FCE First Certificate in English
A course for the Cambridge English: First exam.
First Certificate in English.
A B2 First qualification proves that a candidate is becoming skilled in English and now has practical language skills for everyday written and spoken situations.
Exam formats:
- B2 First for Schools can be taken as either a paper-based or a computer-based exam.
Who is the exam for?
B2 First for Schools is aimed at learners who need to show they can:
- Start working in an English-speaking environment
- Study at an upper-intermediate level, such as foundation or pathway courses.
About the exam:
- B2 First for Schools is a rigorous and thorough test of English at Level B2. It covers all four language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking – and includes a fifth element focusing on the candidate’s understanding of the structure of the language.
What sections does the FCE exam cover?
The FCE First Exam covers FOUR main seccions:
Paper 3 Listening
Paper 1 Reading & Use of English
40 minutes duration
1 hour 15 minutes duration
Paper 4 Speaking
Paper 2 Writing
14 minutes duration (per pair)
1 hour 20 minutes duration
The exam lasts for 3 hours and 48 minutes.
How does the FCE scale work?
Grade A
Score of 180-190
Grade B
Score of 173-179
Grade C
Score of 160-172
You need to get at least 160 points or 60% of the marks.
Quick Review
Remember key Information
Read each question and answer accordingly.
start
Question 1/4
How many papers in the FCE exam do we have?
2 papers
4 papers
3 papers
Question 2/4
An FCE certificate proves that a candidate...
has practical language skills for everyday written and spoken situations.
is ready to take the next level exam of Cambridge English C1.
doesn't need to study english ever again.
Question 4/4
What two formats does the exam have?
Computer based and paper based
Online and offline
Remote and physical
Question 4/4
How long does the exam takes?
Three and a half hours
Two hours
One hour
Paper 1: Reading & Use of English.
Candidates need to be able to understand texts from publications such as fiction and non-fiction books, journals, newspapers, and magazines.
Marks: 40% of the total.
COURSEBOOK
Paper 2: Writing.
Candidates have to show that they can produce two different pieces of writing: a compulsory essay in Part 1, and one from a choice of three tasks in Part 2.
Marks: 20% of the total.
Part 3: Listening
Candidates need to show they can understand the meaning of a range of spoken material, including lectures, radio broadcasts, speeches and talks.
Marks: 20% of the total.
Paper 4: Speaking.
Candidates take the Speaking test with another candidate or in a group of three and are tested on their ability to take part in different types of interaction: with the examiner, with the other candidate, and by themselves.
Marks: 20% of the total.
GENERAL ADVICE:
- It's not hard to make it, but it takes time and work.
- Work smart, not hard. The best way to learn a language is to immerse yourself in it.
- You can practice and study in a class, but the bulk of the work is outside, on your own.
- Change your devices' language to English, listen as much as you can: podcasts, sitcoms, documentaries, everything!
Well done!
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FCE First Certificate in English
A course for the Cambridge English: First exam.
First Certificate in English.
A B2 First qualification proves that a candidate is becoming skilled in English and now has practical language skills for everyday written and spoken situations.
Exam formats:
Who is the exam for?
B2 First for Schools is aimed at learners who need to show they can:
About the exam:
What sections does the FCE exam cover?
The FCE First Exam covers FOUR main seccions:
Paper 3 Listening
Paper 1 Reading & Use of English
40 minutes duration
1 hour 15 minutes duration
Paper 4 Speaking
Paper 2 Writing
14 minutes duration (per pair)
1 hour 20 minutes duration
The exam lasts for 3 hours and 48 minutes.
How does the FCE scale work?
Grade A
Score of 180-190
Grade B
Score of 173-179
Grade C
Score of 160-172
You need to get at least 160 points or 60% of the marks.
Quick Review
Remember key Information
Read each question and answer accordingly.
start
Question 1/4
How many papers in the FCE exam do we have?
2 papers
4 papers
3 papers
Question 2/4
An FCE certificate proves that a candidate...
has practical language skills for everyday written and spoken situations.
is ready to take the next level exam of Cambridge English C1.
doesn't need to study english ever again.
Question 4/4
What two formats does the exam have?
Computer based and paper based
Online and offline
Remote and physical
Question 4/4
How long does the exam takes?
Three and a half hours
Two hours
One hour
Paper 1: Reading & Use of English.
Candidates need to be able to understand texts from publications such as fiction and non-fiction books, journals, newspapers, and magazines.
Marks: 40% of the total.
COURSEBOOK
Paper 2: Writing.
Candidates have to show that they can produce two different pieces of writing: a compulsory essay in Part 1, and one from a choice of three tasks in Part 2.
Marks: 20% of the total.
Part 3: Listening
Candidates need to show they can understand the meaning of a range of spoken material, including lectures, radio broadcasts, speeches and talks.
Marks: 20% of the total.
Paper 4: Speaking.
Candidates take the Speaking test with another candidate or in a group of three and are tested on their ability to take part in different types of interaction: with the examiner, with the other candidate, and by themselves.
Marks: 20% of the total.
GENERAL ADVICE:
Well done!