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Evening Examination Classes at Englishour:

Here at Englishour you are in safe hands as our teachers have guided literally hundreds of students through their examination experience. We offer courses targeting a wide range of English language examinations. Below are the examinations which Englishour will prepare you for. Contact us for more information on any of these or any queries you may have.

To study in the evening, students can study on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6.45pm to 8.45pm.

The Englishour promise:

• We promise to evaluate each prospective student and give them an honest appraisal of their English language ability;
• We promise to help the student find an examination which will best suit their career or academic objectives;
• We promise to clearly set out your goals and take you through a course which will maximize your chances of achieving your goal;
• We promise to be on hand during your course to deal with any questions you may have.

Englishour prepare students for the following examinations:

• Cambridge Advanced Certificate (CAE)
• First Certificate in English (FCE)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
• Test of Interactive English (TIE)

First Certificate in English(FCE)

What is FCE?

The Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) is the third level of the Cambridge exams in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). It is an upper intermediate level exam, set at Level B2 of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework for modern languages, and recognises the ability to deal confidently with a range of written and spoken communications.

Successful candidates receive a certificate awarded by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, and recognised by universities and employers in many countries. All candidates receive a statement of results, showing how they performed in each of the five papers.

FCE is provided by Cambridge ESOL - a department of the University of Cambridge in England. FCE is part of the Main Suite of Cambridge English examinations, which is closely linked to the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework for modern languages (CEF).

Who is FCE for?

FCE is designed for learners whose command of English is adequate for many practical everyday purposes, including business and study. Successful candidates will have a wide grasp of vocabulary, and should be able to construct an argument and use appropriate communication styles for a variety of situations. They also need to show an awareness of register and of the conventions of politeness and degrees of formality as they are expressed through language.

FCE is taken by more than 270,000 people each year in more than 100 countries. It is a valuable qualification for anyone who wants to work or study abroad or to develop a career which requires language skills, including business, medicine, engineering and many other professions. It is also useful preparation for higher level examinations, such as the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English and the Certificate of Proficiency in English.

Why Choose FCE?

FCE is recognised by many universities and other educational institutions as proof of a higher intermediate level English skills, and these institutions accept it as meeting part of their entrance requirements.

Because the examinations are based on realistic tasks, an FCE certificate is an important asset for anyone who wants to work or study abroad, or in international business. Employers throughout the world recognise FCE. It indicates sufficient proficiency in English to be of practical use in clerical, secretarial and managerial jobs in many industries, in particular tourism, where contact with English speakers is required. Successful candidates have the ability to deal with routine letters and telephone enquiries, and to cope with some non-academic training courses and simple textbooks and articles.

Studying for FCE will also help learners to improve their language skills and to use them in a wide range of contexts.

What Does the Exam Involve?

FCE has five papers

1. Reading

2. Writing

3. Use of English

4. Listening

5. Speaking

Each of the written papers is returned to Cambridge for marking and assessment. The Speaking Test is conducted by two locally based examiners who examine candidates face to face. All examiners are accredited by Cambridge ESOL.

1. Reading (1 hour 15 mins)

The Reading paper assesses candidates’ ability to read and understand texts taken from fiction and non-fiction books, journals, newspapers and magazines. Candidates are expected to be able to show understanding of gist, detail and text structure, and deduce meaning.

2. Writing (1 Hours 30 mins)

The Writing paper assesses candidates’ ability to write non-specialised text types such as letters, articles, reports, compositions and reviews of 120-180 words covering a range of topics and target readers and also set texts.

3. English in Use (1 hour)

In the Use of English paper, candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and control of the language system by completing various tasks at text and sentence level. These include filling gaps, transforming words and phrases, and identifying errors in texts.

4. Listening (40 mins)

The Listening paper assesses candidates’ ability to understand the meaning of spoken English, and to extract gist and meaning from spoken text. The texts are taken from a variety of text types including interviews, discussions, lectures and conversations.

