Printable: test day checklist
By Michael Ukwuma
What to do the day before, the morning of, and during each part of the test.
The day before
- Confirm the test centre address and travel time
- Prepare the ID named in my booking
- Light review of my Red List only
- Sleep early
The morning
- Eat something
- Arrive early
- Warm up: speak English aloud for five minutes on the way
During the test
- Listening: set up note shapes before each recording
- Listening and Reading: never leave a blank
- Reading: skim 30 to 40 seconds, then prove every answer
- Writing: plan 5 minutes, check the last 4 to 5
- Writing: 150 to 200 words, every point covered
- Speaking: Say, Support, Seal, and use the full time
If something goes wrong
One bad question does not decide your score. Let it go and give the next question your full attention.