The Speaking Test Preparation Pack for FCE is a comprehensive teacher resource pack from Cambridge ESOL to help teachers who are preparing students to take the Cambridge English: First (FCE) Speaking test. Written by experienced examiners, it includes student worksheets with teacher's notes, two sets of candidate visuals for Speaking test practice in class, and a DVD of students taking a First Speaking test so students can see what they will have to do on the day of the test.

The book provides systematic development of students' listening and speaking skills. It also offers excellent preparation for the revised Cambridge First Certificate Examination for December 2008 or any other examinations at the same level. The book is divided into two parts: Part A consists of ten complete listening tests. The recordings are based on authentic listening material and make use of various accents and sound effects. Part B consists of ten speaking tests and covers a wide variety of topics such as holidays, entertainment, etc. Each Speaking Test is preceded by a Preparing for the Speaking Test section. In this section, students are familiarised with the essential language (vocabulary, useful expressions, discourse markers, etc) and ideas necessary for the test itself. Students are also trained to organise their speech coherently and to display an appropriate variety of linguistic resources. There are also two additional Speaking Tests at the end of the book to prepare students to meet the requirements of the exam. Class Audio CDs include instructions, pauses and repeats, creating genuine exam conditions.

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The book provides systematic development of students' listening and speaking skills. It also offers excellent preparation for the revised Cambridge First Certificate Examination for December 2008 or any other examinations at the same level. The book is divided into two parts: Part A consists of ten complete listening tests. The recordings are based on authentic listening material and make use of various accents and sound effects. Part B consists of ten speaking tests and covers a wide variety of topics such as holidays, entertainment, etc. Each Speaking Test is preceded by a Preparing for the Speaking Test section. In this section, students are familiarised with the essential language (vocabulary, useful expressions, discourse markers, etc) and ideas necessary for the test itself. Students are also trained to organise their speech coherently and to display an appropriate variety of linguistic resources. There are also two additional Speaking Tests at the end of the book to prepare students to meet the requirements of the exam. Class Audio CDs include instructions, pauses and repeats, creating genuine exam conditions.

This series consists of three practice test books which provide systematic development of students' listening and speaking skills. It also offers excellent preparation for the revised Cambridge First Certificate Examination or any other examinations at the same level.Each book is divided into two parts: Part A consists of ten complete listening tests. The recordings are based on authentic listening material and make use of various accents and sound effects. Part B consists of ten speaking tests and covers a wide variety of topics such as holidays, entertainment, etc. Each Speaking Test is preceded by a Preparing for the Speaking Test section. In this section, students are familiarised with the essential language (vocabulary, useful expressions, discourse markers, etc) and ideas necessary for the test itself. Students are also trained to organise their speech coherently and to display an appropriate variety of linguistic resources. There are also two additional Speaking Tests at the end of each book to prepare students to meet the requirements of the exam.

The Teacher's Book is accompanied by a DVD-ROM with tests in both PDF and editable Word format, along with a series of teacher training videos. There is also additional photocopiable material in the Teacher's Book, with a focus on material for the Speaking test.

Coverage of a wide range of stimulating and up-to-date topics divided into twelve theme-based modules. Self-contained lessons which can be taught in any order make the course flexible and easy to use. A step-by-step approach to speaking and writing, combined with high-level texts and tasks prepare students for the exam right from the start. Task analysis activities encourage self-evaluation and better understanding of key language Comprehensive reference material includes information about the exam, strategies for each task type and module-linked grammar and writing reference sections with extra practice tasks iTest CD ROM provides authentic exam practice with instant feedback allowing students to identify areas which require further practice Additional grammar and vocabulary activities on CD ROM offer additional practice in key language areas

In the Writing & Speaking Assessment Booklet there are 12 sample answers for the Writing paper (one to correspond to each unit of the Student's Book), written by real FCE students. For each sample answer, there are notes that explain what students need to do in the task, and how the answer would be assessed by a Cambridge ESOL examiner.This booklet also includes a DVD of real FCE students takingthe Speaking test, with comments from experienced examiners, so you can see exactly how this part of the test works, and understand how to accurately assess your students. The material on the DVD is supported with photocopiable worksheets,useful phrases, tips and examiner's questions in the booklet.The Using a dictionary for exams booklet is full of ideas for using dictionaries to improve your students' language skills and performance in the exam. These ideas are followed by photocopiable worksheets so your students can put what they've learnt into practice. This booklet has been updated to reflect changes in the new Student's Book.In the Teacher'sBook, there are 12 Unit and four Progress Tests, all with answer keys. The tests are photocopiable for use in class.