give you the 𧨠energy you'll need during your exam as well as helping you keep your đfocus.
- This will help to give your brainđ§ fuel đ§ and maintain focus during your exam. It is important to eat a well-balancedđ´ meal to support đ§ memory and đ§ fuel your body to be đ¤ healthy and đŞstrong.
Don'tsâ
1. Don't âtry to đ§ memorise everything.
- You don't âneed to memorise đ§ everything. You need to learn đ importantâźď¸tips and strategies and some keywordsđď¸ for speakingđŁď¸ and writing.ââđť
- You should try to study in a quiet đ¤and comfortable đ¤environment which is called "exam-like conditions".
3. Don't try to study a fewâ° hours before your exam.
- Most of your studying should be done â in advanceđ to make sure you have covered everything you need to. The week before your exam should be for âťď¸ revision and recapping what you haveđ already learnt. This will help â you to feel at easeđ and be more prepared đŞ for your B1/A2 exam.
4. Don't forget to adapt when you need to.
- It is OKđ to change and adapt things if something isâ not working. Rememberâźď¸ your plan should help you succeed â đand not cause you to feel stressedđ. If you need to adapt and change your timetable, it is a đĄ great idea to change and try something đ new!
âźď¸Remember if you prepare correctly and believe in yourself, you will achieve great results! âźď¸
