«Grammar and Vocabulary for First Certificate: With Key»: Designed for Upper Intermediate students. An innovative approach particularly relevant to the Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE). Thorough grammar review. Detailed information concentrating on points tested in the exam, and a wealth of examples based on the Longman corpus. A focus on vocabulary. Concentration on word formation, confusable words, and on common words and phrases that are useful in numerous situations. Lots of opportunity to practise. A wide variety of exercises to confirm understanding and prepare for the FCE exam, particularly Paper 3. Continuous testing in exam format. A diagnostic test for each Unit and regular tests in exam format to check progress. A flexible approach. Can be used in many different ways; clear cross-references point you in the direction of related grammar or vocabulary areas.»

A comprehensive and challenging course for First Certificate in English. First Certificate Star thoroughly prepares students for FCE by providing extensive exam practice. At the same time it consolidates and develops students' knowledge of the language and their ability to use it. Key features of the Practice Book: — Extensive practice of Use of English exercises. — Further practice of the grammar in the Student's Book. — Development of vocabulary with a focus on word formation. — Revision and extension of phrasal verbs.