Useful phrases How to prepare it Sample answers Exam day tips Assessment scale
Exam day tips: Cambridge English Speaking tests
(not including Cambridge English: Young Learners)
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Before the test
What to bring to the test
On the test day
At the end of the test
Check the date, time and address. Your
centre will send you this information. If you have any questions, contact your centre before the day of the test. Remember to check how long it will take you to travel to the venue. Get to the venue early. Follow the directions to find the waiting area or go to the reception of the building and ask for directions.
Bring your identification (ID), for
example a passport or national ID card. It must be an original (not a copy) with a photo of you.
Turn off anything electronic (for
example, your mobile phone) when you arrive at the venue. The centre may take your photo for identification after the test. The supervisor will: check your ID give you your mark sheet. Please do not fold it tell you where to wait, and take you to the test room. Follow the instructions and wait quietly for your test. While waiting for your test you can practise your English by talking to the other candidates quietly in the waitingarea. Your supervisor will tell you where to put your bag during the test. If you have any questions or problems, tell the supervisor immediately.
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Please leave quietly.
You must not speak to other candidates waiting to do their test.