English Language Course Syllabus at Studio Cambridge

The Studio Cambridge FCE and CAE syllabusExamination students from overseas studying English on English langauge courses

The Cambridge Examination Courses follow a highly structured syllabus according to the examination required (FCE and CAE) and the duration of the course (9 or 12 weeky of instruction). Within this, teachers plan a week's work (called a Weekly Work Scheme) to establish and monitor students' progress.

The courses are designed not just for students wishing to take the University of Cambridge examination, but also for people who want a structured and demanding course with an emphasis on grammar and writing.

The courses include:

  • Use of English - writing and vocabularystudents from overseas studying English at the computer on English langauge courses
  • Writing skills
  • Reading and listening
  • Speaking and pronunciation
  • Examination practice, including a full mock test to highlight individual students' weaknesses
  • Additional homework and private study

CDs: Students do listening tasks with a tape or CD - once a day on average.

DVD: Students do exercises based on a video or DVD - once a week on average.

Computers: Students do language exercise on computers including internet research in our Learning Centre once a week on average.

Teaching Aids: Teachers use realia, flash cards and OHPs as and when appropriate.

Zero Materials: Teachers will occasionally give lessons which do not use materials but stem from the language students produce in an initial activity set by the teacher.