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The Cambridge English
For Life First Certificate in English Preparatory (Pre-FCE) course
is highly recommended to
students, especially young teenage learners who have strong language
proficiency
which enables them to deal with a variety of situations but may not
have encountered more demanding situations such as discussing abstract
or cultural topics with a good degree of fluency, maturity and depth.
This Pre-FCE
course is also recommended to mature learners
who are expected to use a variety of language features and skills in a
wide range of situations, but whose efforts are often hampered by
insufficient linguistic resources and abilities at the required
levels.
The
CEFL Pre-FCE course is designed for learners who are able to handle
some of the main structures of the language, using a range of
vocabulary and appropriate communicative strategies in a variety of
social functions. At the end of the course, learners can expect to be
able to:
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communicate
accurately, appropriately and effectively in speech and writing
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understand
and respond appropriately and imaginatively to what they read and
experience
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enjoy
and appreciate reading texts in the English language
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produce
written texts of various types, showing the ability to develop an
argument as well as describe or recount events similar in context to
‘O’ Level English
The Cambridge
First Certificate in English (FCE) is at Level Three of
the Cambridge ESOL Main Suite of examinations. Learners at this level
are described as Independent
(Level B2) users, which corresponds to what is often
referred to as an upper-intermediate stage of proficiency, and are
expected to have sufficient ability to operate effectively in English
in a variety of work situations in the real world as well as the
context of taking a course of study using the English medium.
FCE
is officially recognised by employers around the world for commerce and
industry. Many universities and educational
institutions accept FCE for their English language entrance
requirements.
The FCE course covers all four language skills – listening,
speaking, reading and writing in an international,
communicative context. At the end of this course, learners can expect
to be able to:
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handle
the main structures of the language with some confidence
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demonstrate
knowledge of a wide range of vocabulary
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use
appropriate communication strategies in a variety of situations
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distinguish
between main and subsidiary points and between the gist of a text and
specific details
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produce written texts of various
types, showing the ability to develop an argument as well as describe
or recount event
The assessment aims of the course
and its syllabus are designed to ensure that learners are able to
function with some degree of consistency in a wide range of
international contexts.
The Cambridge
English For Life First Certificate in English (FCE) course is
designed to provide the most effective preparation for the FCE
examination by:
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teaching
learners the language, skills and techniques they need for
exam success
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building
learners’ confidence by explaining what they have to do, showing them
how to do it and providing plenty of practice at regular intervals
throughout the course
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making
the preparation fun with thought-provoking texts and motivating
practice activities
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providing thorough training and
guidance on how to deal with the new question types
Learners are advised to first take a placement test to determine which
course is appropriate to their level of English language proficiency.
The one-hour test can be arranged to be taken at any CEFL Centre. At
the end of the course, they can opt to sit for the appropriate level
exam from Cambridge ESOL Examinations.
Click
here to find your nearest CEFL Centre for full information on
course fees, duration, schedule and other details.
Click here
for further information on the FCE exam components, eligibility,
schedule, fees, registration and results.
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