NewCambridge Preps - Standardizing Procedures

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Standardization

procedures forExam Prep courses


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The ExamsFCECAECPE


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TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, GRE, GMAT etc.

These exams are dealt with in one-to-one coursedelivery modes, although groups can be offeredthroughout the year.

The Exams


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FCEReadingWritingUse of EnglishListeningSpeaking

3 parts/ 30 questions2 parts4 parts/ 42 questions4 parts/ 30 questions4 parts

1h1h 20m45m40 m14m


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Task Types

Reading

(1h)

Multiple choice

Gapped text

Multiple

matching

Writing

(1h 20)

One compulsory

task.

Five tasks

candidates

choose one.

Use ofEnglish (45)

Multiple Choice

Cloze

Open cloze

Word formation

Key word

transformations

Listening

(40)

Multiple choice

Sentence

completion

Multiple choice

Multiple

matching

Speaking

(14)

Social

interaction

Individual long

turn

Collaborative

task

Further

discussion


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Task Types

Reading

(1h 15)

Multiple choice

Gapped text

Multiple choice

Multiple matching

Writing

(1h 30)

One compulsory

task.

Five tasks

candidates choose

one.

Use ofEnglish (1h)

Multiple Choice

Cloze

Open cloze

Word formation

Gapped sentences

Key word

transformations

Listening

(40)

Multiple choice

Sentence

completion

Multiple choice

Multiple matching

Speaking

(14)

Social interaction

Individual long

turn

Collaborative task

Further discussion


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CPEReadingWritingUse of EnglishListeningSpeaking

4 parts/ 40 questions2 parts5 parts/ 44 questions4 parts/ 28 questions3 parts

1h30m2h1h30m40 m19m


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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 especiallyto demand of writing tasks.


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The Prep CourseTo 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.


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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


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Test-like context

timing is a crucial

fact.

Accurate record of performance in

each part or each paper Sts andteachers.

Focused study routine. Learnersautonomy and sense of

achievement.


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Why the Excel Spreadsheet?

Motivation.

Responsibility.

Healthy competition.

Sense of achievement.

Sense of progress. Clear goals.
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Writing Tasks/ Pieces

Product-orientated writing work.

Test-like context.

Classroom work on every text type included.

Feedback

Teachers should return writing pieces andany other homework within a week.


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Homework Regular and consistent homework load

3hpw

Individual tasks depending on learnersneeds.


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Materials The books (the Testbuilder

series) contain both

guidance and commentswhich are specific to everypart of every paper.


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