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Los exámenes de Cambridge English suelen tener varias partes: Reading, Writing, Use of English, Speaking y Listening. En este post te voy a hablar del Writing del FCE y, más concretamente sobre cómo escribir un essay para el FCE de Cambridge English.

¿Qué partes tiene el FCE Writing?

El Writing del First (FCE) tiene dos partes únicamente. Para cada parte tienes que hacer una composición escrita que dependerá de las instrucciones de cada ejercicio. En la primera parte siempre se te pedirá que escribas un essay (ensayo), ya que únicamente se te da una opción. En la segunda parte te dan 3 opciones entre las que puedes elegir. De entre éstas, los tipos de writing que aparecen son letters/emails (cartas o emails), articles (artículos), reviews (reseñas) y reports (informes). Cada writing debe tener entre 140 y 190 palabras, aproximadamente.

Al tratarse de diferentes tipos de Writings, las expresiones y estructuras que utilizarás serán diferentes. Pero para eso estoy yo aquí, para explicarte cómo escribir cada uno, y hoy empezamos con cómo escribir un essay.

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Cómo escribir un Essay para el FCE Writing

Un essay, en español "ensayo", es un escrito de opinión con el que analizamos un tema, una situación o un problema desde diferentes puntos de vista, argumentando cada uno de ellos y expresando nuestra opinión al respecto. Por este motivo, un essay tiene las siguientes características:

Próposito: Con un essay lo que hacemos es valuar un tema, situación o problema que sea, de algún modo, de interés o controvertido. Normalmente se plantea como una actividad a realizar después de un debate que ha tenido lugar en clase. En el examen, evidentemente, el debate te lo tendrás que imaginar.

Tono y registro: Al tratarse de un writing sobre un tema serio o controvertido, el essay es un escrito formal, por lo que debemos utilizar un tono objetivo. Además, el registro lingüístico deberá ser formal, evitando palabras comunes (Ej.: things, stuff, get, etc.) y contracciones (Ej.: can't, don't, won't, etc.).

Estructura: Como todos los escritos, un essay debe tener una estructura definida. Para empezar, podemos elegir darle un título o no. Personalmente, a mí me parece más adecuado escribir un essay con título. Luego, el cuerpo debe estar dividido en introducción, idea 1, idea 2, idea 3 y conclusión. Es decir, por lo general, un essay debe tener 5 párrafos, aunque no es obligatorio.

Opinión: Existen incontables formas de expresar tu opinión en un essay, por lo que debes elegir la que mejor se ajuste a tu estilo. Sin embargo, lo normal es mantenerte imparcial durante todo el escrito y expresar tu opinión únicamente en el último párrafo, a modo de conclusión. Lo más importante es que justifiques todo lo que dices en el escrito.

Coherencia: La coherencia es fundamental en todos los escritos, pero especialmente en el essay. Al tratarse de un texto justificativo y argumentativo, no se pueden escribir oraciones y párrafos inconexos, por lo que tus ideas deben seguir un orden lógico y bien conectado utilizando connectores apropiados.

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Ejemplo de FCE Writing Essay

Ahora que sabemos las características de un essay para el First (FCE) Writing, vamos a ver un ejemplo de essay a nivel B2, tanto la tarea de ejemplo como una posible respuesta.
Instrucciones de un Essay
En la siguiente imagen puedes ver las instrucciones de un essay con un tema muy recurrente, como es el del medio ambiente:

En las instrucciones debemos fijarnos en lo siguiente:

En el primer párrafo nos introducen la temática: ...different ways in which you can protect the environment.

La segunda frase suele ser la misma en todas las tareas: Write an essay using all the notes...

En el recuadro te plantean la idea principal en forma de pregunta y te dan anotaciones sobre lo que tienes que hablar: recycle, using bicycles and walking, your own idea. Como ves, la tercera idea ha de ser de cosecha propia, es decir, te la tienes que inventar tú y debe ser algo relacionado con la misma temática.

Respuesta de ejemplo
Según el modelo de tarea planteado arriba, cada párrafo corresponderá a una idea diferente, aparte de la introducción y la conclusión. Es decir, lo normal es que nos salgan 5 párrafos. A continuación tienes un ejemplo de essay para FCE Writing:

Como puedes observar a simple vista, el essay tiene un título introductorio y 5 párrafos (introducción + idea 1 + idea 2 + idea 3 + conclusión). Si nos paramos a leer el essay detenidamente, veremos lo siguiente:

El essay tiene párrafos bien definidos visualmente, lo cual es muy importante.

