Countdown to First Certificate
Michael Duckworth , Kathy Gude and Jenny Quintana
Countdown to First Certificate bridges the gap between intermediate level and Cambridge English: First (FCE). It introduces learners to graded exam format tasks while giving them a strong foundation in vocabulary and grammar. Written and designed to appeal to teenagers.
- Level: Upper-Intermediate (B2)
Where to order
Contact Oxford directly to place your order and for information and advice on any of our materials.Tab 1
- 100% new edition with up-to-date texts and visually dynamic magazine look.
- Streamlined 12 unit structure to fit the modern syllabus with a greater focus on vocabulary and grammar than before.
- Combines a strong focus on grammar, vocabulary-building, and writing with a teen-friendly approach that is highly motivating.
- Lots of grammar practice on the Grammar Zoom pages, Language in Use, Writing and in the Workbook.
- Wordpower and Vocabulary sections reinforce vocabulary items.
- Writing task supported by task analysis, sample answers, notes and useful phrases.
- Updated for the new Cambridge English: First (FCE) syllabus.
- Gradually builds students' confidence in doing exam tasks.
- Workbook with Free Student's Audio CD.
- Interleaved Teacher's Book for easy lesson planning plus Unit tests and Progress Tests.
- Countdown to First Certificate is written by a first-class writing team: Kathy Gude, Michael Duckworth and Jenny Quintana, the authors of many successful exam courses.
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Teachers Site
Exams Materials Bank
Full key and Unit tests to accompany the Vocabulary Supplement (for the old edition). Not yet available for the new edition.
