“Tips” to review and conquer English exams at DNU

The final exam is approaching, which is also the time when students are looking for tips to study and review effectively, especially in English. To help students review effectively and achieve high scores in the upcoming exam, Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh - lecturer of the English Language Department will reveal the secret to conquering the English exam for DNU students.

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In English, there is a saying: “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail ” (Benjamin Franklin). This saying emphasizes the importance of thorough preparation, which here means reviewing for the exam. So, to review for the English exam in any subject, you need to review two contents thoroughly.

First of all, review the content of the curriculum. We need to remember the vocabulary, grammar, and structures learned in the course materials to accumulate the English vocabulary required for that course. Don't forget to review the exercise outline that you are given in the program. This set of materials helps us review the content and practice test-taking skills at the same time.

In particular, as you know, the English exam at DNU always includes all 4 skills, so spend time focusing on practicing Speaking and Writing. For each section, you are suggested corresponding Speaking and Writing topics, so practice the Speaking section by "recording" the part you have prepared to listen and correct your mistakes, and for the Writing section, don't hesitate to write down the topics on paper to master them.

Besides, to completely conquer the English exam, you should diligently practice related knowledge from other sources. Below are some suggested websites for you to practice.

Links to practice English exams according to the European reference framework from level A1 to C2:

https://www.englishaula.com

https://www.englishrevealed.co.uk

Links to practice Toeic test:

https://study4.com/tests/toeic/

https://toeic-testpro.com

And one very important thing is that you need to review every day, because the specific feature of successful language learning requires regular practice. Therefore, make a schedule, spend at least 1-2 hours on English every day.

Go into the exam with confidence

Once you have reviewed thoroughly, we can confidently enter the exam. Set the alarm to take the exam on time, which means being present in the exam room at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time to complete the exam room procedures and stay calm to do well on the test.

In particular, English is an exam that says no to phones and documents, so you absolutely cannot bring these unnecessary things into the exam room, otherwise you will violate the regulations. So please concentrate on your work, do not be distracted by external factors.

Finally, smile confidently when entering the exam room with the invigilators and your fellow candidates. We have prepared very well, so what is there to be afraid of? Smile and you will definitely do well on your exam!

Good luck!

MSc. Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh - Lecturer of English Language Department