Before you listen read the topic sentences and try to predict ideas or words you expect to hear.. During the first listening decide on your answers.[r]
(1)Listening - tips for the FCE learner Part 1: Read and listen to the questions and options carefully Underline key words in the questions and try to predict what ideas or vocabulary you may hear connected to that topic Listen carefully for key words and choose the best option If you get stuck not panic! Move on and keep up with the flow of the recording Use the second listening to check your answers Part 2: Read through the notes you have and try to predict the type of missing information (Is it a number, name, place etc?) As you listen fill in the notes using no more than words Listen a second time and check your answers Read through and make sure you have not made any spelling mistakes Part 3: Read the instructions carefully to find out what topic the speakers will be talking about Before you listen read the topics A-F and try to predict ideas or words you expect to hear During the first listening decide on your answers Use the second listening to check your answers Remember that if one answer is wrong, it could mean that most of the other answers are in the wrong place Be aware that this part can be confusing because sometimes a word in one option may appear in more than one extract You need to focus on the differences between the speakers Part 4: Read the instructions carefully to find out what topic the speakers will be talking about Before you listen read the topic sentences and try to predict ideas or words you expect to hear During the first listening decide on your answers Use the second listening to check your answers (2)