CHARLES OSBOURNE

Exam Essentials is our major British English exam preparation series combining exam preparation, practice, and tips for the revised Cambridge English exams. This effective combination of testing and teaching has proved a popular formula with teachers and students. The first two practice tests in each book are 'walk-through' tests. Students are carefully guided through the tests and shown how they work and what they have to do to succeed in each part of the exam. Additional step-by-step support for the Writing paper is offered in all the tests. All of the tests are written by experts in the field, which means that students preparing for the exams experience material that is appropriate for and at a level at least as high as the actual exams. Candidates internationally find the Speaking test very challenging. To help them deal with this, each Practice Test book comes with a DVD-ROM which includes a bespoke video showing a complete Speaking test interview as well as an examiner talking about this part of the exam and giving students expert guidance on how to approach it. The DVD-ROM also features worksheets to use with the interview and all the Listening test files.

Thomson Exam Essentials: First Certificate Practice Tests have been fully updated to the specifications of the new FCE exam starting in December 2008. * 2 fully guided Tests with Essential Tips * 6 complete tests * All the essential information on the exam at-a-glance on a special coverflap for easy reference * Quick guide to encourage self-study * Special section on the Speaking Paper in full colour, includes additional helpful phrases and expressions * Separate Writing Bank with fully written out model compositions, useful language and notes on content and organisation * Objective Mark Sheets that enable students to practice copying their answers as in the actual exam * Additional practice by using Exam View'' Pro CD-ROM.

Thomson Exam Essentials: CAE Practice Tests have been updated to the specifications of the new CAE examination starting in December 2008. * 2 fully-guided tests with Essential Tips * 6 complete tests * All the essential information on the exam at-a-glance on a special cover flap for easy reference * Quick guide on how to use the book helps students make the most of the material even on their own * Special section on the Speaking Paper in full colour, includes additional helpful phrases and expressions * Separate Writing Bank with fully written out model compositions, useful language and notes on content and organisation * Objective Mark Sheets that enable students to practice copying their answers as in the actual exam * Additional practice by using ExamView Pro CD-ROM.