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FCE- Introduction
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First (FCE) Exam: General OverviewLecture1.1
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Computer Based Exam TutorialLecture1.2
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The Cambridge English Scale: ResultsLecture1.3
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FCE Score: How to calculateLecture1.4
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Preparing for the exam: What should you know?Lecture1.5
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Paper 1- Reading and Use of English
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Introduction to the Reading and Use of English section of the FCE examLecture2.1
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Developing reading skills: skimming, scanning, and reading for detailLecture2.2
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General Information and Tips- Reading and Use of English- Paper 1Lecture2.3
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Tips: Part 7- Multiple Matching- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.4
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Practice Part 7-Multiple Matching- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.5
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Tips Part 4-Key Word Transformation- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.6
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More Tips Part 4- Key Word Transformation- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.7
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Practice Part 4- Key Word Transformations- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.8
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Tips Part 6- Gapped Text- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.9
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Practice Part 6- Gapped Text- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.10
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Tips Part 3-Word Formation- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.11
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Practice Part 3- Word Formation-Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.12
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Tips Part 5- Multiple Choice- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.13
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Practice Part 5- Multiple Choice- Reading and Use of English-Lecture2.14
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Tips Part 1- Multiple Choice Cloze- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.15
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More Tips Part 1- Multiple Choice Cloze- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.16
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Practice Part 1- Multiple Choice Cloze- Reading and Use of English-Lecture2.17
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Tips Part 2- Open Cloze- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.18
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More Tips Part 2- Open Cloze- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.19
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Practice Part 2- Open Cloze- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.20
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General Overview and Tips- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.21
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General Review- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.22
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Paper 1 Practice- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.23
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More Tips and Practice- Part 1- Multiple Choice Cloze-Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.24
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More Practice- Part 1- Multiple Choice Cloze- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.25
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More Practice- Part 1- Multiple Choice Cloze- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.26
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More Practice- Part 1- Multiple Choice Cloze- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.27
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More Tips and Practice- Part 2- Open Cloze- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.28
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More Tips and Practice- Part 3- Word Formation- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.29
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More Tips and Practice- Part 4-Key Word Transformation-Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.30
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More Practice- Part 4- Key Word Transformation- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.31
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More Practice- Part 4- Key Word Transformation- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.32
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More Practice- Part 4- Key Word Transformation- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.33
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More Tips and Practice- Part 5- Multiple Choice- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.34
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More Practice- Part 5- Multiple Choice- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.35
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More Tips and Practice- Part 6- Gapped Text- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.36
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More Practice- Part 6- Gapped Text- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.37
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More Tips and Practice- Part 7- Multiple Matching- Reading and Use of EnglishLecture2.38
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Protegido: Sample Paper Test- Reading and Use of English 01 hour 15 minLecture2.39
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Grammar
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Dynamic vs Stative Verbs- MN Video- Listening- Grammar FocusLecture3.1
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Dynamic vs Stative Verbs – Quiz – Practice Focus 10 questionsQuiz3.1
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Verb + Gerund- Reading and Writing- Grammar FocusLecture3.2
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Verb + Infinitive- Reading and Writing- Grammar FocusLecture3.3
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Verb + Gerund/Infinitive- Reading and Writing- Grammar FocusLecture3.4
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Verb + Gerund/Infinitive- Reading and Writing- Grammar FocusLecture3.5
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The Use of Articles (a/an/the)- Reading and Writing- Grammar FocusLecture3.6
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Vocabulary
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Vocabulary development and strategies for word formation and collocationsLecture4.1
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Vocabulary- Learning TipsLecture4.2
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Collocations- Part 1Lecture4.3
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Collocations- Part 2Lecture4.4
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Collocations- Part 3Lecture4.5
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Collocations- Part 4Lecture4.6
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Collocations- Part 5Lecture4.7
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Prefixes and Suffixes- Part 1Lecture4.8
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Word Formation -“-ed” vs “-ing”Lecture4.9
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Phrasal Verbs (1): meanings and typesLecture4.10
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Phrasal Verbs (2): SeparabilityLecture4.11
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Paper 2- Writing
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Writing- Preparing for the examLecture5.1
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Writing- Some Common QuestionsLecture5.2
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Writing- Dos and Don’tsLecture5.3
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Writing- How is FCE Writing Scored?Lecture5.4
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Informal Letter/Email- Writing GuideLecture5.5
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Informal Email/Letter- Sample and TipsLecture5.6
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Informal Letter or Email-Tips/Sample questions and answersLecture5.7
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Informal Email/Letter- Sample and PracticeLecture5.8
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Formal Email/Letter – Steps to WritingLecture5.9
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Letter of Application- Writing GuideLecture5.10
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Letter of Application- Understanding and ModelLecture5.11
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Letter of Application- Sample and PracticeLecture5.12
