The First Certificate in English (FCE) has five parts:
- Reading (60 minutes)
You will need to be able to understand information in fiction and non-fiction books, journals, newspapers and magazines. - Writing (80 minutes)
You will produce two different pieces of writing such as a short story, a letter, an article, a report, a review or an essay. - Use of English (45 minutes)
Your use of grammar and vocabulary is tested in a few different tasks. - Listening (40 minutes)
You need to show you can understand the meaning of a range of spoken material, including news programs, speeches, stories and anecdotes and public announcements. - Speaking (14 minutes)
In a group excercise you will show how well you are able to interact with both other students and the axaminer.
FCE Results
Each of the listed components carries 20% of your total FCE score. If you are graded with an A, B, or C you will be awarded the First Certificate in English, if you do not achieve a pass grade (eg. D or E) you will not receive a certificate.
SPEAKING TEST SAMPLE
