1. Semester 9 English at CU Student and teacher expectations M.E. Ellen Graber ellen_proballet@hotmail.com

2. In this class you will Prepare for an international exam. Learn about culture and language Write timed essays using the writing process Apply everything you have learned in the language learning process to demonstrate your proficiency in English. Nothing will be the same!

3. Assignments will include Completing homework and class work, even if you don’t come. Timed reading assignments to improve vocabulary and use of English. All written essays will be timed to help you prepare for the FCE. Practicing, practicing and practicing Online Worksheets Discussion

4. Growth as a language learner Application Acquisition Information Apply your skills

5. Practice to simulate exam-taking experiences Positive learning environment in which students participate as much as or more than the professor. Interpersonal relationships Courtesy and respect What to expect in this class Find someone who

6. What instructor expects from students Responsibility for learning. Courtesy and respect. Ask for help if you need it. Listen attentively to all class members. Arrive on time. Work to solve problems, not create them. Avoiding them doesn’t make them go away.

7. What Students Can Expect from the Instructor Productive learning environment Courtesy and respect Assistance when needed Listen to suggestions for improving class Be reciprocal with students Inform students of assignments and syllabus changes. Solve problems as they arise.

8. Grading policies The work you do in class will greatly affect your grade. The FCE exam is not a piece of cake. If you do not understand something, ask for help. Help will come in the form of tutorials and extra practice as well as teacher explanation.

9. Writing grade policy To prepare for FCE, you will be graded on process and production Practice writing process Timed situation Around 250 words Letters and emails are popular tasks Situation-based writing tasks Prompts Articles, letters, essays, reports, reviews, short stories

10. Grading policies Each written assignment will be graded following the Department of Languages Guidelines. These guidelines include: Ideas and content Organization Use of language Sentence Fluency Vocabulary Use of conventions See student syllabus.

11. Oral Grading Policies Understanding and Communication of Ideas : understands and communicates at the required level. Are you sticking to the topic or not answering what you have been asked to discuss. Accuracy: Makes a few (if any) noticeable e error so f grammar or word order. Pronunciation and Intonation: Always and easily intelligible. Words are pronounced correctly and proper intonation is used for English expression. Vocabulary: Always uses appropriate vocabulary and idioms for language level. Fluency: Speech is fluent and effortless. If student cannot remember a word, then uses a different means to express the same idea.

12. New Component in Sinodal Exam Reading Strategies: Skimming Scanning Vocabulary in Context Intensive Reading

13. The Cambridge FCE Exam Cambridge First Certificate in English Exam Paper 1: Reading Paper 2: Writing Paper 3: Use of English Paper 4: Listening Paper 5: Speaking Investigate and Fill in the chart Time limit.

14. Ready for FCE Textbook Book contains relevant practice activities, language skills production Tips and useful information Advice and guidelines Important points to remember

15. Evaluation Chart List of FCE Practice Sites reading use of English listening writing immediate feedback gives explanations gives tutorials easy to use 1http://www.usingenglish.com/comprehension/first+certificate+in+english.html 2http://www.usingenglish.com/comprehension/advanced.html 3http://www.readingsoft.com/ 4http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/fce/students/tests/tsindex.htm 5 http://www.britishcouncil.org/professionals-exams-fce-listening-intro.htm 6http://www.examenglish.com 7http://www.cambridgeesol.org/resources/online-practice-tests 8http://www.en.first-certificate.com 9http://www.ompersonal.com.ar/firstcertificate/contenidotematico.htm 10http://www.mansioningles.com/Ejercicios00.htm. 11http://www.englishspeaker.com/index%20-%20FCE.html. 12http://www,englishbaby.com 13http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/bbf/bfingles.htm 14http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/pron/sounds/. 15http://www.englishspeaker.com/examinations/FCE/usage/FCE%20use%2001-01%20A.html. 16http://www.britishcouncil.org/professionals-podcast-english-listening-downloads-archive.htm 17http://www.internetenglishlearnonline.com/blog/ 18http://www.imparareinglese.co.uk/esercizi_inglese.htm 19 http://esl.about.com/od/englishlistening/English_Listening_Skills_and_ActivitiesEffective_Listeni ng_Practice.htm 20http://www.scribd.com/doc/13274131/Cambridge-FCE-Listening-Test-Metodo-Barnes-Recomendar

16. Are you up for the challenge? BRING IT ON! Your tools: Your textbook Reading strategies booklet Phrasal verbs clinic Upstairs Downstairs Evaluation sheet for Websites