SAT Chinese with Listening (Formerly SAT-Chinese) Test Preparation
We offer one-on-one SAT test preparation designed based on your actual level and needs. SAT test preparation focuses on improving your ability in four aspects: speaking, listening, reading and writing, especially in the context of the SAT-Chinese with listening subject test. Our professional teachers will select appropriate SAT-Chinese test materials based on your specific needs and level. We will work around your particular strengths and weaknesses in SAT-Chinese test to ensure that you will get the best test score possible.
What is SAT Chinese with Listening?
SAT Subject Test in Chinese with Listening are designed to measure your knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, as well as your ability to apply that knowledge. Students take the SAT-Chinese test to demonstrate to colleges their mastery of specific subjects like English, history, mathematics, science, and other language. The tests are independent of any particular textbook or method of instruction.
The SAT-Chinese with listening subject test is formerly known as SAT-Chinese test, which evaluates Chinese learners’ reading ability and ability to understand spoken Chinese. The test paper includes 85 questions which are shown in four types: pinyin, phonetic symbols, simplified and traditional Chinese characters. All questions are relevant to the daily life usage.
For more information regarding the SAT II Chinese with Listening Subject Tests, or to register for the Subject Tests, please visit the CollegeBoard website. You can also download sample test questions in the SAT Subject Tests Preparation Booklet.
Tips for Taking SAT Chinese with Listening
- Ensure that you have met the prerequisite requirements to take this exam. Before you take the SAT Chinese test you should have at least two years of strong practice and preparation in this language, but of course, the more time you have prepared the better off you will be come the day of the test.
- Ensure that you are familiar with the exam’s format. Some students think they have learned this language long enough and feel they are ready, but still fail the SAT Chinese test. This is because they don’t understand the structure of the test. To make sure this doesn’t happen to you, get plenty of test practice so that you are comfortable with the types of questions that will be asked on the test.
- Bring all necessary items you will need for taking the test. If you are registered for SAT Chinese test with listening, you should bring an acceptable CD player and batteries with you to the test center.
Helpful Books for SAT Chinese with Listening
Good books are essential to getting a high score on the SAT Chinese test. Thus, some commonly used preparation books for the SAT Chinese test are recommended for Chinese learners, such as the Chinese SAT: vol.2, Official Study Guide for all SAT Subject Tests, including an audio CD for all 6 languages with listening tests, etc. All the SAT Chinese books or exercises above will give you plenty of practice for the SAT Chinese test.