5. Speaking (14 mins)

The Speaking Test assesses candidates’ ability to interact in conversational English in a range of contexts. It contains four parts, including an interview section, individual long turns of about one minute, a collaborative task and a discussion. Candidates are provided with stimulus material such as photographs. Candidates normally take the Speaking Test in pairs.

Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English(CAE)

What is CAE?

The Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) is the fourth level of the Cambridge exams in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). It is an advanced exam, set at Level C1 of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework. Although the level of language skills required is not as high as for the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English, CAE recognises the ability to communicate with confidence in English and deal with most aspects of everyday life.

Successful candidates receive a certificate awarded by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, which is recognised by universities and employers throughout the world. All candidates receive a statement of results, showing how they performed in each of the five papers.

CAE is provided by Cambridge ESOL - a department of the University of Cambridge in England. CAE is part of the Main Suite of Cambridge English examinations, which is linked to the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework (CEF).

Who is CAE for?

CAE is for learners who are reaching a standard of English that is adequate for most purposes, including business and study. Success at this level indicates the ability to use English effectively and perform confidently in social and professional situations, and in higher education.

CAE is taken by more than 60,000 people each year in more than 60 countries. It is a valuable qualification for anyone who wants to work or study abroad or to develop a career which requires language skills, including business, medicine, engineering and many other professions. It is also useful preparation for anyone who is working towards the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English.

Why Choose CAE?

CAE is seen by institutions of higher education in many countries as proof of adequate language skills for courses taught and assessed in English. Almost all universities in the United Kingdom and a growing number in the USA recognise CAE, as do many employers throughout the world. A list of institutions and employers that recognise CAE is available at www.CambridgeESOL.org/recognition

Studying for CAE helps learners to improve their language skills and use them in a wide range of contexts.

The examinations are based on realistic tasks, and indicate the ability to use the language in practical situations. Successful candidates are able to participate in meetings and discussions, expressing opinions clearly and are able to understand and produce texts of various types, including business letters and reports. They will also be aware of the different styles of English appropriate to different situations.

What Does the Exam Involve?

CAE has five papers

1. Reading

2. Writing

3. English in Use

4. Listening

5. Speaking

Each of the written papers is returned to Cambridge for marking and assessment. The Speaking Test is conducted by two locally based examiners who examine candidates face to face. All examiners are accredited by Cambridge ESOL.

1. Reading (1 hour 15 mins)

The Reading paper assesses candidates’ ability to read and understand a number of texts taken from books, newspapers and magazines. Candidates are expected to be able to show understanding of gist, main points, detail, text structure or specific information, deduce meaning or recognise opinion and attitude.

2. Writing (2 Hours)

The Writing paper assesses candidates’ ability to write non-specialised text types such as letters, articles, reports and reviews for a given purpose and target reader, covering a range of topics. Responses are of about 250 words in length.

3. English in Use (1 hour 30 mins)

In the English in Use paper, candidates are expected to demonstrate knowledge and control of the language system by completing various tasks at text and sentence level, based on authentic texts. This will include gap-filling, error correction, word formation, register transfer and text completion exercises.

4. Listening (40 mins)

The Listening paper assesses candidates’ ability to understand the meaning of spoken English and to extract detailed and specific information from the spoken text and to understand speakers’ attitudes and opinions. The texts are taken from a variety of text types including interviews, discussions, lectures and conversations.

5. Speaking (15 mins)

The Speaking Test assesses candidates’ ability to interact in conversational English in a range of contexts. It contains four parts, including an interview section, individual long turns, a collaborative task and a discussion. Candidates are provided with stimulus materials such as photographs and drawings.

Candidates normally take the Speaking Test in pairs.

Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
CPE is Cambridge ESOL's most advanced exam. It is aimed at people who use English for professional or study purposes.
Is CPE for you?

