Overview
Elevate your language skills to new heights and pave the way for limitless opportunities with BROWNS English Language School's Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) Preparation program. Designed to empower you with the proficiency needed to conquer the prestigious Cambridge CAE exam, our intensive curriculum hones your language abilities across all facets - reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Led by experienced teachers well-versed in Cambridge exam preparation, our engaging classes and stimulating exercises ensure you are fully equipped for success. Immerse yourself in a dynamic and inclusive learning environment, surrounded by like-minded individuals aiming for excellence. With our proven track record of Cambridge CAE Exam success, BROWNS offers the ideal pathway to unlocking new opportunities in higher education, professional growth, and global communication. Enrol now and let BROWNS be your gateway to a brighter, language-rich future with a Cambridge Advanced English program.
Duration: 10 or 12 weeks
Start Dates:
- 18th March 2024 (12 weeks) - Melbourne only
- 17th June 2024 (10 weeks)
- 9th September 2024 (12 weeks)
Course Description
- 20 hours in-class and 5 hours Accelerate and homework review
- Regular practice tests and tasks that allow students to become familiar with the exam structure and a variety of content
- Covers many genres of English, e.g. formal, informal, business, academic, personal
- Preparation for obtaining a high-level universally-accepted English language qualification
Entry Requirements
- Upper Intermediate English language level or above
- Student, Working Holiday or Visitor visa
- Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the BROWNS Online Placement Test
- Age: 16 and over
Fees:
CRICOS Code: 061171J
Timetable
Sample Timetable
This should be used as a guide only and may be subject to change at anytime. Our Cambridge Exam Preparation course could be scheduled onto any one of the following full time timetables: Click here to see all Sample Schedules.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Reading Matching paragraphs and headings Understanding general meaning Looking for synonyms |
Writing Transaction letter Understanding the task Letter structure Language and content |
Listening Cloze activity – building and strengthen vocabulary Listening for specific information |
Use of English Cloze procedure – using context clues to identify words Creative writing activity |
Language Development Prepositions, nouns and adjectives Feelings and expressions |
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| Grammar Identifying adverbs and adjectives Choosing correct adjective and adverb forms |
Grammar Adverbs of degree – expressing intensity Multiple choice questions and error correction |
Speaking Comparatives and superlatives Pronunciation Stressing content words |
Grammar Practicing gerunds (-ing forms) Using infinitives Distinguishing the two forms |
Use of English Multiple choice questions and answers Tips and strategies for taking the exam |
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| Mock Exam | |||||
| Lunch | |||||
| Reading Gapped text – reading the paragraph and filling in the gaps |
Listening Multiple matching Awareness raising activity using predicting skills |
Writing Formal Application Letter Having an appropriate register and format |
Listening Multiple Matching – demonstrating comprehension Error correction |
Use of English Word formation Identifying the noun form of adjectives and adverbs |
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| Use of English Word formation – looking at collocations Forming nouns from verbs |
Speaking Collaborative task Initiating, interrupting, offering and closing |
Reading Skimming and scanning – two important fast reading techniques |
Writing Formal letters Using accurate grammatical structures Writing for the target reader |
Speaking Collaborative Task Taking turns initiating, interrupting, offering and closing |
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