FCE exam

[Gość: Tomik]

Hello to everone!
I wanna know something about FCE. Is it worth to have this certificate? Is it
an advantage when you're looking for a job? Please give some advice. I would
be very grateful for any opinions.
Regards, TomiK.

ODP.

[Gość: LOSTI]

Tomik...
I guess it is worth to have ANY paper that could confirm your knowledge of
English. How old are you by the way? Well... I think FCE is just the first
step. Thats why it is called " The First Certificate in English". Its pretty
easy to pass and it just tells that you have the basic knowledge of Englis.
My advice? Study some more and try to pass AEC ... its better for you
Take care...
losti

[Gość: ABeCe]

Losti is right. FCE confirms that your knowledge of english is intermediate
and honestly speaking it is not a big advantage, for most people already have
this certificate. it is still better than nothing anyway. CAE on the other
hand gives you at the moment a competitive edge over your rivals, but soon it
may be not even enough to hold this certificate in order to impress potential
employers.
rgds.

CAE

[Gość: Tomik]

Hello!
Thanks a lot for informations! I'm really very impressed how fast people can
help you. I read your opinions and drew a conclusion it's better to have CAE
than FCE. Personally I doubt whether I'm prepared to gain CAE but who knows..?
So I decided to ask for some more informations:
- where I can find any inforamtions about CAE?
- what should I do to prepare myself to take CAE exam?
- where I can pass the exam?
- how does it look the exam?
- maybe somebody knows where I can find tests on the Internet?
Any suggestion will be very, very helpful to me.
Regards, Tomik.

[Gość: mysia2000]

the easiest way for you is contacting your local British Council.....

[Gość: kacper]

check out
www.cambridge-efl.org
it has a whole bunch of details about the exam: sample papers, exam reports,
tips on exam preparation and lots of other useful information.

A lot of people may think CAE is just a step up the ladder towards CPE. Yet,
the difference between FCE and CAE is huuuuge, especially in terms of
vocabulary you need to familiarize yourself with. So be prepared for a rough
ride. But it sure is a usuful thing to have.

[Gość: natka]

www.flo-joe.co.uk

[Gość: voytex]

Be aware your knowledge will be verified whatever you write in your CV.
Nevertheless any paper is good. FCE is an exam on your communication skills and
states you are able to communicate in English freely. But when you writes in
your CV 'fluent', get ready to talk.

[Gość: magbok]

FCE used to be accepted as a qualification for teachers of English - and in
some schools it still is! Many secondary (gimnazjum) I know only have this and
maybe a degree in sports, but still teach English. However, on paper to teach
in a Polish school one should now have CAE as a minimum.

You can find out something more about FCE via this school site:
angielski.co.uk