El título resume la temática del essay. Otra opción es utilizar la pregunta de las instrucciones (What can people do to help protect the environment?). Sin embargo, a mí me suele parecer demasiado larga, por lo que prefiero resumirla en un título más corto.

Cada párrafo tiene un propósito muy claro:

Introducción: introduce el tema de una manera general y da pie a continuar con el segundo párrafo.

Párrafo 2: trata la idea 1 de la tarea.

Párrafo 3: trata la idea 2 de la tarea.

Párrafo 4: trata la idea 3 de la tarea (your own idea).

Conclusión: expresa nuestra opinión a modo de conclusión y resumen.

Utiliza conectores para definir la progresión del texto: firstly, second, finally, etc.

No utiliza muchas contracciones ni palabras comodín.

Entre las expresiones útiles que podemos destacar, se encuentran las siguientes:

Se trata de un buen ejemplo de essay para el FCE Writing. Hay que tener en cuenta, además, que este writing está escrito para simular un nivel B2, sin llegar a un nivel C1.

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Típica pregunta: ¿Me penalizan si me paso de las 190 palabras?

Esta es la pregunta más típica en esta parte del examen y la respuesta es la siguiente: sí y no. Me explico. Los correctores no cuentan las palabras y te penalizan en función del número de palabras sola y exclusivamente. Corre el rumor entre los alumnos y profesores de que por cada 10 palabras te quitan puntos, pero eso no es cierto. Ahora bien, piensa que si te has pasado en 50 o 100 palabras, o más, probablemente estés metiendo información poco relevante a la tarea, y eso sí que es penalizable. Del mismo modo que si escribes menos de 140 probablemente te falte información importante o no la estés cubriendo con el detalle que se te pide.

Por ello, yo siempre recomiendo pasarse como mucho 10 o 20 palabras. De ese modo no perderás puntos si la tarea cubre los puntos que se te piden.

Guía para el FCE Writing con ejemplos

Aunque voy a publicar más artículos explicando cómo hacer cada tipo de writing, si no quieres esperar puedes adquirir la guía oficial de KSE Academy para el Writing del FCE. En esta guía encontrarás lo siguiente:

Cómo escribir un essay (ensayo) y 3 ejemplos

Como escribir un article (artículo) y 3 ejemplos

Cómo escribir una review (reseña) y 3 ejemplos

Como escribir un report (informe) y 3 ejemplos

Cómo escribir un email o letter (carta) y 3 ejemplos

Más de 300 expresiones útiles los Writing del FCE

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Los exámenes de Cambridge English suelen tener varias partes: Reading, Writing, Use of English, Speaking y Listening. En este post te voy a hablar del Writing del FCE y, más concretamente sobre cómo escribir un essay para el FCE de Cambridge English. El Writing del First (FCE) tiene dos partes únicamente.

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Changes to Cambridge English: First and First for Schools from 2015

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Most Cambridge English Writing papers are marked using a unified mark scheme that covers different aspects of writing ability. In this webinar, we look at the assessment criteria and other features of this mark scheme, show how it is applied to marking scripts and consider how it can inform teachers' teaching.

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1. Introduction

You have 80 minutes to write two texts. The first text will always be an essay and should be 140-190 words long. The second text can be an article, informal email or letter, a formal email or letter, a report, or a review and should be 140-190 words.

The examiners give you a grade based on 4 things:

Content - Did you write what you were asked to write?

Communicative achievement - Was your writing too formal, too informal, or just right?

Organisation - Did you link paragraphs and sentences? Is there a logical flow from start to finish?

Language - Did you show off your sparkling vocabulary or did you use basic words? Did you make lots of grammar and spelling mistakes?

Your first step should be to read this article and get the free tool it mentions:

2. Time management

The two texts are worth equal points and have the same word lengths, so you should spend equal time on them. That gives you 40 minutes per text. Spend some of that time planning and some checking. For example:

Planning - 10 minutes

Writing - 25 minutes

Checking - 5 minutes

You might think that's too long for the planning stage, but the more you plan the fewer problems you will have later.

3. You can't cook without a recipe

Many of my students hate the planning stage and like to just start writing as soon as possible. But the finished product is normally not very good. Imagine a chef in a restaurant - does he go into the kitchen and start throwing vegetables into pans? No - he gets a recipe and follows the plan!

