Cambridge Preparation

Basil Paterson

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Temas de los cursos

Escucha, hablando, pronunciación, lectura, escritura, vocabulario y gramática

Horario del curso

Duración del curso
1-52 semanas
Fechas de inicio
Cada lunes
Clases a la semana
25 lessons per week (cada lección dura 60 minutos)
Días de clases
lunes - viernes

Horario de clases está sujeto a cambio dependiendo de la disponibilidad y temporada.

Descripción del curso

Many employers and universities now require evidence of your English level. Cambridge Assessment English exams offer an important qualification for life; perfect for developing your confidence and enhancing your CV.

Cambridge Assessment English exam courses include a place on the next available exam, guidance on exam skills and strategies, essential language development, individual feedback, weekly individual coaching sessions and timed exam practice.

Course overview

Students train to gain experience and acquire the skills necessary to achieve a passing grade in their B2 First (FCE) exam.

Teachers coach students to achieve to the maximum of their potential, and set milestones and goals for each student, with constant evaluation. This sets the pace for each learner to surpass their academic expectations and achieve more than they thought possible.

Students sit rehearsal tests under exam conditions. These are repeated as required to build confidence and familiarity with the exam.

Small class sizes also allow for a large amount of individual coaching, which provides students with the security of the knowledge that they are as prepared as possible for their exam, and with confidence and familiarity in the exam format.

All students who successfully complete this course are eligible for a Course Certificate.

Homework tasks are set daily to allow learners to reflect on and consolidate what they have learned in the day, as well as prepare for the next day.

The course comprises a mixture of lessons and workshops, and these combine to help students develop and practise the skills and abilities that are necessary not only for success in their exam, but also in order to operate effectively in English, communicating with both native and non-native speakers of English in a variety of contexts. The morning lessons and workshops focus on building the linguistic and life skills required to do this. Key skills covered include, spoken performance, critical reading, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary building.

In the afternoon, the emphasis shifts to how students can best apply these skills to exam tasks in order to fully show their abilities as a B2 level user of English, to achieve high marks in each of the papers of the exam. The strategies that students are coached in will help them to navigate exam tasks with ease, allowing them to approach the test with confidence in their abilities.

Homework assignments and mock exams are used to monitor students’ progress, and to highlight any areas that may need more intensive work.

Course content

The fundamentals of flexibility: for Use of English

In order to pass the B2 First (FCE) exam, students need to demonstrate flexibility in their use of grammatical structures and vocabulary. This module focuses on lexical areas such as wordbuilding, to help students understand the fundamental building blocks of the English language. Grammatical structures such as relative clauses and reported speech are commonly tested at B2 level, and students will work to develop flexibility and accuracy in their use.

Articulate with confidence: for the spoken test

In this module, students focus on the main areas which are assessed in the spoken paper. They are coached in pronunciation, and areas of discourse management such as signposting and turn-taking. Tutors will also focus on interactive communication skills, and the accurate use of grammar and vocabulary appropriate for the exam. Confidence building techniques are also taught, which will help students approach the exam with a positive mindset.

Reading for success: for the reading paper

Students are introduced to a variety of text types including magazine articles, fiction, and non-fiction prose. Tutors work with students to develop their ability to comprehend these extended passages while under time pressure. Skills developed include: working out the meaning of unknown words, following an extended narrative, and discerning a writer’s opinion. Students are equipped with strategies to help them deal with the types of questions used in the Cambridge: First exam.

Fundamental listening skills: for the listening paper

Text types used in the B2 First (FCE) exam include radio interviews, everyday interactions, and presentations. In this module, students are familiarised with the relevant text types, and given strategies and practice to help them achieve success in this paper. They develop the skills to allow them to follow and understand spoken texts in a range of contexts, such as understanding the gist of a text, working out meaning from context, and listening for discourse markers.

Expressing oneself through writing: for the written paper

In this module, students are introduced to, and practise producing the types of texts that are required in the exam. These include essays, reviews, articles, and letters. Tutors highlight what makes a good piece of writing for each of the required genres, and students are given detailed and specific feedback in order to help them produce better texts. There is a focus on brainstorming, planning, organisation, and effective use of grammar and vocabulary. Timed writing practices also help students to maximise their performance in the written exam.

