Preparation: Cambridge CAE Starter

CAE Starter is the first module in a two-semester course preparing advanced users for the "Cambridge English: Advanced" (CAE) exam. This course is suited to participants who seek a thorough, gradual introduction to the CAE. In addition to a review of language skills, participants are introduced to exam techniques for the four papers (Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening and Speaking). The Starter module offers students guidelines enabling them to continue their own self-study preparation towards the exam. It also lays the foundation for participation in the follow-up CAE Booster module, which will be offered the following semester.

NB: The Booster course in the next semester might not be on the same day in the same timeslot.

Prospective participants are advised to contact the Language Center for consultation about suitable intensive courses during the semester break that will prepare them for this course. Participants needing grammar training can also attend English: Advanced Grammar and Vocabulary during the semester.

Certificate: For further information on the CAE exam and certificate, please go to the Cambridge English Language Assessment website.

Course information

This course has already taken place.
Course level
B2/ C1
Date
27.09.2018–13.12.2018
  • Thursday, 16:15–17:45
24 Lessons
Lecturer
Judith Sidler, PhD
Registration deadline
Thursday 20.09.2018
Course fee
Students and PhD candidates: CHF 291.00
Members of staff: CHF 579.00
Alumni: CHF 579.00
Registration

Course materials

Complete Advanced, Student's Book with Answers; Cambridge University Press 2014; ISBN: 978-1-107-67090-7

Further details will be found in the course confirmation. Please do not acquire the course materials before then.

Requirements

Requirements for acquisition of credit points

Starter and Booster course

You can be awarded credit points for this course if you complete the follow-up module (Booster) and pass the requirements for both courses.

In order to receive credit points, candidates will:

  • not be absent more than twice in each of the two modules,
  • submit four satisfactory written assignments with a minimum of 3 on the Cambridge band scale in each of the two modules (if an assignment is unsatisfactory, it may be resubmitted once),
  • pass the internal exam set by the Language Center for the end of the “Booster Course”.

External exams:
For dates and other details on the external examinations, please consult the Cambridge English Language Assessment website as well as the website of the examinations office where you wish to take the exam. In the case of Basel, this is Cambridge English Basel.

Please note:
There must not be more than two semesters between Starter and Booster courses.

Homework

± 120 minutes / week

Certificate of attendance

In order to receive a certificate of attendance (available on request) for this course, you are not allowed to be absent more than maximum two times.

Placement test

This course requires either an obligatory computer placement test or completion of a preceding course. If you have not attended a preceding course, a computer placement test has to be taken prior to registration.

Oral placement interviews for all participants will be be held on Thursday, 20.09.2018, 16h15-17h15.

Replacement date

The supplementary replacement date for lessons that might not take place is: 01.12.2018 from 10h - 16h

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