Course Description

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EXAMS FCE (First Certificate in English)

Please note: there is a screening test which needs to be passed in order to join this class.

ABOUT THESE COURSES

When the learners have completed all four courses they will have:

practised the skills and techniques necessary to maximise scores in all parts of the exam

focused on each area of the of the exam in detail, looking at exactly what the examiners expect

developed vocabulary, grammar and skills for all parts of the exam

COURSE OUTLINE

On FCE courses 1-4:

1. practice skimming, scanning and reading for detail 2. study text structure and coherence 3. learn how to write letters, reports and narratives 4. develop your knowledge of lexical items including phrasal verbs and collocations 5. practise listening for gist 6. practice understanding the attitudes of speakers 7. practice listening for detail 8. develop your social interaction skills 9. learn how to initiate in conversations 10. learn how to give opinions 11. practise exam papers and receive full feedback on your performance 12. practise taking part in the speaking interview

COURSE COVERAGE

Course book: Objective First [Revised for 2015 exam] (Cambridge University Press) – 24 Units/ Four terms

FCE 1 Units 1-6

FCE 2 Units 7-12

FCE 3 Units 13-18

FCE 4 Units 19-24

Course Description

© British Council, 2016

The United Kingdom’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. We are registered in England as a charity.

EXAMS CAE (Cambridge Advanced English)

Please note: there is a screening test which needs to be passed in order to join this class.

ABOUT THESE COURSES

When the learners have completed all four courses they will have:

practised the skills and techniques necessary to maximise scores in all parts of the exam

focused on each area of the of the exam in detail, looking at exactly what the examiners expect

developed vocabulary, grammar and skills for all parts of the exam

COURSE OUTLINE

On CAE courses 1-4 you will:

1. learn and practise reading techniques to understand authentic texts taken from newspapers, magazines and leaflets

2. study and practise writing letters, articles, reports, proposals and memos 3. become familiar with the type of language and vocabulary exercises and practise

techniques to maximise your score 4. practise understanding detail and overall meaning in listening exercises and to

interpret the attitude of the speaker 5. learn how to interact effectively in social situations by initiating conversations,

speculating, evaluating and concluding 6. practise exam papers and receive full feedback on your performance 7. practise taking part in the speaking interview

COURSE COVERAGE

Course book: Objective Advanced [Revised for 2015 exam] (Cambridge University Press) – 25 Units/ Four terms

CAE 1 Units 1 - 6

CAE 2 Units 7 - 12

CAE 3 Units 13 – 18

CAE 4 Units 19 - 25

Course Description

© British Council, 2016

The United Kingdom’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. We are registered in England as a charity.

EXAMS CPE (Cambridge Proficiency in English)

Please note: there is a screening test which needs to be passed in order to join this class.

ABOUT THIS COURSE

When the learners have completed all four courses they will have

practised the skills and techniques necessary to maximise scores in all parts of the exam

focused on each area of the of the exam in detail, looking at exactly what the examiners expect

developed vocabulary, grammar and skills for all parts of the exam

COURSE OUTLINE

On CPE courses 1-4 you will

1. be introduced to the main elements of the exam and develop skills for all 5 papers 2. practise a variety of speaking skills on a range of topics related to the exam 3. have extensive practice in listening to a wide range of texts in different situations 4. have extensive practice in listening and answering a variety of types of questions 5. learn how to write well-structured and appropriate articles, essays, letters and

proposals 6. practise reading a wide variety of texts from different genres 7. develop your vocabulary on a wide range of topics 8. develop your grammar and accuracy and make it more sophisticated 9. practise exam papers and receive full feedback on your performance 10. practise taking part in the speaking interview

COURSE COVERAGE

Course book: Objective Proficiency [Revised for 2015 exam] (Cambridge University Press) – 20 Units/ Four terms

CPE 1 Units 1-5

CPE 2 Unit 6-10

CPE 3 Unit 11-15

CPE 4 Unit 16-20