Introduction
The Common European Framework and the Gold series The table below gives a general overview of the Common European Framework levei's and the Cambridge ESOL main suite and where the Going for Gold and Gold series fit into this. Common European Framework
Guided learning hours from beginner
Cambridge ESOL main suite exams
A2
Approx. 180-200
KET (Key English Test)
B1
Approx. 350-400
B2
Approx. 500-600
Cambridge ESOL Certificates in Language Skills (CELS)
Gold series
PET (Preliminary English Test)
CE lS Preliminary
Going for Gold
FCE (First Certificate in English)
CElS Vantage
Going for Gold First certificate Gold Plus
C1
Approx. 700-800
CAE (Certificate in Advanced English)
C2
Approx. 1,000-2,000
CPE (Ceitificate of Proficiency in Engli sh)
Exam maximiser with CDs, the CAE Gold Plus CD-ROM and this teacher's book.
Supplementary materials A selection of supplementary materials is also available for extra practice and development of vocabulary, grammar, fluency and exam skills, including: • Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English • Longman Exams Dictionary • Longman Language Activator • CAE Practice Tests Plus • Grammar and Vocabulary for Cambridge Advanced and Proficiency • Test your Phrasal Verbs (Penguin English) • Test your Idioms (Penguin English)
CAE Gold Plus Coursebook Organisation of the Coursebook The Coursebook offers progressive preparation for the CAE exam, as wel l as developing and extending students' competence in the language. Exam-style tasks are introduced from the early stages of the book with graded su pport being gradually withdrawn as the course progresses. Each of the 14 units provides an integ rated package for all five papers in the CAE exam, as well as grammar and vocabu lary development and practice, which are grouped around a common theme. Advice on specific language points or strategies for tackling exam-style tasks is offered in the Tips boxes . A key feature of each unit is the Exam Focus section which presents the techniques and strategies required for a specific task in the CAE exam and provides exam-level practice. At the back of the Coursebook you will find a section containing visua ls for the Paper 5 Speaking tasks, a Grammar reference, a Writing reference and a
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Vocabulary reference. The Grammar reference is a minigrammar covering al l the points dealt with in the units. The Writing reference contains model answers for the types of writing which may be tested at CAE. There are also authentic student answers which students can evaluate using the general marking guidel ines provided. The Vocabulary reference contains a listing of lexical items which are found in the Coursebook, together with definitions and examples.
Recycling and revision Each unit ends with a review of the language presented in that unit except f or units 5, 10 and 14. These are followed by progress tests, which take the form of a complete Paper 3 test. These can be used by the teacher in class as reviews or as tests of the students' command of the language presented in the units.
Grammar Various different approaches are used for the presentation and practice of grammar points. Use of English tasks in exam format also recycle the grammar that has been presented. The grammar sections are cross-referenced to the Grammar reference at the back of the book. The Coursebook also features Watch Out! boxes which are designed to pick up on common grammar and vocabulary mista kes made by students.
Vocabulary A variety of presentation and practice techniques is used in CAE Gold Plus. When reading, students are encouraged to work out the meanings of unknown words for themselves and recognise clues such as affixation or explanations in the text. Ways of recording and learning new words are also emphasised. Students are encouraged to use a monolingual dictionary such as the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, which gives inform ation about meaning, pronunciation, grammar and collocations.