Can you...
use English to advise on, or talk about complex or sensitive issues?
understand the finer points of documents, correspondence and reports?
If this describes your skills now, or describes the level of skills you are working towards, then CPE is the right exam for you.
What will CPE do for you?
Cambridge ESOL is a department of the world-famous and historic University of Cambridge. Attaining one of its certificates is an achievement and a reward in itself. However, there are many other benefits to taking CPE:
a CPE certificate is valid for life, you never need to take the exam again
CPE is truly international, recognised around the world for business and study purposes
hundreds of employers, universities and government departments officially recognise CPE as proof of proficiency in English. CPE's 'Can Do' skills give you the confidence to use English in real situations.
What will taking CPE help you do?
CPE is at Level C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
— an internationally recognised benchmark of language ability. The framework uses six levels to describe language ability from A1 to C2. 'Can Do' statements have been used to describe these levels in terms of real skills with language.
At C2 level, typical users can be expected to:
understand with ease virtually everything they hear and read
make accurate and complete notes during a presentation
understand colloquial asides
talk about complex and sensitive issues without awkwardness
express themselves precisely and fluently.
Your preparation for CPE will give you these kinds of practical language skills.
What does CPE involve?

CPE has five papers:
Reading 1 hour 30 minutes
You will need to be able to understand the meaning of written English at word, sentence, paragraph and whole text level.
Writing 2 hours
You will have to show you can produce a number of different items such as a short story, a letter, an article, a report or a composition, each of about 300—350 words.
Use of English 1 hour 30 minutes
Your use of English will be tested by tasks which show how well you can control your grammar and vocabulary and how well you can summarise information.
Listening: 40 minutes (approx)
You need to show you can understand the meaning of a range of spoken material, including lectures, news programmes and public announcements.
Speaking: 19 minutes
You will take the Speaking test with another candidate or in groups 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.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

What is IELTS?

IELTS, 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 tests are administered at accredited test centres throughout the world - there are currently more than 350 centres, in over 120 countries.

Who is IELTS for?

IELTS provides language assessment for people who need to demonstrate their level of achievement in English for specific purposes.

The last few years have seen spectacular growth in the number of candidates taking IELTS, especially in the areas of university admission, immigration and access to particular professions. At the same time, the recognition of IELTS by educational, commercial, professional and government institutions is also increasing rapidly.

Why Choose IELTS?

IELTS is recognised by universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. It is also recognised by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies.

What does the Exam involve?

IELTS covers all four language skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking and is offered in two test formats - Academic and General Training.

All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking Modules and there is an option of either Academic or General Training Reading and Writing Modules.

Academic is suitable for candidates planning to undertake higher education study or who are seeking professional registration.

General Training is suitable for candidates planning to undertake non-academic training or work experience, or for immigration purposes.

The Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

What is TOEFL?

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to use and understand North American English as it is spoken, written and heard in college and university settings.

Who is TOEFL for?

Most people who take TOEFL are planning to study at colleges and universities where instruction is in English. In addition, many government agencies, scholarship programs, and licensing/certification agencies use TOEFL scores to evaluate English proficiency.

The TOEFL test measures English language proficiency in reading, listening and writing and is offered on computer in most regions of the world. In areas where access to internet-based testing (iBT) is limited, a paper-and-pencil version of the test is administered.

Why choose TOEFL?

Currently more than 7,000 two- and four-year colleges and universities, professional schools, and sponsoring institutions accept TOEFL scores.

TIE (Test of Interactive English)

TIE has been designed for all students over the age of 18 of all abilities and motivations following either long or short courses in language schools or other educational institutions.

TIE is a learner-centred exam which is flexible, 'i.e., designed to recognise and accommodate the needs and interests of each learner whatever their level of English, age, cultural or educational background.

The test is task-based, requiring each candidate to carry out a number of pre-specified tasks prior to taking the test thereby providing optimal opportunities for effective language learning.

The grading system directly follows the Council of Europe Scale of Language Proficiency.

TIE is also eligible as an end of academic year examination for students studying for a minimum of 25 weeks or more in Ireland.

The test is task-based with the content chosen by each individual learner and can therefore be used to assess learners with the following needs and motivations:

- learners of English for general purposes

- learners of English for vocational, professional or
academic purposes

- learners of English as a second language