So, take a deep breath, think about what you have to write, what you want to write, and how you can write it.

You can even start to think about good words you know, and advanced sentences that you can include.

Example: Before I started writing this page I listed all the sub-headings. I knew how I would start, and how I would finish. It's much easier to write with the structure already prepared.

4. Content

Now let's look at what Cambridge cares about in your writing. The first point is the content itself. If you are asked to write a letter to your friend and you write a poem - well, it doesn't matter how good that poem is. Maybe you can write the best poem in the history of the world - the examiner will be impressed, and then give you zero points.

Here's a sample FCE writing task:

You have to write about pollution and the environment, and you have to include 3 points. 2 of those points must be transport, and rivers and seas. If you don't include transport you can't get full marks in the exam. If you don't write about damage to the environment, you can't get full marks.

READ THE TASK AND DO EXACTLY WHAT IT SAYS

5. Communicative Achievement

The next thing Cambridge wants is for you to show that you understand about tone. In the previous example, you were asked to write an essay for your English teacher. How formal should that be? You're not writing to a lawyer so you don't have to be super formal, but you aren't writing to your best friend, so you shouldn't be too casual.

For that essay, you should use a neutral or slightly formal style.

That means you need to study how to write in different ways. Spot the difference in tone in this extracts from letters:

1.

Yo, John,

Guess what? I bunked off school and tramped up and down the beach all day. Great fun! I found some nearly-fresh muffins in a box, so that was lunch sorted. Free food! Niiiiiice.

2.

Dear Mr and Mrs Biggins,

I regret to inform you that we have taken the decision to suspend Jack from school for the next week. Not only did he fail to come to school today, but we received a call that he had stolen a container of confectionery from a local business.

In short, try to make sure that what you write is appropriate for the person you are writing to.

6. Organisation

Cambridge love when you link sentences together with words like 'whereas' and 'however', and link paragraphs with phrases like 'Firstly, secondly'.

You must learn how to use these phrases if you want a good grade.

One easy way to get a higher score in 'organisation' is to ask a question, and then answer it.

7. Language

Your writing will be more interesting and you'll get a better grade if you can use a wide variety of language. Use high-level vocabulary when you know it; don't repeat the same word too many times; don't make too many mistakes; try to use a variety of grammar (not just 'subject verb object' all the time).

You will be rewarded if you learn (and use) some appropriate phrasal verbs, idioms, and collocations. Compare these sentences:

1. The food was good and the service was good and we had a good time.

2. The food was delicious, while the service was faultless. Did we have a good time? Absolutely!

I hope you agree that the second is much nicer to read. Is it much harder to write? Not really. And if you don't know the word 'faultless' you might know a different word that would fit. Even if you said 'good' again, the sentence would get you a much better score in FCE because the 'while' connects the first two parts and the question connects the last two.

8. FCE Essays

You have to write an essay, so this is the first thing you should learn to write. Essays are about giving information and your opinions, comparing and contrasting.

Title: Use a title at the top of your essay. The title should be interesting so that someone would want to read the article. Imagine two friends share a link on Facebook. Which are you more likely to click on?

1.

Why Pollution is Bad

2.

Climate Change is Fake, and Here's Why

Most people would click on the second one! You don't have to be so provocative in your essay, but do try to make it interesting.

Structure: Use the task as the structure. In the example from question 4, you could have these paragraphs:

Introduction

The Transport Pollution Problem

Pollution in Rivers and Seas

Pollution at Home

Conclusion

- Try to connect the title you have chosen with the conclusion. If you call your essay 'Climate Change is Fake!' you should end by saying 'and that's why climate change is not real.'

- You should write in a balanced way - don't only say that something is good or bad. Example:

'It's clear that pollution from cars is a big problem that should be looked at. The air in some cities is not fit for humans. But the car isn't totally a villain - it's also a symbol of freedom for many people. So we need a solution that lets people drive their cars, but without being too harmful. For example, electric cars let people get to work but are cleaner than diesel engines.'

- As a minimum, move from paragraph to paragraph by using phrases like 'firstly, secondly'. But try to learn some more advanced versions, too.

- There's more help in this article:

9. FCE Reports

Often, you'll be able to choose to write a report in part 2. The reader will usually be your teacher or a group you belong to. You have to give facts and make recommendations.

