Preparing for BEC Vantage Listening

Candidates should

1.use the full time allowed to read the questions carefully before they hear each piece, and underline key words and phrases in the instructions and questions. If they familiarize themselves with what is being asked, they are more likely to focus precisely on the points being tested. For example, in Part1, this will help candidates anticipate what kind of answer is required.

2.write no more than two words and / or a number in Part1

3.remember that any error discovered in Part2 when hearing the piece for the second time may have an effect on the other answers

4.concentrate on gaining an in-depth understanding of what the speakers say, rather than only a superficial one, particularly in Part2 and 3

5.make sure that in Part3 they choose an option that is not only true according to what is said, but also true in answer to the question

6.answer every question, even if they have to guess, as no marks are lost for wrong answers

7.take particular care to transfer their answers correctly to the answer sheet