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How To Prepare For BULATS

BULATS is designed to test candidate’s ability to apply Business English in a working environment.  Therefore, it does not require any special preparation. However, for the purpose of becoming familiar with the test format, candidates may refer to the information resources below:

•Textbooks and training courses:

There are several Business English textbooks available in the market, for example, “ Business Explorer” by Cambridge ESOL, which comes in three volumes with both a student edition and a teacher’s edition. Each volume consists of 15 units, covering the most frequently met Business English encounters. Candidates are advised to choose textbooks that are most suitable for them. In addition, local PTAs across China have a list of BULATS training course providers for the reference of candidates.

Sample questions:

There are sample questions online for all four BULATS test types provided by Cambridge ESOL, please check out the English version by clicking on the following links:

Computer Based Test Demo

Standard Test Sample

Scripts of Listening Test

Answer Key for Standard Test Sample

•Candidate Handbook:

The Candidate Handbook is an efficient tool when preparing for the BULATS test, where a detailed introduction on four BULATS test types and a test report form are available. Click here to download the English Version

Register BULATS Individual Test

BULATS Candidate Rules

Sample Test Report Form

BULATS China client list

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