What´s+FCE?



First, in the Cambridge examinations suite belongs to level B2 - independent user-

B2 level, typical users can be expected to: Your preparation for FCE will give you these kinds of practical language skills.
 * understand the main ideas of complex pieces of writing
 * keep up a conversation on a fairly wide range of topics, expressing opinions and presenting arguments
 * produce clear, detailed writing, expressing opinions and explaining the advantages and disadvantages of different points of view.

What does FCE involve?
FCE has five papers: You will need to be able to understand information in fiction and non-fiction books, journals, newspapers and magazines. You will have to show you can produce two different pieces of writing such as a short story, a letter, an article, a report, a review or an essay. Your use of English will be tested by tasks which show how well you control your grammar and vocabulary. You need to show you can understand the meaning of a range of spoken material, including news programmes, speeches, stories and anecdotes and public announcements. You will take the Speaking test with another candidate or in a group of three, and you will be tested on your ability to take part in different types of interaction: with the examiner, with the other candidates and by yourself.
 * Reading: 1 hour**
 * Writing: 1 hour 20 minutes**
 * Use of English: 45 minutes**
 * Listening: 40 minutes**
 * Speaking: 14 minutes**

You can find more information in [|Cambridge FCE]