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WRITING FCE (First Certificate English)

• Tienes 120 minutos para ambas partes (40 minutos máximo para cada writing)
• El máximo de palabras es 190, aunque no pasa nada si te pasas un poco. Te lo van a
corregir igual y no penaliza.
• Antes de escribir ten un mapa mental de tus ideas y plásmalas en un papel en sucio.
Te ayudará a la hora de redactar el texto
• Si te ves con rapidez suficiente, te recomendaría escribir todo el borrador en una hoja
en sucio y después pasarlo a limpio
• Recuerda hacer una buena división de párrafos dado que “visualmente” queda más
bonito.
• Procura hacer los menores tachones posibles en tu hoja de examen.
• Recuerda que hacer pasivas otorga más formalidad al texto, al igual que usar oraciones
subordinadas (añadiendo relative clauses)
• Añade conectores de acuerdo al writing y contexto en el que te encuentras
• Ante todo, mantén la calma, sabes hacer más de lo que piensas y tienes más
vocabulario del que crees.

Part 1 Essay
Generalmente se trata de un writing formal, en el cual se tratan 3 ideas de una manera
ordenada (2 de ellas te las da el propio ejercicio), usando conectores y lenguaje
(principalmente académico) apropiado de acuerdo al contexto. Evita hablar en primera o en
segunda persona. No olvides de redactar una conclusión que englobe todas las ideas que has
expuesto. Ejemplo:
PART 2
Article
Un writing en un estilo informal/estándar, donde te puedes incluir a ti mismo dado que tienes
que dar tu propia opinión personal. Además, es recomendable incluir alguna recomendación,
así como finalizar el artículo haciendo una pregunta dirigida al lector. Ejemplo:
The Internet: A Great Invention
The Internet has changed the way we live. It started as something that we could access only
through a computer, but nowadays it is everywhere, and I love it!

One of the cool things about the world wide web is that you can look up anything you want and
find out the answer straight away. Isn’t that fantastic? For example, imagine you are arguing
with your friends about how to do something. Easy solution! Go online and find the answer.
However, the greatest thing about the Internet is how you can learn tons of things very cheaply
or even for free! In fact, my favourite website is udemy.com, where people register to teach and
learn about different things: music, website design, making apps, history, etc. So I totally
recommend it to everyone!
In conclusion, the Internet has a lot of great things. For me, the best are finding information
and learning online. What about you? What are your favourite things about it?

Review
Writing muy parecido al artículo, sin embargo, en este caso vas a tener que hablar acerca de
una película/libro/serie/etc. En este ejemplo se habla del argumento, personaje/actores, y se
debe ofrecer una recomendación al lector. Ejemplo:
Layer Cake
Did you know that Daniel Craig was already famous before playing James Bond? In fact, my
favourite Daniel Craig movie is called “Layer Cake”, which he did a long time before becoming
the most famous spy in the world.
Set in central London, “Layer Cake” tells the story of a drug dealer (played by Craig) and how
he tries to give up his drug empire. However, not everything goes as planned and he gets into
some serious trouble with some of his business partners.

The main characters are wonderfully played by the actors, who give an exceptional
performance. However, some of the secondary roles seemed a little dull and two-dimensional.
As for the plot, it’s a real nail-biter, as you never know what is going to happen with the main
characters. In fact, you will never be able to guess the ending!
If you are a fan of action movies, I completely recommend that you watch this film. I am sure
you will have a great time and it will be an unforgettable movie.
Report
En este caso se trata de un writing en el que respondemos a una tarea planteada en el
ejercicio. Hay que tener cuidado con su estructura, puesto que exige un título y pequeños
subapartados introducidos por un subtítulo. Además, el lenguaje es relativamente formal y
muy objeto. Ejemplo:
Informal email
Lo importa en este estilo de writing, además del lenguaje, es su estructura. Necesitamos un
saludo, un párrafo de apertura, párrafos con ideas principales, párrafo de cierre, despedida y
firma. En este caso el lenguaje es informal, dado que es un email informal, y coloquial dado
que hay confianza con la persona a la que escribes. Ejemplo:
Dear Jack,
It’s great to hear from you after so long! How are you doing? I’m so excited about your visit
next summer. Let me give you some tips so you can get ready.

