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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
Preparing for the exam: What should you know?
?When you are preparing for the exam, you should…
- get to know all the papers and tasks, so that you know what to expect on the day of the test.
This will help you to perform at your best – the exam tasks are carefully designed to let you show all your language skills.
- be fully prepared for everything you need to do in the exam.
For example, in the Writing test you must keep in mind all the assessment criteria, so that you produce the best answers you can in the time allowed.
- concentrate on improving your language skills and communicative ability, to give you the best chance of achieving your goal.
?How much do you know about studying for Cambridge English? Try to answer the following questions. Send them to be corrected.
- Where can you find out exactly what you have to do in each part of the test?
- What kinds of things should you read to improve your reading skills?
- What should you do if you don’t understand some vocabulary when you’re reading?
- How can you practise grammar and vocabulary to prepare for the test?
- How will your writing be assessed?
- How can you improve your writing for the Writing tasks?
- What’s the best way to improve your listening skills outside the classroom?
- How will your speaking be assessed?
- How can you develop your speaking skills?
- How much time should you spend doing practice tests?