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Letter of Application-Writing Topics- PracticeLecture5.13
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Formal and Semi-formal Letter/ Email- Tips and SamplesLecture5.14
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Email/Letter General Writing GuideLecture5.15
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Article- Steps to WritingLecture5.16
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Article- Writing Guide,Tips and Sample Questions and AnswersLecture5.17
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Article- How to Write an Article- VideoLecture5.18
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Article- Writing Topics- PracticeLecture5.19
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Essay- Writing GuideLecture5.20
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Writing Essays for the FCE- Types and OrganizationLecture5.21
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Essay- Writing Guide, Tips and Sample Questions and AnswersLecture5.22
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Essay- Tips and SamplesLecture5.23
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Essay- Samples,Tips, and PracticeLecture5.24
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Review- Writing Guide, Tips, and Sample Questions and AnswersLecture5.25
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Review- Steps to Writing and TipsLecture5.26
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Review- Tips and SampleLecture5.27
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Review- Tips and SampleLecture5.28
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Review- Sample Questions- PracticeLecture5.29
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Report- First Steps to Writing a ReportLecture5.30
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Report- Writing GuideLecture5.31
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Report- Writing Sample Questions-PracticeLecture5.32
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Writing-10 B2 First Writing Exam TipsLecture5.33
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Writing- B2 First Writing ChecklistLecture5.34
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Protegido: Writing- B2 First Writing Sample Paper Test Parts 1 and 2 01 hour 20 minLecture5.35
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Writing Essays- 5 most common mistakesLecture5.36
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Paper 3- Listening
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FCE Listening- Introduction and General TipsLecture6.1
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FCE Listening- Do’s and Dont’sLecture6.2
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FCE Listening Tips- Part 1- Multiple ChoiceLecture6.3
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Listening Practice- Part 1- Multiple ChoiceLecture6.4
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Listening Practice- Part 1- Multiple ChoiceLecture6.5
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Listening Practice- Part 1- Multiple ChoiceLecture6.6
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FCE Listening Tips- Part 2- Sentence CompletionLecture6.7
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Listening Practice- Part 2- Sentence CompletionLecture6.8
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Listening Practice- Part 2- Sentence CompletionLecture6.9
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Listening Practice- Part 2- Sentence CompletionLecture6.10
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FCE Listening Tips- Part 3- Multiple MatchingLecture6.11
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Listening Practice- Part 3- Multiple MatchingLecture6.12
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Listening Practice- Part 3- Multiple MatchingLecture6.13
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Listening Practice- Part 3- Multiple MatchingLecture6.14
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Listening Practice- Part 3- Multiple MatchingLecture6.15
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FCE Listening Tips- Part 4- Multiple ChoiceLecture6.16
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Listening Practice- Part 4- Multiple ChoiceLecture6.17
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Listening Practice- Part 4- Multiple ChoiceLecture6.18
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Listening Practice- Part 4- Multiple ChoiceLecture6.19
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Protegido: Listening- Sample Paper Test 1Lecture6.20
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Protegido: Listening- Sample Paper Test 2Lecture6.21
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Paper 4- Speaking
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Varieties of EnglishLecture7.1
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Speaking- Preparing for the examLecture7.2
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Speaking- Some More TipsLecture7.3
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Speaking- Some Common QuestionsLecture7.4
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Speaking- Do’s and Don’tsLecture7.5
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Speaking- Examiners CommentsLecture7.6
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Speaking- Exam AssessmentLecture7.7
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Speaking Part 2- Exam Tips and PracticeLecture7.8
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Speaking Part 2- PracticeLecture7.9
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Speaking Part 2- PracticeLecture7.10
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Speaking Part 3- Exam Tips and PracticeLecture7.11
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Speaking Parts 3 and 4-Exam Tips and PracticeLecture7.12
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Speaking Part 1- Exam Tips and PracticeLecture7.13
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Speaking Part 1- PracticeLecture7.14
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Speaking Part 1- PracticeLecture7.15
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Speaking Exam ReviewLecture7.16
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Speaking Test PracticeLecture7.17
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Topic Related Activities
Informal Email/Letter- Sample and Practice
You start with Paragraph 1- Introduction
In the introduction you :
Phrases you can use in the introduction:
Sample Question
Last week, you organised a surprise birthday party for someone in your family, and your friend from Australia wants to hear about it. Write an email to your friend, describing what kind of party you organised, who you invited and how it went. Write your letter. Do not write any addresses.
Write your answer in 140- 190 words in an appropriate style on the separate answer sheet.
Introduction Sample
Dear John,
Thanks for your email- it was great to hear from you. How’s your new job, hope you’re still enjoying it. Apologise for not writing sooner, but I’ve been extremely busy at work for the last few weeks.
In the 2nd Paragraph you :
Phrases you can use to introduce the topic in the 2nd paragraph:
In the 3rd Paragraph you :
In the last paragraph you :
Phrases you can use to end the email/ letter
Must dash now, I’ve got to go and prepare a lecture which I ‘m going to be presenting next Monday. Hope to hear from you soon.
All the best,
Sandra
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS informal writing
Starting Dear … / Hi! / Hello
Refer to a previous letter / email Thanks for your … / Great to hear from you again. Thanks for sending me
Introducing news The big news is / Did I tell you that … ?/ I can’t wail!/ Guess what?
Linkers Anyway / But/Apparently / Maybe / By the way/ Unfortunately/ Clearly / Naturally / In fact / To be honest / Before I forget / Incidentally / /All the same / Even so / However
Enclose (with a letter) / Attach (with an email) I’ve attached / enclosed a …
Inviting Will you be able to come? Can you come? I want to invite you to …
Asking for a reply Let me know if you can come. Tell me if you’re coming or not.
Making arrangements I’m available/free on .. When are you available/free? Let’s go together. If you’re interested in .• Let me know which … suit(s) you.
Asking for favours Could you call them/let me know/find out …? Could you do me a favour and …? I don’t suppose you could … for me?
Asking for additional information Do we need to have a membership card to….? Have you enrolled in …? I was wondering if/whether… You don’t happen to know when/where/if … do you?
Ending I need to go now … Bye for now / Best wishes / Write soon
PRACTICE 1
Now, it’s your turn. Here’s the topic:
You have decided to go on holiday in the country where your English friend lives. Write a letter to your friend, explaining why you have not written for a while, and asking for advice on where to visit, what to see and the best way of travelling round the country.
Write your answer in 140- 190 words in an appropriate style on the separate answer sheet.
PRACTICE 2
You have received an email from your pen friend inviting you for a visit in July. Write a letter to your friend, accepting the invitation, suggesting something you would like to do and asking what you should bring with you.
Write your answer in 140- 190 words in an appropriate style on the separate answer sheet.