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Website to improve writing skills for all levels, with autochecking: Cambridge exams and IELTS.
Pros
- free self-testing
- formatted assignments
- all kinds of assignments: essay, review...
- tests for IELTS, Academic and General
- timer
- progress tracking
- notes on grammar and other criteria: organization of the text, formality, informality...
Cons
- There are exercises for all levels, but clearly for the exams specifically only FCE(B2), IETLS. This is a little confusing, although there is actually no difference.
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So, on this site you can find, first of all, information on preparing for and taking the Cambridge and IELTS exams. You can also find exercises and games for different levels on various topics. The exercises are interactive, from A1 to C2: reading, writing, listening, pronunciation etc. The site also has a test for English proficiency.
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A tool for self-study,
Option 1:
Create a module by yourself with cards, preferably on 1 topic, there are 10-15 words in the module, otherwise it's too much. The app/site generates games/exercises for you to memorize.
Tip: for the elementary in the sample look for the word in Russian, those translations, for higher levels - choose the value in English.
Option 2:
Look for the right unit, by the right topic or textbook name and unit in it. For example, the same English File has already been done by other users before you.
Option 1:
Create a module by yourself with cards, preferably on 1 topic, there are 10-15 words in the module, otherwise it's too much. The app/site generates games/exercises for you to memorize.
Tip: for the elementary in the sample look for the word in Russian, those translations, for higher levels - choose the value in English.
Option 2:
Look for the right unit, by the right topic or textbook name and unit in it. For example, the same English File has already been done by other users before you.
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The site is dedicated to practically all known exams. The whole line of Cambridge exams, including BEC (Business English Certificate), IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Tests, Michigan Tests, Trinity.
Pros
- Online test to determine your level
- Comparison chart of all exams by level
- Appendix
- Examples of all types of assignments
- Explanations and tips for all types of questions
- Good structure, little text, lots of bullet points
- Variety of exam lines
- Free
Cons
- Not as much exercise/practice as I would have liked
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A good site with competent advice and an adequate explanation of what the Cambridge Examiner wants from you. In short, Cambridge cares about can do statements - what a person can do, not their mistakes. No one will look at every comma, as in the GCSE and USE. All the criteria are described and the grading system is detailed.
Pros
- completely free content
- interactive linking words practice
- test your knowledge of the topics needed for exams...
- and most importantly, an adequate explanation of exactly what they want you to do in the exam
Cons
- little interactive content and practice
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Site for preparing for KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE. With interactive exercises and sample tests.
Pros
- Information and interactive exercises for the entire Cambridge line of exams: Key, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE.
- Checklists for Writing Tasks.
Cons
- There is no detailed explanation of what exactly they want you to do on the exam.