Thursday, May 4, 2017

Foreing Language Exam (YDS)

             Maybe the most difficult exam in the world for English language is YDS ( in Turkish: Yabancı Dil Sınavı, in English: Foreign Language Exam). That exam doesn't include anything about speaking and listening. However; reading, grammar and memorizing vocabulary are the most important parts. I know some English people who say that exam is the most difficult English exam and most of native English speakers can't do well at that exam. To do well in that exam, one must study hard on it. I am not saying " one must study hard on English" I am saying " one must study on that exam" because that exam is something else. I know many people who can do well in that exam but cannot speak English. Nevertheless, that exam is important because it is simply a national exam and most of academic department demands a good point from it.
               After introducing that exam, let's mention about my story with it; the year was 2013. I was about to graduate from university. After university, students have three choices: one is to take the exam called KPSS to find an official job. Second is to take LYS along with YDS to start a post graduate study. As for last choice, they can try to find a job in private sector which is not good compare to public works.  I chose LYS and YDS because I was good at maths, Turkish and English. However, I couldn't make good at LYS which is include maths and Turkish, but I had still kept my chance which is taking a good point from YDS. Unfortunately, it didn't happen. I couldn't get a good point. Even worse, I got a very bad point: 27,5 out of 100.
              The moment when I learnt my point was one of the unforgettable moment for me. I cannot explain my feeling with words. I felt really bad and I thought I was on the ropes. However, I didn't give up. I was trying to find a way to set the things right. And finally I found a solution which is going abroad to improve my English.

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