Preparation Materials
Use this page to familiarise yourself with the test format, explore sample questions and buy test preparation materials.
The Password Skills Plus test consists of four test modules – reading, writing, listening and speaking. It takes 3 hours and 5 minutes to complete.
How to prepare
To have the best chance of success in your Password Skills Plus test, it is important for you to prepare properly.
It is recommended that you:
- Look through the sample questions and answers.
- Consider taking an online preparation course (with a free practice test) or taking just a practice test. Practice tests are marked within 3-5 days.
- Read through the student handbook and rules document to understand what will happen on the day of your test.
- Make sure you understand the process of how to take the test and the test requirements.
Sample Questions
Take some time to familiarise yourself with the test format. The test is split into four modules: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Here you can review the sample questions and answers for each section.
Password Reading
Password Reading has five sections. In each section there is one task for you to complete. You have 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete the five sections.
Password Writing
Password Writing assesses your ability to write an essay.
You have a choice of two essay titles and should write at least 200 words in 30 minutes.
Password Listening
Password Listening has five sections. In each section there are one or more tasks for you to complete. You can press play once and the recording cannot be paused or restarted. Each recording will play twice and questions appear on the second playback. You have 1 hour to complete the five sections.
Password Speaking
Password Speaking has five sections. In each section, there are one or more tasks for you to complete. You will read the question on the screen and then answer it by speaking into the microphone. Notes can be made to help prepare answers.
You have 20 minutes to complete the five sections.
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