Creating Opportunity Worldwide

Self Study Resources

General Use
1. http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/home
2. www.englishclub.com
3. http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/
4. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/teachers/
5. http://www.englishprofile.org/
6. http://www.examenglish.com/CEFR/cefr_grammar.htm
Listening
1) PET (Preliminary English Test) Listening Part 2
This is an easier exam (about B1 level). Part 2 is a long conversation or announcement with
6 multiple choice questions. Here are two to try:
http://www.examenglish.com/PET/pet_listening_part2.htm
http://englishaula.com/en/pet-listening-part-2-exam-3-cambridge-preliminary-english-testpractice-tests-exercise.html
2) FCE (First Certificate in English) Listening Part 1
This is a more challenging exam (about B2 level). Part 1 has 8 multiple choice questions,
each with its own question. This is the most similar task to Aptis listening available in other
exams. Here are two to try:
http://www.examenglish.com/FCE/fce_listening_part1.htm
http://englishaula.com/en/listening-part-1-exercise-exam-1-fce-cambridge-first-certificateenglish.html
3) General extended listening practice
http://tedxtalks.ted.com/search/?search=education

Reading
As these are similar, you can practice using Part 1 of the FCE exam, which is similar but a
little more difficult.
Here are two examples:
http://www.examenglish.com/FCE/fce_use_of_english_part1.htm
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/fce/students/tests/mchtst3.htm
Matching Headings to Paragraphs
This website gives good advice:

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http://www.ieltsexam.net/preparing/Reading_task_type_two_matching_headings_to_paragraphs/224/
Theres also a practice test to try here: http://www.ielts-exam.net/ielts_reading/701/ with the
reading text here: http://www.ieltsexam.net/docs/Reading/IELTS_Reading_Academic_20_Passage_1.htm
Writing
1) Do practice exam questions from other writing exams.
Here are some websites:
http://www.ieltshelpnow.com/general_training_writing_test_1.html
http://www.ielts-exam.net/index.php?
option=com_content&task=category&sectionid=7&id=16&Itemid=69
http://www.examenglish.com/PET/PET_writing_part2.htm
http://www.examenglish.com/FCE/FCE_writing.htm
2) Search for online websites that help with formal and informal email or letter writing.
Here are some links:
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/fce/students/writing/express/index.htm
http://www.alternative.hu/formal_and_informal_letters
http://mannysfceblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/writing-part-1-and-2-informal-and.html
http://www.speakenglish.co.uk/phrases/writing_letters_and_emails
3) Improve your keyboard typing skills fast for free!
http://play.typeracer.com/
http://www.typingweb.com/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
Speaking
1) Do a practice speaking test:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/aptis-practice-tests/AptisSpeakingPractice/

2) Practice speaking to a computer and recording yourself:

http://www.voxopop.com/
http://vocaroo.com/

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The United Kingdoms international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. We are registered in England as a charity.