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    This document outlines standardization procedures for Exam Prep courses at Britannia, including for exams like FCE, CAE and CPE. It describes the structure and timing of each exam section, recommended course lengths and entry requirements. Key recommendations include keeping accurate student performance records, giving timely feedback, focusing on exam strategies and writing skills, assigning regular homework, and using official exam preparation materials.

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    This document outlines standardization procedures for Exam Prep courses at Britannia, including for exams like FCE, CAE and CPE. It describes the structure and timing of each exam section, recommended course lengths and entry requirements. Key recommendations include keeping accurate student performance records, giving timely feedback, focusing on exam strategies and writing skills, assigning regular homework, and using official exam preparation materials.

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    Standardization procedures for Exam Prep courses

    The Exams
    FCE

    CAE CPE

    The Exams
    TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, GRE, GMAT etc. These exams are dealt with in one-to-one course delivery modes, although groups can be offered throughout the year.

    FCE Reading 3 parts/ 30 questions 1h

    Writing Use of English Listening


    Speaking

    2 parts 4 parts/ 42 questions 4 parts/ 30 questions


    4 parts

    1h 20m 45m 40 m
    14m

    Reading (1h)
    Multiple choice

    Writing (1h 20)

    One compulsory task.

    Task Types
    Multiple Choice
    Cloze Open cloze Sentence completion Word formation

    Use of English (45)

    Listening (40)

    Speaking (14)
    Social
    interaction Individual long turn Collaborative task

    Multiple choice

    Gapped text

    Multiple
    matching

    Five tasks

    Multiple
    matching

    candidates choose one.

    Key word
    transformations Multiple choice

    Further
    discussion

    CAE Reading 4 parts/ 34 questions 1h15m

    Writing Use of English Listening


    Speaking

    2 parts 5 parts/ 50 questions 4 parts/ 30 questions


    4 parts

    1h 30m 1h 40 m
    15m

    Reading (1h 15)


    Multiple choice

    Writing (1h 30)

    Use of English (1h)


    Multiple Choice Cloze

    Listening (40)
    Multiple choice

    Speaking (14)
    Social interaction

    One compulsory task. Gapped text

    Task Types
    Open cloze Word formation Five tasks Gapped sentences one. Key word transformations

    Sentence completion

    Individual long turn

    Multiple choice candidates choose Multiple matching

    Multiple choice

    Collaborative task

    Multiple matching

    Further discussion

    CPE Reading 4 parts/ 40 questions 1h30m

    Writing Use of English Listening


    Speaking

    2 parts 5 parts/ 44 questions 4 parts/ 28 questions


    3 parts

    2h 1h30m 40 m
    19m

    Reading (1h 30)


    Multiple choice lexical cloze

    Writing (2h)

    One compulsory task.

    Task types
    Open Cloze Word Formation Gapped sentences Key word formation Choice of task Comprehension questions and summary writing

    Use of English (1h 30)

    Listening (40)
    3-option multiple choice

    Speaking (19)
    Interview

    Sentence
    Multiple choice completion Collaborative task 4-option multiple choice Long turn and Gapped text

    Multiple choice

    3-way Multiple matching

    discussion

    The CPE Course


    CPE takes special preparation over a year/ two semesters: CPE 1/2. Entry level depends on managers discretion and group availability. Not all branches offer CPE and not every teacher is ready to teach it due especially to demand of writing tasks.

    The Prep Course


    To enroll in a Britannia Prep, students must:
    Sit an entry mock and, get 66% or more for FCE get 65% or more for CAE or CPE PET preparation is not currently supported by the academic department. Managers may use their discretion to analyse scores.

    Keep track of results


    Keep track of students' time Provide varied writing practice Consolidate writing skills Set HW regularly Personalise tasks/ Cater to Sts needs

    Give fast individual feedback Work on exam strategies/ techniques

    Test-like context timing is a crucial fact. Accurate record of performance in each part or each paper Sts and teachers.

    Focused study routine.


    Learners autonomy and sense of achievement.

    Why the Excel Spreadsheet?


    Motivation. Responsibility. Healthy competition. Sense of achievement. Sense of progress. Clear goals.

    Writing Tasks/ Pieces

    Product-orientated writing work.


    Test-like context. Classroom work on every text type included.

    Feedback
    Teachers should return writing pieces and any other homework within a week.

    Homework

    Regular and consistent homework load 3hpw Individual tasks depending on learners needs.

    Materials
    The books (the Testbuilder series) contain both guidance and comments which are specific to every part of every paper.

    Useful sites
    http://www.flojoe.co.uk/ http://www.splendidspeaking.com/

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