5 Tips for Success When Taking Your BELT Online Language Test

When it comes to certifying your second-language knowledge and learning, there’s nothing more practical and reliable than earning a grade that confirms your level, in accordance with the Common European Reference Framework for Languages.

BELT is a 100% online test that allows you to assess and certify your command of English, French, or Portuguese, in real time. It’s a very friendly test and ideal for professionals, students, and even companies in determining their levels, both easily and reliably. Here are some additional tips to help you get the most out of the test and achieve a successful result:

1. Choose a Quiet Place to Take Your Test

The physical space where you take the test can affect your results. Choose a place that is tranquil – free from distractions and noise. The exam takes 60 minutes, so your comfort level while taking it will influence your performance.

2. Say No to Multitasking

This may seem logical, but it’s worth remembering the importance of concentrating during an exam. Since BELT is done online, many people might be tempted to multitask or underestimate the fact that it’s a timed test. To answer each of its three sections, users have 20 minutes; once time is up, the section closes automatically and registers only the answers submitted up to that moment. In other words, set aside an hour in your schedule to dedicate exclusively to taking the test.

3. Check Your Internet Connection

Before starting your language test, check your internet connection’s stability and speed. You must have a minimum of 2 Mbps. To verify your download speed, you can use free tools like Speed Test and Fast.com. That said, one of the benefits of BELT is that if you lose your connection, your progress is automatically saved; when you get back online, just log back in from the Job Fair link to access the test to pick up where you left off.

4. Use the Right Devices

For greater practicality, we recommend using a computer to take the test, as the content will be easier to view and you will be able to select the options with greater precision than on a mobile device. That said, it is possible to take BELT from a cell phone or tablet; you just need to make sure you have a stable Wi-Fi connection and take care when selecting your answers. Likewise, the use of headphones or headsets is recommended for the listening comprehension section.

5. Check Your Search Engine and Firewalls

Google Chrome offers the most up-to-date and favorable technology for accessing the BELT test without interruptions. Please note that if you take the test on a university or business computer, security systems, such as firewalls or antivirus software, may block certain functions necessary for the assessment’s correct function.

Follow these tips and challenge yourself with BELT. Once the test is over, the companies you apply to can automatically view your results.

Learn more about BELT and its results here