Exam Preparation
 London College Dublin offers exam preparation courses for the following exams:
. Test of Interactive English (T.I.E.)
. English test for Academic and Professional Purposes (E.T.A.P.P.)
. Cambridge First Certificate Exam (C.F.E.)
. Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (C.A.E.)
. International English Language Testing System (I.E.L.T.S.)
Test of Interactive English (T.I.E.)
What level do I need to start preparing for this exam?
Elementary to Proficiency (A1 to C2)
Who recognises this exam?
. Department of Education and Science Internationalisation Register of ACELS approved courses
. Department of Justice and the GNIB
. Credito Formativo in Italy
. ASEP in Greece
What is in the exam?
Oral test :
A) Present your project: talk about either a book or a news story.
B) Talk with your partner to reach a decision based on some material the examiner gives you.
Written test:
A) Write about a book or a news story.
B) Write about a topic you have not prepared.
When does the LCD preparation course start and finish?
Our exam preparation courses generally start in January, March and September. Please contact us for more details.
English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (E.T.A.P.P.)
What level do I need to start preparing for this exam?
Advanced to Proficiency (C1 to C2)
Who recognises this exam?
. Department of Education and Science Internationalisation Register of ACELS approved courses
. Department of Justice and the GNIB
. Many Irish third level institutions (click here for a list)
What is in the exam?
Listening:
. 1 lecture type transactional listening
. 2-4 interactional texts
Reading:
. 1 extensive text
. 1 shorter, more intensive text
Writing:
. 1 academic essay of approx. 250 words
. 1 shorter text of 75 words
Speaking:
. Oral presentation on a prepared topic
. Review of source material used in presentation
. 1:1 interaction with examiner
. interaction with partner
When does the LCD preparation course start and finish?
Our exam preparation courses generally start in January, March and September. Please contact us for more details.
Cambridge First Certificate Exam (F.C.E.)
What level do I need to start preparing for this exam?
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
Who recognises this exam?
. Department of Education and Science Internationalisation Register of ACELS approved courses
. Department of Justice and the GNIB
. Many educational institutions and employers in Ireland and across the world (click here for a list)
What is in the exam?
Reading:
. Show you can understand information on fiction and non-fiction books, journals, newspapers and magazines
Writing:
. Produce two different types of writing such as a short story, a letter, an article, a report, a review or an essay.
Use of English:
. Tasks on grammar and vocabulary.
Listening:
. Show you can understand the meaning of a range of spoken material, including news programmes, speeches, stories and anecdotes and public announcements.
Speaking:
. In groups of 3's, you are tested on your ability to interact with the examiner, other candidates and by yourself.
When does the LCD preparation course start and finish?
Our exam preparation courses generally start in January, March and September. Please contact us for more details.
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (C.A.E.)
What level do I need to start preparing for this exam?
Advanced (C1)
Who recognises this exam?
. Department of Education and Science Internationalisation Register of ACELS approved courses
. Department of Justice and the GNIB
. Many educational institutions and employers in Ireland and across the world (click here for a list)
What is in the exam?
Reading:
. Show can understand texts from publications such as fiction and non-fiction books, journals, newspapers and magazines.
Writing:
. Produce two different types of writing such as an article, a report, a proposal and a review.
Use of English:
. Tasks on grammar and vocabulary.
Listening:
. Show you can understand the meaning of a range of spoken material, including lectures, radio broadcasts, speeches and talks.
Speaking:
. In groups of 3's, you are tested on your ability to interact with the examiner, other candidates and by yourself.
When does the LCD preparation course start and finish?
Our exam preparation courses generally start in January, March and September. Please contact us for more details.
International English Language Testing System (I.E.L.T.S.)
What level do I need to start preparing for this exam?
Intermediate to Proficiency (B1 to C2)
Who recognises this exam?
. Department of Education and Science Internationalisation Register of ACELS approved courses
. Department of Justice and the GNIB
. Many educational institutions and employers in Ireland and across the world (click here for a list)
What is in the exam?
Listening:
. Four sections / 40 questions
Academic Reading:
. 3 sections / 40 questions
Academic Writing:
. 2 sections / 150 words and 250 words
Speaking:
. Oral exam that lasts 11 to 14 minutes.
When does the LCD preparation course start and finish?
Our exam preparation courses generally start in January, March and September. Please contact us for more details. |
