Product description

Fourth edition of the best-selling Cambridge English: First (FCE) course, updated to prepare for the 2015 revised exam.

The Student's Book without answers contains fresh, updated texts and artwork that provide solid language development, lively class discussion and training in exam skills. The 24 topic-based units include examples from the Cambridge English Corpus to highlight common learner errors, while vocabulary sections informed by the English Vocabulary Profile ensure that students are learning the most useful language required. A phrasal verb list provides a handy reference. The interactive CD-ROM provides extra practice of the language and topics covered in the book. A Testbank access code for four online Cambridge English: First practice tests is included with this Student's Book.

Key features

• Fully updated content and design provide candiates with a fresh new version of a well-established favourite.
• Twenty-four short units offer a fun, fast-paced approach to learning.
• 'Writing folders' develop the full range of writing skills needed for the Cambridge First exam - an area many Cambridge English: First candidates find challenging.
• 'Exam folders' provide helpful advice for each part of the exam so that candidates are reassured that they will know what to expect in the exam and how best to tackle it.
• Regular revision units recycle grammar and vocabulary practising language and keeping it fresh.
• The Student's Book CD-ROM provides optional extra language and vocabulary practice, familiarisation with Cambridge English: First exam format, and fun new interactive activities.
• The course draws upon the Cambridge English Corpus to provide examples of authentic and up-to-date English, and highlight areas of the exam that students find most challenging.
• Vocabulary sections are informed by English Profile which ensures students learn the language expected of them at B2 level.
• A Teacher's Resources CD-ROM provides extra test materials, including progress tests. Complete Cambridge English: First practice tests are available online.