Goal n° 3 - Voice your appreciation

  Who doesn't like to be recognized in a positive way? I know I like to hear, “Well done,” and I bet you do too. I think we all want that. I'm of the opinion that the person who says, “I don’t need a pat on the back to know I’m doing a good job,” needs it more than anyone! I make that assertion because they probably never get praise and their reaction is a self-defense mechanism. It would stink to acknowledge you want praise but never get it.
  I always made sure to praise my students, but I don't recall actually thanking them for their effort, or for coming to classes or for trying hard to speak English all that often. I wrote things like that on their report cards at the end of the year, but saying that in person during classes felt kind of "unnatural" to me.
  So I made it my goal for the June planning to remind myself to look at my students from time to time and tell them how much I appreciated their effort for the little things they did, like doing their homework and speaking English during break time. 
I don't know if that affected their learning processes, but I could tell they were happy for hearing me say the words and I was overjoyed!!!

T4 - Prepare for the Reading

  Let's face it, FCE Reading Exam can be no picnic at the park. It's not so much that it's difficult, but the truth is it's kind of exhausting (a.k.a. boring!). At least to me, it is. The good news is that, since the answers are all there, all you really have to do is focus. Trust me, if I can do it, so can YOU!
  But there are some important tips that may help you get that perfect grade you're looking for. Check them out:

WHAT TO DO:

• Read the sources, titles and subtitles of the texts where given – they are there to help you.
• Read each text carefully before you answer the questions to get an overall impression and understanding of it. This includes Part 3, the multiple-matching task.
• Check the words around the gap carefully. Remember, the missing word(s) may form part of an idiom, fixed phrase or collocation. (Part 2)
• Check that the completed paragraph makes sense in the passage as a whole. Remember, the missing sentence must fit the context of the passage. (Part 2)
• Keep an overall idea of the development of the text. You will need to check that the sentences chosen to fit the gaps in the base text fit the progression of the argument or narrative as a whole. (Part 2)
• Read the questions carefully and check each option against the text before rejecting it. (Part 2) 

WHAT NOT TO DO:

• Don't try to answer any questions without referring carefully to the text.
• Don't spend too much time on any one part of the paper.
• Don't forget to record your answers on the separate answer sheet.
• Don't assume that if the same word appears in the text as well as in an option, this means you have located the answer.

  Here's a video with tips and techniques on how to prepare for the FCE Reading Exam.

And since practice makes perfect, why not take a few minutes and try some online exercises? Click on the links below:

* Flo-Joe
* Exam English
* Using English

If you need any extra help, leave me a message and I'll do whatever I can to help you!

Take care. Bye bye!

FCE Listening Tips

Hey there, T4 gang!
Just stopped by to show you a quick video with some useful techniques on how to prepare for FCE Listening Exam. Stay strong!

Luv yall!!!

T4 - Practice your Listening skills - FCE

Hey, yall!!!

Watching movies and listening to your favorite songs in English will certainly help improve your listening skills. But for the FCE Listening Exam, that alone is not enough to get you a good mark. If you really want to succeed your Listening tests, you should practice for the specific exercises found on the exams, apart from being able to recognize the unique sounds of the language.
  I've found some nice online practice Tests and exercises to get you started. Click on the links below and good luck!

1- Exam English - exercise 1, exercise 2, exercise 3, exercise 4, exercise 5
2- British Council - Exercises
3- English Tests - 2 Full Mocks
4- Test Maximiser - Full Mock