For Students

November 30th, 2010

Links for students taking Cambridge ESOL examinations

CAE (Certificate of Advanced English)

When and where can I take the CAE exam in the UK?

The 2011 exam dates for CAE can be found here. Please see the Cambridge ESOL exam centre list for more details on your nearest centre.

Cambridge University CAE Microsite

Tons of useful information about who the exam is suitable for, the format of the exam and where to find more information.

Cambridge CAE Exam Format

Learn more about the structure of the paper and what the options are for sitting the exam.

Cambridge CAE Candidate Support

Links to top tips documents, sample papers and online practice tests.

Flo-Joe – The place on the web for Cambridge exam preparation

Advice, forums, newsletters, practice papers and more.  Lovely site run by friendly people.


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November 19th, 2010

English Language News Sources

Newspapers:

The Times newspaper

Unfortunately now only available through subscription (broadsheet)

The Independent newspaper

Relatively politically un-bias daily newspaper (broadsheet)

The Sun newspaper:

According to the paper, it’s “the best for news, sport, showbiz and celebreties”.  Debateable. (tabloid)

Online News:

The BBC website:

News, weather, travel, entertainment and much more from the BBC (online)

Children’s Publications:

BBC Newsround:

News and current affairs aimed at the younger generation. Simpler language than the ‘grown up papers’. Also has video section where you can watch the Newsround broadcasts online.

National Geographic Kids

Award-winning kids’ version of the well-known publication. Many videos, articles, games and fun stuff for curious small people.  Thomas gives this site a big thumbs up!

First News Children’s Newspaper

Online children’s newpaper

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