Are you considering taking an English language exam? Our library can help you.
DETAILS ON EXAMINATIONS
Our library offers you materials to help you prepare for the Cambridge, IELTS and BEC examinations:
FCE (PDF file)
CAE (PDF file)
CPE (PDF file)
BEC (PDF file)
IELTS (PDF file)
ACCA (PDF file)
Please check the status of each suggested title by using the electronic catalogue or by calling 021 307 96 00.
Would you like to improve your exam performance? To learn faster and remember more? Our “Study skills” collections help you develop simple techniques for managing your study time, improving your reading comprehension, taking notes, gathering information, making better use of your memory and overcoming stress. By offering practical information on the most effective study and exam techniques, these books give you the chance to fulfil your potential in any exam situation.
Study skills (PDF file, 203KB)
Exam preparation (PDF file, 84KB)
Postgraduate study support (PDF file, 85KB)
Please check the status of each suggested title by using the electronic catalogue or by calling 021 307 96 00.
For a general idea of the Cambridge English language exams why not attend our Monday presentations? Over almost two hours, you have an opportunity to interactively:
- learn about the exams' structure
- selectively work on recent exam subjects (questions papers)
- watch video recordings of the oral test
- listen to audio recordings for the listening test
- browse preparation materials (course books, test batteries)
- visit websites of interest for English language exam candidates
- ask about the ways exams are run
- choose the preparation form that suits you best
The interactive presentations of the Cambridge English language exams are temporarily put on hold. The sessions will be resumed at a date we will communicate in due time.
The QPT is a multiple choice test of 60 questions. Your knowledge of English is assessed based on the number of correct answers.
The test can be sat any time during library opening hours and lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Your test score acts as a guide only. We suggest that you couple it with an online test or a test of your choice from those available at our centre. The library is not liable in the event of potential candidates taking the decision to sit an exam on the basis of this test alone.
www.cambridgeesol.org/index.htm
- information on all types of Cambridge exams
- info brochures
- downloadable tests from previous years
- statistical reports and data
www.ielts.org
- presentation brochure
- test samples
- scores required by universities and professional bodies
www.flo-joe.co.uk
- sets of free tests for Reading, Use of English and Writing
- weekly updated vocabulary
- exam candidates' forum
www.world-english.org
- online self-assessment tests
- grammar and vocabulary exercises
- online speaking and listening lessons
- a mini guide to learning a foreign language
www.learnenglish.org.uk
- self-assessment of your proficiency in English
- learn English in a pleasant way, through stories and poems
- advice on studying English in the UK or in your own country
www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish
- articles, videos and audio recordings on the most diverse aspects of British society today
Develop your language and exam skills through a range of structured tasks. Online English language tests can be accessed via the computers in the library - Network Central building, during opening hours.
- FCE / CAE / CPE TUTOR: Increase language ability and practise exam skills in preparation for the First Certificate in English / Certificate in Advanced English / Certificate of Proficiency in English exams
- STUDY SKILLS SUCCESS: Ideally suited to IELTS preparation but also useful for general exam practice. Reading, writing, listening and speaking skills are practised alongside a range of tasks to improve your exam techniques
- IELTS SELF-STUDY CD-ROM: The IELTS self-study CD-ROM brings together 60 hours of material that closely replicates both the General Training and Academic IELTS exams. Also included are four live recordings of the complete speaking test.
Do you need to take a break and have fun? Our library offers you:
- books on dieting, design, fashion, food and drink, photography, health, family and lifestyle, house and garden, travel and holiday, fiction
- periodicals (Cosmopolitan, House Beautiful, PC Gamer, Woman & Home, Vogue etc.)
- films, documentaries and music on DVD
For the complete list please consult our online catalogue.
Help us enrich our collections! We invite you to send us your suggestions for new titles (books, DVDs, CD-ROMs) to be added to the library collections.
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