FCE (Cambridge First Certificate in English)
| Price of FCE course: | £135 per month (10hrs a week) or £110 per month (6hrs a week) |
| Time: | 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Monday to Friday |
| Location: | 109 New Road, Whitechapel, E1 1HJ |
| Contact for more info: | 0207-247-5757 or email callan@bsgs.org.uk |
BSGS College offers a preparation course for the Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE). This course concentrates more on writing and grammar using a variety of traditional resources and books to explain detailed aspects of the English language such as verb conjugations, syntax, lexis, grammar points, idioms, word usage, collocations, orthography, phonology and so on. The course is for Upper Intermediate level students and not suitable for beginners. Practical exercises such as written tests, listening exercises and interactive role-plays are given as well as routine homework. Among other things, students are taught how to write letters, reports, articles, C.Vs etc. as well as comprehend newspapers, novels, radio/T.V programmes and everyday idiomatic English.
There are 5 parts to the exam, each part contributing to 20% of the overall mark:
- Reading – tests understanding of a variety of texts e.g. newspaper articles, stories.
- Writing – tests the student’s ability to compose 2 forms of writing e.g. letters (formal and informal), reports, reviews, articles and short stories.
- Use of English – tests the student’s grasp of a variety of grammar and vocabulary items.
- Listening – tests the student’s comprehension of audio materials such as news broadcasts, presentations and everyday dialogues.
- Speaking – tests the student’s proficiency in communicating orally in a pair or group discussion.
The FCE exam is set at Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages. B2 is the level of English that enables the student to:
- Do a foundation course in the English medium or pathway level to a higher course
- work in an English-speaking environment
- live independently in an English-speaking country.
- understand complex pieces of writing
- maintain a conversation on a wide range of topics, expressing opinions and arguments
- write clearly and in detail on a variety of topics and formats
This certificate is highly reputable and recognised throughout the world and especially gives the student a competitive advantage in employment, universities and government departments.
For more information regarding exam centres, exam dates etc. please click on
http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/fce/index.html
