How to speed up?

[C.A.T]

I am currently preping for Eng Lang but I'm having difficulty writing quick enough. In the mock exam I only managed to finish section A & B. This is really going to affect my study score and my SAC averages (91% U3, 98% U4) if I'm only finishing just over half. Does anyone have any tips on writing faster and not getting flustered? It's only a problem in this subject for some reason.

Also what do you think the chances are of getting an essay topic on standard English?

[odeaa]

I am currently preping for Eng Lang but I'm having difficulty writing quick enough. In the mock exam I only managed to finish section A & B. This is really going to affect my study score and my SAC averages (91% U3, 98% U4) if I'm only finishing just over half. Does anyone have any tips on writing faster and not getting flustered? It's only a problem in this subject for some reason.

Also what do you think the chances are of getting an essay topic on standard English?

Plan your short answers in reading time and smash them out in 15 minutes, and then make sure to write a plan for the commentary and essay. It might take 5 minutes but then you can write nonstop without really having to think about what's coming next

I'd practise doing timed commentaries/essays with 5 Min reading time and 50 Min writing time (including a plan) and then try to just cut it down bit by bit to around 45 minutes writing

As for the essay topics, your guess is as good as mine. Just make sure to study a wide range of topics and you'll be fine

Good luck!

[C.A.T]

Thank you both!

[kiddoes]

If you're really concerned about not finishing for the exam, I would definitely prioritise the essay and AC over the short answer. Comparatively, those two are worth double the marks (each) than the short answer, so it's the best case scenario for you if you end up finishing two sections instead of three. From your SAC scores, it looks like you could smash out any section with a lot of skill, though!
But definitely do timed practise for all sections - and practise 5 minute planning for essays and AC, as well. It's a good skill to have because you can refer back to your plan to ensure that you are still answering the given topic.

[C.A.T]

If you're really concerned about not finishing for the exam, I would definitely prioritise the essay and AC over the short answer. Comparatively, those two are worth double the marks (each) than the short answer, so it's the best case scenario for you if you end up finishing two sections instead of three. From your SAC scores, it looks like you could smash out any section with a lot of skill, though!
But definitely do timed practise for all sections - and practise 5 minute planning for essays and AC, as well. It's a good skill to have because you can refer back to your plan to ensure that you are still answering the given topic.

Thanks! That's a good plan of attack