Cambridge English First (FCE)

Going for Gold Upper Intermediate is designed to develop students' language skills and provide a general introduction to the requirements of the FCE exam. It provides enjoyable and contemporary topics, motivating practice activities, a graded introduction to Cambridge exam style tasks, regular opportunities for reviewing and testing and a supportive writing reference section including model answers and useful language.

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

Use your English to your advantage

Total FCE is a preparation course for the First Certificate in English – FCE (B2 Vantage of the Common European Framework of Reference). The choice of interesting texts and variety of exercises make Total FCE suitable for students of all ages.
Total FCE focuses on the two aspects of the FCE exam identified as being the most challenging for students – Use of English and Writing. Extensive practice of exam-style tasks from these papers and step-by-step guidance through example tasks will allow students to develop their own techniques for approaching them.

Features:
• 16 topic-based units
• Use of English tasks after every unit, providing extensive prac

Cambridge University Press is the only official publisher of past papers from Cambridge ESOL. These official papers provide candidates with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with the updated content and format of the FCE examination, to be introduced from December 2008. Attractive colour visual material for Paper 5 is included with each test, enabling students to prepare thoroughly for the paired interview. A 'with answers' edition also contains a comprehensive section of keys, transcripts of the recorded material, a guide to each paper and an insight into marking procedures and grading, with sample answers, making it ideal for self-study. An Audio CD set containing the recorded material for the aural component of the exam (Paper 4) is also available.

*pro nové specifikace FCE 2008 i pro další zkoušky včetně lokálních *motivující kombinace zábavných témat a tipů cvičení s přísným zkouškovým sylablem *žáci jsou motivováni poslouchat a přemýšlet *design knihy odpovídá věku a zájmům teenagerů *inspirující DVD s klipy z TV reality show, přírody, historie i s kulturními pořady *díky iTest Multi-ROMu B2 si žáci zkouší testy včetně monitorování svého pokroku a zjištění problémů *samostatné příručky -Grammar and Vocabulary Book pro B1 a B1+ -Use of English and Vocabulary Book pro B2 -podpora pro učitele: *detailní metodika s řadou extra aktivit a nápadů usnadní čas a přípravu *unikátní Exam Box Pack B2 obsahuje 4 samostatné příručky a poradí, jak efektivně zvládnout

Skills for First Certificate provides focused and thorough training in each of the four parts of the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) exam: Reading, Use of English, Writing and Listening and Speaking. * Task-based exercises developing essential skills * Grammar focus, providing training in aspects of grammar encountered * Modern, attractive full-colour design * 16 thematic units for each component * Exam know-how, providing easy-to-understand exam tips, hints and approaches * Recorded interviews with real First Certificate candidates to develop speaking skills * Grammar focus, providing training in receptive and productive grammar * 7 complete Paper 5 speaking practice exams and four complete Paper 4 listening practice exams.

The Skills for First Certificate series provides thorough and comprehensive training in language and exam skills for students preparing for the Cambridge First Certificate in English exam. Comprehensive and easy-to-use