Example:

A group of English students is coming to your college. Your English teacher has asked you to write a report on one local tourist attraction. In your report you should

describe the attraction

say what you can do there

explain why you think students would enjoy visiting it

If I were writing that, I'd use this structure:

(Title:) Report on Old Trafford Football Stadium

Introduction

The aim of this report is to describe Old Trafford and to say why it's the best destination for students who visit our college.

Old Trafford

(a description of the stadium, its history)

Activities

(what you can do there - the stadium tour, the gift shop, touch the magical grass)

Why It's Perfect for Visitors

(the tour is given in English so it's good practice, football is universally popular, it's great for taking photos)

Conclusion

For the reasons I have mentioned, I highly recommend visiting Old Trafford with the visiting students. I'm sure they will all have a great time.

10. FCE Reviews

Reviews are quite a good choice for part 2 because you've probaby read thousands of reviews in your own language - reviews of movies, video games, hotels and so on. So you should be quite familiar with the format.

The main skills you need are: describing things, explaining, and giving your opinions.

IMPORTANT - You are allowed to lie in the exam! I personally hate the movie Titanic, but I remember quite a lot about it. If I had the task of reviewing a movie I love, maybe I would choose Titanic. The story is clear in my head, I remember the names of the actors, the director and the theme song... I can pretend to like it if it helps me pass the exam...

- Like in the essay task, I encourage my students to use an interesting title. 'Titanic - Their Hearts Will Go On'.

- Use the question to help you structure your review.

- Go to the following link for more help:

11. FCE Articles

Articles in First Certificate are usually written for English magazines or newsletters. The main thing is to make your articles interesting to read, and to give your opinions on the topic.

11. Frequently Asked Questions

Q - Do I have to use British spelling?

A - No. You can use American spelling.

Q - How important is spelling and punctuation?

A - You aren't expected to be perfect, but if a mistake stops the reader from understanding what you want to say, that's quite bad.

Q - How important is the word count? What happens if I write too many words?

A - If you do the task properly you will write the correct number of words. You won't lose marks if you write 5 words too many. Focus on writing what you have to write, and the word count will take care of itself.

Don't waste time in the exam counting how many words you have written!

Q - My handwriting is terrible! Will I lose points?

A - Just make sure a human can read it - if you are very messy, write a little bit slower. If you usually end up with lots of things crossed out - you need to plan better!

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As we have seen in previous posts, the Writing B2 First (FCE) paper consists of two different parts. In the first one, you must write an essay. In the seccond, you must choose among different options. One of these options can be to write an article. For this reason, in today's post I'm going to show you exactly how to write an article for FCE Writing (Part 2). Besides, we will go over an example of an article for FCE and a complete FCE Writing guide, where you can find more examples of articles and other types of FCE Writing tasks.

How to Write an Article for FCE Writing Part 2

An article is a very common type of text nowadays. We can find all kinds of articles in newspapers, magazines, blogs, etc. For this reason, in order to know how to write an article for FCE, we must bear in mind who will be reading our article. This, as we will see later on, we will find out from the instructions the FCE Writing paper provides us with. But before we move on to that, let's take a look at the characteristics of an article for FCE Writing Part 2:

Purpose of an article: The aim of an article is usually to talk about a topic that we like or that we are familiar with. Besides, one of the features that articles have as opposed to other FCE Writing tasks is that an article must entertain the reader and, almos always, recommend the thing we are talking about.

Language: In general, an article is more informal than an essay, although it will depend on where it is supposed to be published (an international magazine, a teenage magazine, a college magazine, an online blog, a newspaper, etc.). However, the most common case is that we must write a text in an informal or colloquial style. For this reason, our tone must be relaxed, making use of contractions, phrasal verbs and other colloquial expressions. Besides, it is recommended to use rhetorical questions and exclamation marks to engage the reader. You should also address the reader directly in the second person (you, your) and can make jokes if you think they are appropriate.

Structure: Articles must always have a title. If possible, this must be catchy and witty so as to engage the reader. Then, each paragraph must address a single idea, to which you must add the introdduction and the conclusion, where you are usually expected to make a recommendation. It is also a good idea to end your article with a rhetorical question, especially if it is going to be an online article where people could (in theory) leave a comment.

