Cambridge Exam Preparation

The Cambridge Exam Preparation Course at Cambridge Guildhall guarantees to improve your English and prepare you for your examination. It is a highly structured course and the teachers will guide your continual improvement through challenging lessons and topical discussions. The primary focus of the course is to ensure you attain or surpass the level of English skills you require to sit your chosen exam.

The more time you dedicate to learning English the more you will improve and therefore achieve your desired exam score. You will also receive exam preparation skills specific to your chosen test, ensuring that you are 100% prepared on the day of your examination. The school recognises that every student is different, which is why they combine a structured course with a personal study plan, individual tutorials and a personal reading program.

Aimed at: This course is suitable for students who wish to enter university in a native English speaking country, need an internationally recognised English qualification for their profession, want better opportunities for future employment or are serious about improving all areas of their English and gaining a highly respected English qualification.

Benefits of doing this course:  The primary focus of the course is to ensure that you attain or surpass the level of English skills you require to sit your chosen exam.

Methodology:  Acknowledging that everyone is different, the Cambridge Guildhall School combines a structured course with a personal study plan, individual tutorials and a personal reading programme.  Regular, assessment, feedback and monitoring by your teachers, given encouragement and feedback. A personalised reading plan, tutorials and a study plan will allow you to be in control of your learning.

Exam Technique: You will be taught the exam skills needed to ensure you meet or surpass your expected result. You will learn how to effectively answer questions, using sample exams and authentic materials and will become familiar with the exam you are taking.

Specific skills covered include:
Writing: You will be taught methods and strategies for successfully completing integrated and independent writing tests.
Speaking: You will learn the speaking skills needed to confidently talk in depth on a number of topics in order to take a one-to-one interview.
Listening: You will be taught listening strategies, such as listening for gist and listening for detail. You will be exposed to various natural English accents.
Reading: You will practice reading a number of academic texts and will be taught to scan read for general meaning and details. You will also learn how to restate and make inferences.