Expected outcomes

By the end of this course, the student is expected to be able to

Express themselves clearly in both spoken and written English
Demonstrate flexibility in their use of language
Follow and comprehend a variety of written and spoken text types
Structure a piece of long form writing in a number of styles
Speak confidently with others in both one-to-one and two-to-one situations

Nivel del curso

Todos los niveles, principiante a avanzado
Tomará un examen de competencia el primer día para determinar su nivel. También se puede hacer este examen antes que llegue a Edimburgo

Tasa de la clase

Máximo 8 estudiantes

Edad de estudiante

Rango de edades 16 años y mayores
Medio 27 años

Certificado

Un certificado de finalización se presenta al final del curso.
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housing

Alojamiento

BP ofrece los siguientes tipos de alojamiento:
homestay

Casa de familia - Habitación individual - Desayuno y cena

COL$ 1,737,563
semanal

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

Rango de edades: 16 años y mayores
Emplazamiento: Outside the city center of Edimburgo
Tipo de alojamiento: Casa de familia
Tipo de habitación: Habitación individual
Régimen de comidas: Desayuno y cena (12 comidas por semana)
Instalaciones : Lavandería, internet Wi-Fi, internet gratis, y calefacción
Distancia a la escuela: 15 - 50 minutos en autobús
Disponibilidad: enero - diciembre
Día de llegada: domingo, en cualquier momento
Día de salida: sábado, en cualquier momento
COL$ 1,737,563
Living in a homestay has many advantages. Most importantly, you have the chance to practise English
throughout your stay, to make friends with local people and to be immersed in the culture and language.
We choose our homestay families very carefully, both for the facilities they have to offer and,
especially, their abilities to give you the warmth and welcome of a “home from home”.
Your homestay will treat you as a full member of the household, eating together and sharing the
common living areas. You are provided with a single room, or shared room if required, a quiet place for
study and breakfast and evening meals.

Casa de familia - Habitación individual - Desayuno y cena

COL$ 2,456,554
semanal

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

Rango de edades: 16 años y mayores
Emplazamiento: Outside the city center of Edimburgo
Tipo de alojamiento: Casa de familia
Tipo de habitación: Habitación individual
Régimen de comidas: Desayuno y cena (14 comidas por semana)
Instalaciones : Baño privado, lavandería, internet Wi-Fi, internet gratis, y calefacción
Distancia a la escuela: 15 - 50 minutos en autobús
Disponibilidad: enero - diciembre
Día de llegada: domingo, en cualquier momento
Día de salida: sábado, en cualquier momento
COL$ 2,456,554
Ensuite/Private Bathroom homestay accommodation.
visa

Apoyo para visas

Language International no puede realizar el proceso de aplicación de visas en nombre de los estudiantes. Sin embargo, podemos proporcionarle toda la documentación necesaria que va a necesitar como parte de su aplicación.

Los ciudadanos de Unión Europea no necesitan un visado para estudiar inglés en Reino Unido. Si no es ciudadano de la Unión Europea, se necesita una visa para poder vivir y estudiar en Reino Unido. Si necesita una visa y desea estudiar en Reino Unido durante más de 11 meses, recibirá un número de referencia llamado Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) que necesitará enviar a la embajada del Reino Unido junto con su solicitud de General Student Visa. Es importante mencionar que la legislación del Reino Unido afirma que un CAS sólo podrán expedirse a los estudiantes que desea estudiar en Reino Unido por más de 11 meses.

Si necesita una visa y desea estudiar en Reino Unido durante 11 meses o menos, debe solicitar una visa de turista especial llamado Student Visitor Visa. Como un Student Visitor, no se puede trabajar mientras estudias en Reino Unido legalmente. Si desea estudiar en Reino Unido durante 11 meses o menos, recibirá una carta de aceptación que necesitará enviar a la embajada del Reino Unido junto con su solicitud de Student Visitor Visa. Mandarán su carta de aceptación a su domicilio por correo normal gratuitamente.

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Vuelos y transporte al aeropuerto

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Edimburgo based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Seguro de viaje

Estudia en el extranjero sin preocupaciones con la cobertura del seguro de salud y de efectos personales de Language International. Cuando reservas un curso con nosotros, puedes optar por comprar un plan de seguro amplio que cubra no sólo tus costos de atención de la salud, ¡sino también la pérdida de tus pertenencias personales. Necesita reservar su seguro de antemano.

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