Giving your opinion: An article is almost exclusively about giving your opinion, so feel free to do so throught the whole piece of writing. As you are normally asked to write about something you like or enjoy, opinions are expected to be generally positive. Any article for FCE is usually a very personal piece of writing, so you can speak in the first person as much as you like. 😊

Common topics: You may be asked to write articles on a variety of topics: the Internet, health and fitness, music, plays, hobbies, etc.

Number of words: you are expected to write your article in 140 - 190 words, no more or less than any other type of FCE Writing task.

FCE Writing Article Example

Now that we are familiar with the characteristics of an article, the best weay to know how to write an article for FCE Writing is to take a look at an example of an article at First-B2 level. So let's see an example of a task and a sample answer to that very same task.

Instructions of an Article for the FCE Writing Paper

It is extremely important to read the instructions carefully, as you are supposed to obtain all the information you need to write the article. In this case we can see the following:

Where our article will be published: a local magazine

Topic: their favourite things about the Internet

Main ideas: things you do with the internet, recommend a website

And that's exactly how we will organise our article, knowing exactly what to talk about in each paragraph.

Sample answer

Now that we have an example of an article task for FCE, let's take a look at a sample article which answers the task above. Pay attention to the language as well as to the structure marked in red.

If we take a close look at this sample article for FCE, we can see the following features:

It is visually appealing: The structure is clear, leaving space between paragraphs and defining a clear introduction and conclusion.

Each paragraph has a clear objective, as my comments in red indicate.

The introduction presents the topic in a general way, but making clear what article is about: the Internet.

The second paragraph talks about why I like the Internet and one of the things that I like about it.

The third paragraph makes a recommendation of a website, explaining why I like it so much.

The conclusion is a summary of sorts and asks the reader for some feedback on their own preferences regarding the use of the Internet.

The language is informal:

Phrasal verbs: put you up, check out.

Contractions: Isn't that fantastic?

Colloquial phrases: one of the cool things, I totally recommend it, etc.

We address the reader directly: What about you?

Exclamation marks: ...find the answer!

In this example of article for FCE Writing we can appreciate many of the typical characteristics of this type of activity. However, bear in mind that I have tried to simulate a strong B2 level without necessarily reaching C1.

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Useful Expressions to Write an Article for FCE Writing

If you want to know how to write an article for FCE, it is very important to have a repository of useful expressions ready to use. So here are some which can come in handy:

Frequently Asked Questions: What if I write more than 190 words?

TAs I already explained in previous posts, Cambridge Assessment English does not count how many words you've written in order to penalise you. But remember the following: if you have written a lot more words than necessary, you have probably included irrelevant information. In the same way, if you write less than 140, you are probably lacking essential information. For this reason, I always recommend writing only 10 or 20 words over the limit. In this way, we make sure we don't lose points for something so silly.

FCE Writing with Examples (pdf)

If you're still looking for more examples of writing, check out KSE Academy's official FCE Writing Guide. In this guide you have the following:

How to write an essay and 3 examples

How to write an article and 3 examples

How to write a review and 3 examples

How to write a report and 3 examples

How to write an email or letter and 3 examples

Over 300 useful expressions for FCE Writing tasks

Would you like to see a sample first? Here you are!

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As we have seen in previous posts, the Writing B2 First (FCE) paper consists of two different parts. In the first one, you must write an essay. In the seccond, you must choose among different options. One of these options can be to write an article.

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Free: Paper-based sample test
Sample paper 1 for B2 First for Schools Sample paper 2 for B2 First for Schools
Free: Digital sample tests

During March 2024, we will be moving from our current computer-based exam delivery to Cambridge English Qualifications Digital, which offer you even more benefits.

If you are planning to take your exam during March 2024, please contact your chosen exam centre to discuss their schedules.

Watch this video tutorial for help on how to complete an First for Schools digital exam. Please also review this document which covers minor differences between the sample tests and the live exam.

Listening

Time: approximately 40 minutes

Instructions to candidates

Answer all the questions.

You can change your answers at any time during the test.

Information for candidates

There are 30 questions in this test.

Each question carries one mark.

You will hear each recording twice.

For each part of the test there will be time for you to look through the questions and time for you to check your answers.

B2 First for Schools Digital Listening Sample Test
Reading and Use Of English

Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Instructions to candidates

Answer all the questions.

You can change your answers at any time during the test.

Information for candidates

There are 52 questions in this test.

Each question in Parts 1, 2, 3 and 7 carries one mark.

