The CAEL has 2 sections – Written, which includes, Reading, Listening and and Essay questions, and a Spoken section.

Integrated Reading

One or two short reading passages with comprehension questions
One or two long reading passages with comprehension questions

Integrated Listening

  • One or two short listening passages with comprehension questions
  • One or two long listening passages with comprehension questions

Writing

One writing question with an extended response, using material from both the previous reading and listening passages

Computer Tests

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Getting Started with the CAEL®
Answering Multiple-Choice Step-by-Step 13

Multiple-Choice Strategy Practice Questions
Answer Key 37

Reading Comprehension Practice Questions
Answer Key 64

Listening Comprehension Practice Questions
Answer Key 83

How to Write an Essay
Common Essay Mistakes - Example 1 94
Common Essay Mistakes - Example 2 96
Writing Concisely 98
Avoiding Redundancy 100

How to Take an Oral Exam
Preparing for an Oral Exam 108

How to Prepare for a Test

How to Take a Test
Reading the Instructions 117
How to Take a Test - The Basics 118
In the Test Room – What you MUST do! 123
Avoid Anxiety Before a Test 127
Common Test-Taking Mistakes 129

Conclusion

Written by, Brian Stocker MA., Complete Test Preparation Inc.

Date Published: Monday, October 1st, 2018
Date Modified: Friday, February 19th, 2021

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