Listening Skills & Anxiety Management
Master the mental game of the listening exam. Learn active listening techniques and practical strategies to manage exam nerves.
Active Listening
Learn to listen with purpose
Context Clues
Handle unfamiliar words
Anxiety Management
Stay calm under pressure
Confidence Building
Trust your abilities
The difference between hearing and truly listening can mean the difference between grades.
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Each listening has distinct phases. Here's exactly what to do in each one.
Pre-Listening
Use your 5-minute reading time wisely - this is where exams are won!
Read ALL questions first
2 minsScan through every question before the audio starts. Know what you're listening for.
Underline key words
1.5 minsCircle numbers, names, places, and question words (qui, quand, ou, combien).
Predict vocabulary
1 minThink about what French words you might hear based on the topic.
Note cognates
30 secsIdentify words that look similar to English - they often sound similar too.
Focus Tip: Use a finger to track as you read each question. Physical movement helps maintain focus.
Figure out the meaning of the highlighted word using context clues!
Apres le match de football, j'etais tres epuise et je voulais dormir.
What does "epuise" most likely mean?
Managing Exam Anxiety
Feeling nervous is normal. Here are practical tools to help you stay calm and focused.
What would YOU do in these stressful exam moments?
The audio has started and you realise you didn't read all the questions during reading time.
Feeling: Panic and feeling unprepared
What do you do?
Use before the exam or when you feel anxious
Press Start
Tip: Do 3-5 cycles before your exam starts. You can also do this silently during reading time!
Get personalised strategies based on how you're feeling
Your current level:
5/10 - Moderate Anxiety