Each question in Part 4 carries up to two marks.

Each question in Parts 5 and 6 carries two marks.

B2 First for Schools Digital Reading Sample Test
Writing

Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Instructions to candidates

Answer the Part 1 question, and one question from Part 2.

You can change your answers at any time during the test.

Information for candidates

There are two parts to this test.

Each question carries equal marks.

B2 First for Schools Digital Writing Sample Test
Answer keys and tapescript:
B2 First for Schools Listening Sample 1 answer key B2 First for Schools Listening Sample 1 tapescript B2 First for Schools Reading & Use of English Test Answer key
Free: Computer-based sample tests

During March 2024, we will be moving from our current computer-based exam delivery to Cambridge English Qualifications Digital, which will offer you even more benefits. Information on the switch and what this means for you can be found on our Cambridge English Qualifications Digital page.

Watch this video tutorial for help on how to complete a B2 First for Schools computer-based exam.
The computer-based sample test does not mark your exam, so check your answers as you do the test using the answer keys below. Once the test has finished you will not be able to check them. Computer-based Reading and Use of English sample test Computer-based Writing sample test Computer-based Listening sample test
Use the answer keys below:
Reading and Use of English answer key Listening answer key
There is no answer key for the Writing paper, but there are sample answers and examiner comments on the relevant pages of the B2 First for Schools handbook.

The Cambridge English Scale is used to report results for our qualifications and tests. The scores provide a detailed understanding of the candidate's level. They are also consistent across the different exams, making it easy to compare results and understand progress from one level to the next.

For guidance on converting practice test scores to Cambridge English Scale scores, download our guide for teachers.
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CEFR: B1-B2

Skills practised: Vocabulary and grammar

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Exam level: Young Learners (Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers, A2 Flyers)

CEFR level: A1-A2

Skills practised: Reading

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Practise your English and develop the skills you need for your A2 Key for Schools, B1 Preliminary for Schools and B2 First for Schools exams. Filled with a range of fun skills-based activities and exam practice, Exam Lift is a flexible way to improve your English on the go.

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Welcome to the official channel for learning and teaching English with Cambridge. At Cambridge University Press & Assessment, we help millions of people learn English and prove their skills to the world. To learn English is to enjoy and experience a language that opens up opportunities across the world.

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FCE First Certificate Speaking with score/grades (full video) Pre-2015 SIMULATION

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Topic extension questioning

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FCE First Certificate Speaking PART 4 (with useful expressions/phrases)

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www.face2facelanguages.com This video provides useful language by showing candidates how to: Introduce an opinion and give reasons. Add/introduce an explanation. Introduce an example. Refer to what your partner has said. Know what to say if you don't know the answer to a question.

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Comparing and contrasting photographs.

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FCE First Certificate Speaking PART 2 (with useful expressions/phrases)

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www.face2facelanguages.es This video provides useful language by showing candidates how to: Describe the pictures. Talk about differences and similiarities. Talk about preferences and personal opinions. Speculate about the present and the past. We decided to make these videos after being unable to find content on youtube which contained the key expressions that candidates need to get to the top marks.

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First Certificate in English (FCE) - free grammar practice

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Audios for Listenings

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First for Schools Trainer | Cambridge English Exams & IELTS

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First for Schools Trainer | Six full practice tests with tips and training for the 2015 revised Cambridge English: First (FCE) for Schools. | Sue Elliott, Helen Tiliouine, Felicity O'Dell

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USE OF ENGLISH PRACTICE

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Aturada General

Today School s'adhereix a l'aturada general de dimarts dia 3 d'octubre com a rebuig a la violència policial del passat diumenge. L'activitat docent s'aturarà i l'escola romandrà tancada tot el dia.

Paro General

Today School se adhiere al paro general de mañana martes 3 de Octubre como rechazo a la violencia policial del pasado domingo. No habrá actividad docente y la escuela permanecerá cerrada todo el día.

General Strike

Today School will join the general strike tomorrow 3rd of October in protest against police violence last Sunday. There won't be any classes and the school will remain closed all day.

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Today School s'adhereix a l'aturada general de dimarts dia 3 d'octubre com a rebuig a la violència policial del passat diumenge. L'activitat docent s'aturarà i l'escola romandrà tancada tot el dia. Today School se adhiere al paro general de mañana martes 3 de Octubre como rechazo a la violencia policial del pasado domingo.