Let’s see what FCE

is about…

The The FCEFCE oror Cambridge English: First Cambridge English: First is for learners who have an upper-is for learners who have an upper-

intermediate level of English. intermediate level of English.

This exam proves that you canThis exam proves that you can use everyday written and spoken English use everyday written and spoken English

for work or study purposes. for work or study purposes.

It is It is recognised all around the world recognised all around the world by thousands of employers, as well as by thousands of employers, as well as

colleges and universities.colleges and universities.

This exam has two versions:This exam has two versions:

The The traditional FCE traditional FCE The The FCE for Schools FCE for Schools (up to 18)(up to 18)

The The level is exactly the same level is exactly the same for for both types, but the topics each both types, but the topics each exam deals with are different.exam deals with are different.

Let’s see what

the exam consists in…

A one or two-day exam

Divided in Papers

Papers have different parts

Each Paper takes a certain

time

Let’s have a look at

the format of FCE…

Paper 1: Reading and Use of English 1 hour and 15 minutes

Part 1 Multiple-choice clozePart 2 Open cloze Part 3 Word formation

Part 4 Key word transformation

Part 5 Multiple choice

Part 6 Gapped text

Part 7 Multiple matching

Test your grammar and vocabulary

knowledge.

Test your reading ability and show

you can deal with a variety of texts.

Paper 2: Writing 1 hour and 20 minutes

Part 1 Compulsory essay Part 2 Choose among a story, a letter, an article, a report or a review

(In FCE for schools there are only 3 options)

Paper 3: Listening 40 minutes approximately

Part 1 Multiple choice questions of short extracts

Part 2 Sentence completion

Part 3 Matching questions of five short monologues

Part 4 Multiple choice questions of a dialogue

Paper 4: Speaking 15 minutes

Part 1 InterviewPart 2 Long turn Part 3 Collaborative task Part 4 Discussion

(Paired: two, occasionally three, candidates together)

What about the

score?

Acquiring an Upper-intermediate level means you are able to get an A, B or C.

Getting D, E or U means that your level of English is lower, that’s Intermediate, Pre-Intermediate or Elementary.

A and B grades are accepted for entry to some international colleges or universities.

If you get a low grade, you are allowed to sit for the exam again. In fact, you can do it as many times a you want.

Any doubt?Any question?

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