Incorporating exam preparation into large classes

DatePresenter’s Name

AimsTo find out: about Cambridge

ESOL tests for schools

To consider: meeting the challenges of

large, mixed level classes the benefits of preparing your

students for Cambridge ESOL exams

integrating exam preparation work into your regular teaching

evaluating sample lesson plans

To share: experiences ideas best practice

PART 1 Finding out about Cambridge ESOL

Cambridge ESOL

Main Suite Exams

Key English Test (KET) for School

Preliminary English Test (PET) for Schools

First Certificate in English (FCE)

Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

Proficiency in English (CPE)

Cambridge Young Learners English Tests

Starters

Movers

Flyers

KET for Schools and PET for Schools

Council of Europe Levels: KET - A2 Waystage UserPET - B1 Threshold User

Common European Framework of Reference Levels

Young Learners English Tests

Council of Europe Levels:Starters - pre-A1

Movers - A1 BreakthroughFlyers - A2 Waystage User

Benefits of preparing your pupils for Cambridge ESOL exams

they … emphasise what learners can do in English

have motivating, fun activities

promote real communication

can be integrated into general English classes

are suitable for different levels and ages of young learners

‘Can-do’ summary statements for KET for Schools and PET for Schools

KET for Schools CAN understand simple

questions and instructions

CAN express simple opinions or requirements in a familiar context

CAN understand straightforward information within a known area

etc.

PET for Schools CAN understand

straightforward instructions or public announcements

CAN understand routine information and articles

CAN write letters or make notes on familiar or predictable matters

etc.

Cambridge ESOLYLE Test Certificates

Challenges in teaching large, mixed level classes

amount of control by the teacher

different learning abilities

different levels of motivation

the school syllabus

Discussion

Exam preparation work

a) what do the pupils have to do?

b) what is being tested?

c) how have the challenges of large, mixed level classes

been taken into account?

- amount of control by the teacher

- different learning abilities

- different levels of motivation

- the school syllabus

How the challenges of large, mixed level classes have been taken into account

control

different learning abilities

different levels of motivation

the school syllabus

YLE Starters Reading and Writing Part 1

YLE Movers Reading and Writing Part 4

English at School posters

YLE Flyers Speaking Part 2 (candidate’s copy)

YLE Flyers Speaking Part 2 (examiner’s copy)

KET for Schools Listening Part 1

Lesson Procedure

Classroom activity: Listening to identify key information and choosing the correct visual

Aims: To show pupils the procedure for this part of the test

To help develop pupils’ ability to predict information likely to be heard in short exchanges

To show pupils the importance of listening carefully and making best use of the opportunity to listen to each conversation twice

To develop their listening skills through collaborative effort with their colleagues

PET for Schools Writing Part 2

Lesson Procedure

Classroom activity: Writing a card – a short piece of informal writing

Aims: To show pupils the procedure for this part of the test

To help pupils understand what the examiners are looking for

To help pupils understand the importance of planning what they want to say

To encourage pupils to edit their work once they’ve finished

PET for Schools Writing Part 1

amount of control by the teacher

different learning abilities

different levels of motivation

the school syllabus

Challenges in teaching large, mixed level classes

SummaryWe considered:

meeting the challenges of large, mixed level classes

the benefits of preparing your students for Cambridge ESOL exams

integrating exam preparation work into your regular teaching

evaluating sample lesson plans

We shared: experiences ideas best practices

We found out about: Cambridge ESOL tests for schools

Cambridge ESOL Resources WEBSITE

www.CambridgeESOL.org

TEACHER RESOURCE SITE

www.CambridgeESOL.org/teach

HANDBOOKS, SAMPLE PAPERS AND AUDIO FILES

www.CambridgeESOL.org/resources

TEACHER SEMINARSwww.CambridgeESOL.org/resources/teacher/seminars

Contact: School SectorUniversity of Cambridge ESOL

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