FCE+AND+IELTS+EXAMS

FCE EXAM INFORMATION
http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams/first/exam-update-for-2015/whats-in-the-exam/
 * Read about the NEW 2015-format for the FCE exam:**

To watch useful videos about the new changes, join the following YouTube Channel and watch the videos that give an overview of the revised Cambridge English: First (FCE) exam for 2015.

https://www.youtube.com/user/FloJoeEnglishTV

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 * Are you going to take the next FCE exam? Check the latest news here: **

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 * See the website from the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations board:**


 * In this site you can get further information about specifications for all exams and get easy access to the Results Online service. You can also keep a record of your learning goals in a 'candidate portfolio'.**

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 * Do you want to train for an (almost) complete FCE exam? Have a look here**:

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 * If you are taking the FCE this December or next year, you can sign up for a FREE weekly newsletter for useful study tips and hints on exam technique. FCE newsletter:**

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 * ....and before taking the FCE Writing Paper, read these tips: "Top Ten Mistakes in the Writing Paper and How to Avoid Them":**


 * Finally, if you want to have a look at a FCE preparation course I have co-authored, here is the [|link] **

USEFUL ONLINE EXERCISES FOR FCE:

 * Lots of examples and exercises:**
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 * Flo-Joe for FCE:**
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 * Online Reading Exercises:**
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 * FCE - Use of English Test:**
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[|**http://www.englishjet.com/english_courses_files/test_upper-intermediate.asp**]
 * Upper Intermediate Test:**

Free exercises can also be found in this website. Click on FREE SAMPLE and FREE TEST. [| www.selfaccess.com/]


 * Tests on different levels (from Beginners to High Advanced)**
 * [|http://www.thomas.org.br/new_ctj/teste/_teste_index.php?&menu=#5]**

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 * A complete FCE course online** (not updated for 2008 format, anyway)

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 * Dictionary of English Phrasal Verbs:**


 * Phrasal verbs:**

BRING: [] COME: [] GET: [] LOOK: [] PUT: [] TAKE: [] TURN: [|http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/phrasal-verbs/verb-turn.html**]


 * Idioms:**
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SPEAKING TIPS AND SAMPLES
Click on the following link: you will find some useful examples of speaking activities recorded by students from all over the world. If you want to get the transcript, follow the instructions in the page about how to subscribe. To listen to the other speaking examples, click on the next Interviews on the right top of the page. []

You can find the transcripts here: []

Further example interviews and transcript: []

Do you know how to tackle the speaking papers successfully? Take this quiz and useful advice and find it out: [] []

Do you use Facebook? Why not joining it to practise English? Read the instructions here: []

FCE LISTENING EXERCISES
[|**FCE FOR SCHOOLS LISTENING PART 1 (sample)**] [|**FCE FOR SCHOOLS LISTENING PART 2 (sample)**] [|**FCE FOR SCHOOLS LISTENING PART 3 (sample)**] [|**FCE FOR SCHOOLS LISTENING PART 4 (sample)**]

[] (click onFCE Listening Sample Papers - Test 1 and Test 2)

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More FCE exercises in the same website: []


 * WRITING TIPS **

Download and print the following file

IELTS EXAMS
I**ELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication. IELTS is required for entry to university in the UK and other countries.**


 * For a thorough description of IELTS (with downloadable sample tests), click here**: http://www.ielts.org/test_takers_information.aspx

If you are going to take the FCE exams, you can also use some IELTS exercises for this purpose. Have a look at this page and take the FREE IELTS tests: []