OSL is pleased to announce the start of Mock practices for the Cambridge Speaking exams. We will be performing the Mock practice exams for all levels of the Cambridge exams :- KET, PET, FCE, CAE and CPE.
It will also be possible to do the Mock practices for the YLE range after Easter in 2013.
Mock Practice exams are an essential part of the process for taking the Cambridge exams. There are too many students entering the exams with very little idea of what happens during the speaking exam and this very often negatively affects their performance throughout the exam; resulting in confusion, incorrect style of answers, lack of ideas for things to say, repetition and mind-blocks, which are all due to being nervous in an unfamiliar and unexpected situation, so having an idea of what to expect will help.
It is common for the students who are ill-prepared only to demonstrate a basic range of English instead of taking the opportunity to show themselves at their best by using the grammar, vocabulary, expressions and structures which are demanded at the level of exam they have entered. It is not sufficient for students to just 'speak' during the exam, the Cambridge exams demand a display of knowledge not just the ability to 'chat' well.
Students who have a clear idea of the format, process and what is expected of them do much better.
It is also very important for teachers to enter their students for Mock exams, as it is a way for them to know in advance if there are any problems that can therefore be dealt with before the real exam takes place. It also gives them time to practise in 'real' conditions, as the Cambridge exam style is very different from exams in spain, which is one of the reasons people have problems in the exams - they just were not expecting something so 'serious'.
Therefore, when the time comes to take the real thing, students are prepared and relaxed.
The Mock practices will be carried out by trained Cambridge examiners following the exact requisites of Cambridge in order to give students an authentic idea of what happens in the exam. Feedback and advice will also be given to the Head of Studies after the practice exams so that they have an idea of how well the students have done and, if necessary, so that the students can be further training in exam techniques and procedures.
We also will be available to give Mock exams to individuals, in which case feedback will be given back directly to the student.
If any centre/academy/school or individual is interested, please fill in the form on the webpage www.cambridgemadrid.com
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