Mistake #3: Losing Track of Time in Reading and Listening
The most common complaint students make after the exam?
“I didn’t realise I was running out of time.”
This often happens in Reading Fill in the Blanks or Highlight Summary, where you get absorbed in the passage and suddenly notice the clock ticking down.
Here’s the truth: you’ll never feel 100% sure of every answer — and you don’t need to. Learning to make a fast, logical choice and move on is a crucial skill. Trust your first instincts and manage your time across the whole task, not just the first few blanks.
So, How Can You Improve?
Time pressure doesn’t have to be your downfall. You just need the right approach — and the right support.
At e-English, we help students:
- Build personalised time strategies for each task
- Practise full test simulations under timed conditions
- Learn how to work faster without sacrificing accuracy
- Get real feedback from real teachers during and after every lesson
With guidance, students learn to manage their time confidently — and finish strong.
Want to learn how to manage time across the whole test — not just hope for the best?
Book a free trial class and we’ll show you exactly how to prepare with purpose.
🎥 You can also watch this week’s companion videos here:
- How to plan your timing across the whole test
- One thing you’re wasting time on — and how to fix it
- How to break down time by task for better focus