Countdown to First Certificate bridges the gap between intermediate level and the First Certificate exam. It introduces learners to graded exam format tasks while giving them a strong foundation in vocabulary and grammar. Written and designed to appeal to teenagers.

Der Kurs schafft die Grundlage für das Cambridge First Certificate Exam. Er überbrückt die Phase zwischen dem Intermediate Level und der Prüfung. Gezielt trainiert er auch die Art der Prüfungs-Aufgabenstellungen.§ Die Abschnitte Wordpower und Let's Reflect wiederholen und festigen den Wortschatz nach jeder Unit.§ Das Vocabulary Supplement übt und vertieft den Wortschatz.§ Short Stories festigen den Vokabel- und Grammatikstoff.§ Die Handreichungen mit Kopiervorlagen erleichtern die Unterrichtsvorbereitung.§§ § Für die Vorbereitung auf die FCE-Prüfung ab Dezember 2008§ Up-to-date texts and visually dynamic magazine look. Combines a strong focus on grammar, vocabulary-building, and writing with a teen-friendly approach that is highly motivating. Lots of grammar practice on the Grammar Zoom pages, Language in Use, Writing and in the Workbook. Wordpower and Vocabulary sections reinforce vocabulary items. Writing task supported by task analysis, sample answers, notes and useful phrases. Gradually builds students' confidence in doing exam tasks.§Workbook with Student's Audio CD. Interleaved Teacher's Book for easy lesson planning plus Unit tests and Progress Tests. Countdown to First Certificate is written by a first-class writing team: Kathy Gude, Michael Duckworth and Jenny Quintana, the authors of many successful exam courses.