Preparing for the OOPT

Please work through as many of the links in the box below as you find useful. You can also view some English films, watch BBC or CNN television, read English newspapers/news magazines – or a good novel! Our experience shows that the most common problems with the test are related to insufficient vocabulary, and the easiest way to learn new words and their subtleties is to expose yourself to as much English as possible. 

More information about the test is available on the OOPT website: 
www.oxfordenglishtesting.com

You may test yourself with these language tests:

• Dialang Test. This test is very similar to the OOPT, though much more extensive. If you have never done a computer-based language test before, you might want to try the DIALANG test. It also helps to determine where your strengths and weaknesses lie.
• www.testpodium.com (registration required)

Further Links:

• British Council - Learn English
• BBC - Learning English 
  You can practice listening comprehension on the BBC website, particularly under “Learning English”.
• Flo-Joe CAE Training 
  We can especially recommend the CAE training materials on both the Flo-Joe and Longman (see link immediately below) websites.
• Pearson Longman Sample Tests 
  Free sample tests for many certificates
• englishclub.com 
  A website for both teachers and students, covering a variety of levels, so you have to search the site for the appropriate practice.
• English Level Test EF Cambridge (EFCELT) 
  A short, free placement test
• Self Access 
  Offers free sample tests
• World English 
  A variety of interesting links and resources to explore here
• Vancouver English Centre 
  Information on different tests
• Learning English Online 
  The level of material on this website might be a little lower than university; however many grammar and vocabulary exercises may be helpful for review.
• BBC - Podcasts 
  Listening material to download
• BBC - News 
  These are among the best collections of audio files you can listen to online or download to your MP3 player.
• English Caster 
  Listening material to download (e.g. as podcasts), but many links are not for free.
• englishlive.ef.com
• National Public Radio
• languagebox.com
• History Channel
• Discovery Channel Radio 
  (see especially "podcasts")
• Virginradio - Podcasts
• theworld.org 
  Local public radio throughout the world
• kyouradio.com 
  Open source radio
• Spotlight Online 
  Magazine for English learners in Germany
• Newspapers in Britain
• Newspapers in US and the World 
  Impressive collections of (mainly print) media sites
• Scholarly Article on the OOPT