Unit 6: Future plans and predictions . Going to for plans: “I review phrasal verbs one more time.” Will for predictions: “The test won’t be as hard as I think.”
The mid-course test evaluates your ability to shift between different time frames and express conditions. Focus your revision on these four critical areas: 1. Present and Past Tenses (Units 1 & 2)
: Use the Present Perfect for life experiences or situations that started in the past and continue now. Use for for a period of time ( "for 3 years" ) and since for a specific starting point ( "since 2020" ).
The mid-course test evaluates your language proficiency across four main categories. Knowing what to expect allows you to allocate your study time efficiently. speakout pre-intermediate mid-course test units 1-6
Focus: Making plans, predictions, and arrangements. Unit 5: Present Perfect vs. Past Simple
: Sports, hobbies, entertainment, and arranging to meet friends.
Meeting people for the first time. Talking about the Past: Narrating stories and experiences. Unit 6: Future plans and predictions
You might be asked to write a personal email, a review of a place, or a paragraph about your future plans.
The mid-course test often includes a writing task, such as an email to a friend or a short description of a past holiday. Focus on using ( because, but, however, although ) to make your writing flow more naturally. Example Test Format
Long adjectives: expensive → more expensive → the most expensive Irregular adjectives: good → better → the best Present and Past Tenses (Units 1 & 2)
The Speakout curriculum emphasizes real-world vocabulary. Expect questions mapping to these six distinct themes:
: Knowing what to say in specific social situations.
: Know how to ask for and give advice ( "You should visit the museum," or "What do you recommend?" ).
: Present Perfect Simple with ever and never to discuss life experiences.