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Understanding the "Set Text" option in Cambridge ESOL FCE, CAE and CPE examsFor Cambridge exam candidates, learners of English, and anyone who loves reading and discussing great literature. |
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CPE Set Text: Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
May 27, 2009 02:38 PM PDT
This podcast is for CPE students preparing "Girl with a Pearl Earring" for the set text option. Listen to Fiona's plot summary and her analysis of the main characters, as well as her example of an exam-style question. All are welcome to leave comments... FCE Set Text: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
November 17, 2008 09:58 AM PST
New for the updated FCE in December 2008! This podcast is for FCE students thinking of doing "Great Expectations" for the set text option. Fiona gives an overview of the plot and discusses the important characters in the novel. Then she works through an exam-style question, giving essential tips for candidates. All are welcome to leave comments... CAE Set Text: The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
September 19, 2008 09:25 AM PDT
New for CAE December 2008! This podcast is aimed at candidates who are reading "The Pelican Brief" by John Grisham in preparation for their Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) in December 2008. Fiona gives an overview of the book and advice on how to approach the 'set text' question most effectively in the exam. She also works through a sample exam question. All comments are welcome from those who've read and would like to discuss this book - candidates, learners, teachers and book enthusiasts... Analysis of 'The Cryptographer' by Tobias Hill
June 11, 2007 04:55 AM PDT
Aimed at candidates who are preparing "The Cryptographer" for their Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) exam in 2007 and 2008, this podcast gives an overview of the book, offers advice on how to tackle the 'set text' question most effectively, and explores the theme of trust. All comments are welcome from those who've read and would like to discuss this book - candidates, learners, teachers and book enthusiasts... Student Responses to 'Goodnight Mister Tom'
May 28, 2007 11:50 AM PDT
This is a follow-up to the previous podcast on "Goodnight Mister Tom". In this episode Fiona introduces two presentations by Andrzej, a CPE candidate, in which he discusses the two themes that he found the most compelling: 'healing/recovery' and 'community'. All comments are welcome! Analysis of 'Goodnight Mister Tom' by Michelle Magorian
May 19, 2007 09:38 AM PDT
Aimed at candidates who are preparing "Goodnight Mister Tom" for their Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) exam in 2007 and 2008, this podcast gives an overview of the book and offers advice on how to tackle the question most effectively. All comments are welcome from those who've read and would like to discuss this book - candidates, learners, teachers and book enthusiasts... Analysis of 'The Citadel' by A.J.Cronin
November 18, 2007 10:17 AM PST
This podcast is for candidates preparing 'The Citadel' by A.J.Cronin for their FCE exam. Listen to Fiona discussing who the main characters are and the plot summary, as well as talking you through an exam-style question. All comments welcome. Get more follow-up resources in FCE Exam Success Plus:
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About FionaHi, I'm Fiona Joseph from Flo-Joe and if you're preparing for the Cambridge FCE, CAE or CPE then I hope you'll enjoy this site, which is dedicated to the 'set text' option. What are 'set texts'? These are works of literature - usually novels - that are studied in advance of the exam and can be written on in Paper 2 (Writing). Traditionally the 'set text' option appeared in the First Certificate in English (FCE) and the Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE). From December 2008 this option appears in the updated Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) too. My focus in this series of podcasts is to help you become really confident in tackling the 'set text' question on the day of your exam. In each podcast I'll be looking at the plot, characters and setting of one of the texts, as well as exploring - where relevant - the key theme(s). Then you'll get some hints on what the examiners are actually looking for as I work through an exam-style question. What about if you're NOT taking one of the exams but just love reading? Please join in - all are welcome! Fans of this Show
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