Presentation made to English Teachers in Pilar 24/06/2010

4. PET Speaking Part 1 : questions about their personal details, daily routines, likes and dislikes, etc. addressed in turn and are not expected to talk to each other at this stage. Discourage giving 1-word answers, extend with reasons and examples. Candidates should be discouraged, from preparing rehearsed speeches. Part 2: simulated situation, candidates make and respond to suggestions, discuss alternatives, make recommendations and negotiate agreement with their partner. Expected to engage with the task independently, negotiating turns and eliciting opinions from each other. Assessed on their use of appropriate language and interactive strategies, not on their ideas. using the range of visual prompts to extend the discussion, before coming to a conclusion. Interlocutor will not take part in the task itself. Part 3: give a simple description of what they can see in their photograph. Demonstrate both their range of vocabulary and their ability to organise language in a long turn. imagine that they are describing the photograph to someone who can’t see it. given credit for the ability to use paraphrase or other appropriate strategies to deal with items of vocabulary Part 4: candidates speak to each other, general conversation, discuss likes and dislikes, experiences, etc. Negotiating turns and eliciting opinions from each other. Talk about interests and enthusiasms, give reasons for their views and preferences, elicit the views of their partner, pick up on their partner’s points and show interest in what their partner is saying, as well as talking about themselves.

7. To gain top marks, all points must be present in the candidate’s answer, it is important that candidates read the question carefully and plan what they will include. Minor, non-impeding errors are not penalised. Candidates will need practice in writing to the word length required. They will lose marks if their answers fall outside the limits PET Writing

8. Cover all points of input Register appropriate for audience Do not “lift” whole segments Expand where appropriate Substitute frequently used words with wider range. Read input carefully to understand scenario Missing out content points: task not adequately achieved: candidate penalised FCE Writing

11. Handbook, Past Papers, Reports Listening Tracks Resources http:// www.cambridgeesol.org /

12. Register Collocations Synonyms Phrasal Verbs Phrases & expressions Dos and Don’ts Practice Test Resources http://www.flo-joe.co.uk /

13. TEACHERS’ & STUDENTS’ FORUMS http://www.flo-joe.co.uk /

14. Listening & Spelling http://www.listen-and-write.com / http:// testmoz.com /

15. http:// www.examenglish.com/FCE/?gclid =CPbt2JmDtKICFQQf7godATiE5A http://esl.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=esl&cdn=education&tm=12&f=00&su=p284.9.336.ip_p897.9.336.ip_&tt=2&bt=0&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.flo-joe.co.uk/fce/students/writing/index.htm Exam Practice