Cambridge English First (FCE)

Highly focused preparation for the revised 2015 Cambridge English: First (FCE) course in 50-60 core hours. Compact First Second edition provides B2-level students with thorough preparation and practice needed for exam success. Ten units cover all five exam papers in a step-by-step approach.

The Workbook units for homework and self-study provide further practice corresponding to the Student's Book units. Each unit has four pages of exercises which consolidate the language and exam skills presented in the Student's Book. Exercises teach students how to avoid common mistakes highlighted by the Cambridge Learner Corpus. Audio material for all the Workbook listening tasks is available online to download. A Workbook with answers is also available.

Key

The contemporary design and updated material in this revised edition will motivate students preparing for the 2015 Cambridge English: First exam.

The exams skills training activities and tips give students confidence when approaching FCE tasks.

The Student’s Book includes access to an online practice test, as well as Online Skills Practice, to give learners plenty of support outside class.

• Prepares students to tackle the 2015 exam with confidence – Every lesson features clearly labelled exam practice activities. These are supported by handy tip boxes, to help students work through the tasks.
• Lively and motivating – Photographic unit lead-ins challenge learners to think, and stimula

The contemporary design and updated material in this revised edition will motivate students preparing for the 2015 Cambridge English: First exam.

The exams skills training activities and tips give students confidence when approaching FCE tasks.

The Student’s Book includes access to an online practice test, as well as Online Skills Practice, to give learners plenty of support outside class.

• Prepares students to tackle the 2015 exam with confidence – Every lesson features clearly labelled exam practice activities. These are supported by handy tip boxes, to help students work through the tasks.
• Lively and motivating – Photographic unit lead-ins challenge learners to think, and stimula

• aktualizováno pro nový formát zkoušky Cambridge English: First platný od roku 2015 (Přečtěte si o změnách ve zkoušce »)
• 80% nových textů a 60% nových poslechů oproti 2. vydání
• přístup k dalším cvičením na internetu (Macmillan Practice Online) zahrnut v ceně knihy
• více než 80 barevných rámečků s tipy ke zkoušce vám pomůže dosáhnout nejlepších výsledků.
• opakovací cvičení na konci každé lekce
• souhrnné 4 stránkové sekce věnované každé části zkoušky First obsahují přehled všech testových úloh a u

The Gold First Exam Maximiser provides extensive support for the First Gold coursebook, plus extra Use of English work and a compete practice test.

Gold First has:

* New design and 100% new content with the same winning formula

* Fast-paced syllabus with comprehensive exam coverage

* Stimulating discussion-rich topics

* Strong focus on vocabulary and chunks of language

* Extensive writing support including full reference with sample answers

Countdown to First Certificate bridges the gap between intermediate level and the First Certificate exam. It introduces learners to graded exam format tasks while giving them a strong foundation in vocabulary and grammar. Written and designed to appeal to teenagers.

Key features
* 100% new edition with up-to-date texts and visually dynamic magazine look.
* Streamlined 12 unit structure to fit the modern syllabus with a greater focus on vocabulary and grammar than before.
* Combines a strong focus on grammar, vocabulary-building, and writing with a teen-friendly approach that is highly motivating.
* Lots of grammar practice on the Grammar Zoom pages, Language in Use, Writing and in the Workbook.
* Wordpower and Vocabulary sections reinforce vocabulary it

This set of tests provides the most authentic exam preparation available, allowing candidates to familiarise themselves with the content of the exam and to practise exam techniques. Attractive colour visual material for Paper 5 is included with each test, enabling students to prepare thoroughly for the paired interview (Paper 5). The Audio CD set contains the recorded material for the aural component of the exam.

Designed to bridge the gap between B1 (Intermediate) and B2 (FCE) level English. Provides comprehensive coverage of the grammar and vocabulary required at this level as well as extensive language skills practice. * Vocabulary Builder sections, focusing on topic-based lexis, collocations, patterns, word formation, phrasal verbs and metaphorical use of language * Comprehensive practice in revised FCE exam-orientated task types * Revision sections after every two units * Writer's database, Word pattern database, Phrasal verb database, Speaking database, and Grammar database, for students' reference * Downloadable wordlists available for Laser Pre-FCE