First of all, there are some places which you can’t miss! For example, here in Granada you
should totally visit the Alhambra, an ancient Muslim palace.
It was nominated to become one of the new seven wonders of the world. Also, don’t forget to
check out St Nicholas viewpoint – you’ll have the best views of the Alhambra and the whole city.
As for clothes, remember that it can get super hot in Granada, especially for foreigners! So
forget about long sleeves or trousers and just pack some shorts, T-shirts and sandals. Oh, and
remember to bring a cap, too!

By the way, do you have a place to stay? If you want, I could put you up in my place. I have a
spare room and it would be great to have you here.
Anyway, I must dash now. Drop me a line soon and let me know what you think.
Best wishes,

Carlos

Formal letter
La estructura es igual a la anterior, pero en este caso su lenguaje es formal (no hay
contracciones, conectores menos coloquiales, etc.)
Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing with regard to the advertisement posted in yesterday’s newspaper about the camp
for diabetic children. I would like to take part as a volunteer, if it is possible.
As you can see in my résumé, I completed a degree in nursing, so I am qualified to teach children
about it. Besides, I suffer from diabetes, so I am quite familiar with this illness and how to deal
with it.

Furthermore, I have some experience organising entertaining events for children, as I worked
at a regular camp for children last summer. For this reason, I am capable of organising and
playing fun games with children.
Finally, I must say that I can speak 3 languages, since I have spent some time abroad, in England
and Germany. Therefore, apart from Spanish, I am fluent in English and German.
Can I ask about the duration of the camp? What is the daily timetable?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,

José
CONECTORES MÁS USADOS
SPEAKING FCE TIPS

• Prepara la estructura, NUNCA la respuesta. No puedes saber de antemano qué


preguntas te van a realizar, por lo que tampoco intentes llevar respuestas aprendidas.
Hay que tener en cuenta que los nervios juegan malas pasadas, y el aprenderse algo
de memoria y soltarlo sin más puede empujarnos a cometer errores.
• En la parte 2 del speaking, a la hora de comentar las fotografías puedes usar recursos
como “both these picture show (similarities)… but (differences)”, “in the case of the
first picture (repuesta a la pregunta + justificación breve). As for the second picture
(respuesta a la pregunta + justificación breve), “both pictures show, but in one of
them”, “these two images show... However, the left-handed picture”, “Although the
two photographs show..., they are different because...”
• A la hora de comparar las imágenes, NO te entretengas describiendo lo que ves. El
examinador también lo está viendo, por lo que añadir información innecesaria solo te
restará tiempo de la prueba.
• Otras expresiones útiles son: “the most obvious difference is that in one of the
images... whereas in the other one”, “ the most obvious similiraty is that”, “these
two pictures are different in... whereas in the other one...”, “another difference is
that... whereas in the other one...”, “as for the second picture”
• Si te equivocas, usa expresiones como “I mean” o “What I mean is” para corregir tu
idea.
• Respecto a la parte 3 (tras recibir las instrucciones del examinador, observar las
burbujas y escuchar “now talk to each other about...”), apenas tendrás tiempo para
prepararlo, por lo que te sugiere que te dejes llevar a la hora de comunicar tus ideas.
Te voy a dar unos consejos:
o No olvides que es un diálogo, no un monólogo. Procura que tus intervenciones
dejen hueco a la respuesta de tu compañero mediante el uso de preguntas
o Solo tenéis 2 minutos para debatir las opiniones, por lo que no te pares a
introducir la situación. Procura que la intervención sea corta, pero
contundente.
• Algunos recursos útiles son: “I think”, “Well, in my opinion”, “my point of view is
that” (para introducir información) / “I mean”, “What I mean” (explicar o corregir) /
“What about...?” “How about...?” “What do you think?” (para pedir la opinión de tu
compañero/a) / “You’re absolutely right” “Indeed” “Righ” “I agree” (para mostrar
que estás de acuerdo) / “I see your point, but...”, “I see what you mean, but...” “I am
not so sure about that” (para mostrar tu desacuerdo)

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