CITO KLT step-by-step

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 4-6

step-by-step guide to listening

Step 1: Introduction (Dutch)

• Find out the main topic.
• They tell you in Dutch!

Step 2: Introduction (English)

• Get used to the speakers' voices and accents;
• Confirm main topic and listen for extra information;
• Focus on picking up key words.

Step 3: Reading question

• You have about 15 seconds during the test;
• Keep main topic in mind;
• Underline key words;
• Identify positives and negatives in the answers.

Step 4: Listen for key info and link ABC

• Take notes related to the key words (only global part);
• Keep in mind the main gist (de grote lijn);
• Listen for key words and signal words.

Step 5: Back to the question

• Elimination: which answer can you cross off?
• Compare positives and negative answers to what you heard.
• On the real test you only have a couple of seconds for this.

Quick check after listening/watching

• Did you answer the question before the clip ended or immediately after?
• Did you read the next question before the next clip started?

Concluding tips

• Apply this method during CITO practice;
• Focus on main gist when using other footage;
• Watch and listen to as many materials as possible:
• Podcasts (BBC The Why Factor, New York Times Daily); the news (CNN10, BBC); programmes (BBC Panorama); documentaries; British Netflix series.

your tips for KLT

KLT - tips

• You have about 15 seconds during the test;
• Keep main topic in mind;
• Underline key words and take notes while listening;
• Identify positives and negatives in the answers.
• Elimination: which answer can you cross off?