Countdown to First Certificate

Countdown to First Certificate bridges the gap between intermediate level and the Cambridge English: First (FCE) exam. It introduces learners to graded exam format tasks.

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)
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  • 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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Exams Materials Bank

Full key and Unit tests to accompany the Vocabulary Supplement (for the old edition). Not yet available for the new edition.