A detailed pacing guide for the FCE exam preparation group, using the
Open World B2 textbook. The students will have lessons once a week,
each lasting 60 minutes, starting on September 2, 2024, and ending on
June 27, 2025. The guide includes breaks for national holidays in
Poland.
Pacing Guide for FCE Preparation
Wee Date Content Notes
k
1 Sep 3 Unit 1 - Introduction and Start Introduction to FCE format and goals.
2 Sep Unit 1 - Continue
10
3 Sep Unit 1 - Complete and Review Focus on key vocabulary and
17 grammar.
4 Sep Unit 1 - Progress Quiz/Small Test understanding of Unit 1.
24 Exam
5 Oct 1 Unit 2 - Introduction and Start Begin Unit 2 content.
6 Oct 8 Unit 2 - Continue
7 Oct 15 Unit 2 - Complete and Review Practice speaking and listening.
8 Oct 22 Unit 2 - Progress Quiz/Small Test understanding of Unit 2.
Exam
9 Oct 29 Unit 3 - Introduction and Start Begin Unit 3 content.
10 Nov 5 Unit 3 - Continue
11 Nov No Lesson National Holiday: Święto
12 Niepodległości
12 Nov Unit 3 - Complete and Review Practice writing skills.
19
13 Nov Unit 3 - Progress Quiz/Small Test understanding of Unit 3.
26 Exam
14 Dec 3 Unit 4 - Introduction and Start Start Unit 4 content.
15 Dec Unit 4 - Continue
10
16 Dec Unit 4 - Complete and Review Focus on reading comprehension.
17
--- Dec No Lesson Winter Break / Christmas Holidays
24
--- Dec No Lesson Winter Break / Christmas Holidays
31
17 Jan 7 Unit 4 - Progress Quiz/Small Test understanding of Unit 4.
Exam
18 Jan 14 Unit 5 - Introduction and Start Begin Unit 5 content.
19 Jan 21 Unit 5 - Continue
20 Jan 28 No Lesson Winter Break / Ferie Zimowe
--- Feb 4 No Lesson Winter Break / Ferie Zimowe
21 Feb 11 Unit 5 - Complete and Review Review grammar and vocabulary.
22 Feb Unit 5 - Progress Quiz/Small Test understanding of Unit 5.
18 Exam
23 Feb Unit 6 - Introduction and Start Begin Unit 6 content.
25
24 Mar 4 Unit 6 - Continue
25 Mar 11 Unit 6 - Complete and Review Practice speaking and use of English.
26 Mar Unit 6 - Progress Quiz/Small Test understanding of Unit 6.
18 Exam
27 Mar Unit 7 - Introduction and Start Start Unit 7 content.
25
28 Apr 1 Unit 7 - Continue
29 Apr 8 Unit 7 - Complete and Review Focus on listening practice.
30 Apr 15 No Lesson National Holiday: Dzień wolny od
zajęć
31 Apr 22 No Lesson National Holiday: Dzień wolny od
zajęć
32 Apr 29 Unit 7 - Progress Quiz/Small Test understanding of Unit 7.
Exam
33 May 6 Unit 8 - Introduction and Start Begin Unit 8 content.
34 May Unit 8 - Continue
13
35 May Unit 8 - Complete and Review Practice speaking and writing.
20
36 May Unit 8 - Progress Quiz/Small Test understanding of Unit 8.
27 Exam
37 Jun 3 Unit 9 - Introduction and Start Start Unit 9 content.
38 Jun 10 Unit 9 - Continue
39 Jun 17 Unit 9 - Complete and Review Focus on exam strategies and
practice.
40 Jun 24 Final Review & FCE Exam Focus on final exam strategies and
Practice practice.
Key Points:
● Lesson Day: Every Tuesday, the students will have their lessons.
● Holiday Breaks: No lessons during national holidays and school breaks.
● Unit Coverage: Each unit is covered over approximately four sessions: three
sessions for content and one session for review and quizzes.
● Progress Quizzes: Quizzes or small exams are scheduled after the completion of
each unit to assess understanding.
● Exam Practice: Sessions towards the end are dedicated to comprehensive exam
practice and strategies, ensuring students are well-prepared for the FCE exam.
