Test Your English Skills Before They’re Tested
We’ve all been there. You’re convinced you know exactly how to write that essay, nail that oral presentation, or ace that comprehension test. Then the moment comes, and suddenly… wait, how do you start again?
The Truth About English Skills
Here’s something every English teacher knows but rarely says out loud: there’s often a gap between:
- What you think you can write and what ends up on paper
- How you think you’ll present and how it actually goes
- The mark you expect and the mark you get
And you know what? That’s totally normal! The trick is finding out BEFORE it counts for marks.
Why Test Yourself First?
Think about these real classroom moments:
- That oral presentation where you forget everything the second you stand up
- The essay where your amazing ideas suddenly disappear
- The comprehension test where you’re sure you understood… until you didn’t
- The creative writing piece that sounded better in your head
Wouldn’t you rather discover these challenges while practicing at home?
Real Ways to Check Your Skills
You can test your English abilities by:
- Reading your essays out loud
- Timing yourself on practice comprehension tests
- Recording your prepared speeches
- Practicing summarizing texts
- Writing practice essays
- Testing your vocabulary
- Checking your grammar understanding
The FlippedT Difference
We offer a space where you can:
- Test your actual English abilities
- Make mistakes without losing marks
- Track your improvement
- Try different approaches
- Build genuine confidence
- Practice until you’re ready
Because real English skills come from:
- Regular practice
- Learning from mistakes
- Understanding where you need work
- Building confidence through competence
- Knowing, not guessing, what you can do
The Power of Private Practice
When you practice English skills in private:
- There’s no audience watching you struggle with that oral
- You can read your essay as many times as you need
- Grammar mistakes are learning opportunities, not embarrassments
- You can try different writing styles
- Progress happens at your pace
Taking the First Step
Whether you use FlippedT’s challenges or create your own practice tests, the important thing is to test your English skills before they’re tested in class. Because knowing where you really are is the first step to getting the marks you want.
Remember: Everyone has to practice – even Shakespeare probably had a few rough drafts.
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It!
We’re not the only ones who believe in practicing English skills before they’re tested (though we might be the most fun about it). Check out what these other awesome sources have to say about preparing for English assessments:
- Why Practice Makes Perfect in Language Learning
- How To Test Yourself
- Practise your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills at your level
Please note: These links were working when we shared them. If you find any broken links, let us know and we’ll update them. While these aren’t FlippedT resources, they show that experts everywhere agree – practice your English skills before they’re tested!