Laura S. Matthews

Compact First for Schools is a focused, 50 - 60 hour course for Cambridge English: First for Schools, also known as First Certificate in English (FCE). The Student''s Book features eight topic-based units of exam preparation to maximise the performance of school-age learners. Units are divided in the order of the exam with pages on Reading, Writing, Use of English, Listening and Speaking. A Grammar reference covers key areas in the syllabus, and unit-based wordlists include target vocabulary with definitions. The Student''s Book also features a revision section and full practice test. The accompanying CD-ROM provides interactive grammar, vocabulary and exam skills tasks including listening. Course users also have exclusive access to a further practice test with audio via a URL in the Student''s Book.

Compact First provides B2-level students with thorough preparation and practice of the grammar, vocabulary, language skills, topics and exam skills needed for success in Cambridge English: First, previously known as Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE). Ten units cover all five exam papers, focusing on one part of each paper in each unit. Reading and Listening texts cover all core Cambridge English: First topics. Writing tasks include both sample and model answers, Speaking activities are designed to improve fluency and accuracy, and to help students express themselves with confidence. Grammar for Use of English pages provide additional focus on grammar, each unit includes a revision page. Vocabulary input is at B2 level and is based on English Vocabulary Profile. Grammar and vocabulary work is integrated in exam practice, including exercises informed by the Cambridge Learner Corpus.

Compact First for Schools is a focused, 50 - 60 hour course for Cambridge English: First for Schools, also known as First Certificate in English (FCE). The Workbook provides further practice of language and vocabulary introduced in the Student's Book, where topics and exam tasks follow those in the Student's Book. It also features an eight-page section focusing on the consolidation and extension of writing skills for paper 2. The accompanying Audio CD contains extra listening material for practice at home including exam-style listening tasks

Compact First for Schools is a focused, 50 - 60 hour course for Cambridge English: First for Schools, also known as First Certificate in English (FCE). The Audio CD features recordings of all listening material in Units 1-8 including sample speaking tasks. It also includes a recording of the practice test Paper 3 Listening.