What is a good FCE score?

What is a good FCE score?

If you achieve a scale score of 180–190 (grade A) in your exam, you will receive the First Certificate in English stating that you demonstrated ability at Level C1. If you achieve a scale score of 160–179 (grade B or C) in your exam, you will be awarded the First Certificate in English at Level B2.

How is FCE marked?

0–5 marks are given for each of the following criteria: Content; Communicative Achievement; Organisation; and Language. Whole marks only are awarded; there are no half marks given. Part 1 is worth 20 marks and Part 2 is worth 20 marks. There are 40 possible marks in the Writing paper.

How many points do I need to pass FCE?

In the old system you needed to score 60% overall to pass the exam. Now everything is rated according to ‘the Cambridge Scale’. The score you need to pass is 160.

How do I pass FCE?

To be able to pass the test, you have to be confident in all skills of English – reading, writing, listening, speaking, sentence formation, grammar, vocabulary and so on. Typically English learners will need to have been preparing for the test full time for at least six weeks before they are able to pass the exam.

How do I beat FCE speaking?

Part Two: The Long-Turn (4 minutes)

1. Make sure you understand the question! If you don’t, it’s better to ask the interlocutor to repeat the question than to struggle on hoping you are answering what was asked.
2. Answer both questions!
3. Practice your timings!
4. Use comparative phrases!
5. Practise using opinion phrases!

How many marks do I need to pass FCE?

The Cambridge Scale In the old system you needed to score 60% overall to pass the exam. Now everything is rated according to ‘the Cambridge Scale’. The score you need to pass is 160.

What’s the second part of the FCE test called?

FCE Speaking Test Part 2. Part two of the Cambridge English: First Speaking test is called the ‘Long Turn’ because you and student B take turns to give long speeches. You get two colour photos. You have to talk about them on your own for a minute. When you finish, the examiner asks the other student…

How long does it take for a FCE test?

How Long Do FCE Tests Take? A typical FCE test will last 4-6 hours, but varies based on the worker’s medical, physical and cognitive conditions and the types of tests administered based on job description. In fact, more often, the tests stretch over two days. Much of that has to do with the patient’s stamina and pain tolerance.

How to describe a picture in the FCE?

Most FCE students describe the photos. Nobody asked you to describe them! You are asked to compare – there’s a big difference. Describing has ONE element – This man is riding a bike. Comparing has TWO elements – This picture shows a man riding a bike while this one shows a motorbike.

How long do you have to talk about your photos on the FCE?

You have to talk about them on your own for a minute. When you finish, the examiner asks the other student (student B) a question about your photos – student B should talk for about 30 seconds. Then student B gets two photos and has to talk about them for one minute.