7 Most Common Mistakes in GESE Exams and How to Fix Them
From Steve's 12 years of SELT prep experience: Discover the 7 most common mistakes students make in GESE exams and how to fix them before test day.
Steve
SELT Specialist · TEFL & TESOL
1. Memorizing Fixed Answers
Canned answers like "I have two sisters, one brother" sound unnatural. Examiners spot this instantly and ask follow-up questions to test your real fluency.
Solution: Memorize structural speech patterns (e.g. "One of the main reasons is..."), not specific stories.
2. Trying to Construct Complex Sentences
Trying to translate long Turkish sentences word-for-word results in grammatical errors. Simple, precise, and clear speech is always rewarded more.
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Steve
SELT Specialist · TEFL & TESOL Qualified · London
Steve is a London-based TEFL & TESOL qualified English teacher and a specialist in UK SELT exams. 12+ years of experience preparing students in London and Turkey for UK visa, ILR and citizenship exams.
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