It's almost unanimous among those who have taken the preparatory course for the Cambridge during the exchange in Australia: is a watershed in English language learning. Little known in Brazil, the program consists of a preparation focused on the proficiency test of the same name, but ends up delivering much more than simple techniques to the student.
Here are five features that make Cambridge a sure-fire choice when choosing an English course Down Under:
Closed class.
Most schools offer closed classes for Cambridge students. Why does this make a difference? The fact that there are no new people in the class every week helps to maintain unity in the class, leveling out the students' knowledge and enabling the teacher to pay special attention to individual needs.
Focus on grammar.
This is different from General English, which focuses on making communication more fluid so that the exchange student can get by in everyday life, the Cambridge preparation course teaches the correct use of the language, as grammar counts for points in the test. Daily writing exercises are also responsible for raising students' grammar level.
Dynamic and intense course.
Throughout the course, students will develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. With a daily approach to all these areas, lessons are formatted to be dynamic and promote class interaction. In addition, mock exams are held to teach study strategies and skills that will improve performance in different types of test.
Different courses for different levels.
O Cambridge English Test is divided into five levels:
O Cambridge English: Key (KET) tests the individual's ability to use English to communicate in simple situations;
Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET) shows that the individual has mastered the basics of English and now has the language skills for everyday use;
Cambridge English: First (FCE) proves that the individual has the language skills to live and work independently in an English-speaking country or study courses taught in English;
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is accepted by more than 8,000 educational institutions, companies and government departments around the world as a test of English proficiency.
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) shows that an individual has mastered the English language to an exceptional level. It proves that the person can communicate with the fluency and sophistication of a native English speaker.
Lifetime certificate.
The certificate obtained after taking and passing one of the five tests is valid for life. It is accepted by higher education institutions, government bodies and employers all over the world.
And if you're still not convinced that Cambridge is a great option for boosting your English, we've saved one advantage for last: the price of the course is the same as the others!
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