Set texts for Cambridge English exams

Some exams have optional set text questions as part of the Writing paper. These exams are:

  

   Cambridge English: First (FCE)

     Cambridge English: First for Schools (FCE for Schools)

     Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

     Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) 

The set text question is in part 2 of the Writing paper for these exams and is one of five questions you can choose from during this part. However,  even if you don’t plan to take any of the above mentioned exams, you could still enjoy reading one of the set books or watching a film based on them.. 

Here are the set texts for 2014. 

EXAM	2014 SET TEXTS
FCE1	LP Hartley: The Go-Between Sebastian Junger: The Perfect Storm
FCE for Schools1	Mary Shelley: Frankenstein The ELT Graphic Novel Anthony Bourke & John Rendall: A Lion Called Christian
CAE	William Golding: Lord of the Flies2 P D James: The Lighthouse3
CPE	E.M.Forster: Howards End5 Nick Hornby: An Education6

¹ For Cambridge English: First and Cambridge English: First for Schools the suggested editions are Graded Readers which have been adapted to the level that is suitable for candidates. Teachers and candidates should be aware that the language level in other editions may be less accessible.

² Teachers may choose to prepare candidates for questions on this set text by studying a film version as well as, or instead of, the novel.

³ There is currently no film version of this book. 

⁴ Teachers may choose to prepare candidates for questions on this set text by studying the film as well as, or instead of, the novel.

⁵ Teachers may choose to prepare candidates for questions on this set text by studying the 1992 film directed by James Ivory as well as, or instead of, the novel.

⁶ Screenplay and film directed by Lone Scherfig 2009. 

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And here are the links where you can read, listen or watch the set books for CAE & CPE.

Lord of the Flies by William Golding - online reading

▶ Lord of the Flies (1963) Film - YouTube

Howards End by Forster, E. M. - online reading

Howards End by Edward M. Forster - Audiobook

▶ Howards End_Film - YouTube

▶ An Education (2009) Film - YouTube

  

A little bit of sightseeing: Take a look at Big Ben

You've heard Big Ben a million times, but have you ever wondered what it's like up there in the belfry with the world's most famous bell? Here's your chance to visit Big Ben and see behind the scenes in the clock tower.

First Day of School!

We are pleased to inform you that our classes start on Tuesday, 1st October or Wednesday, 2nd October according to the timetable you were given during registration! Further details for the fee payment will be given to you in class.

Our warmest wishes for a productive new school year!

Registration for 2013-2014 classes!

Registration for the foreign language courses has started!

Registration for the new school year (October 2013-May 2014) starts on Monday, 2nd September at LS Parnassos School premises, Themistokleous & Kantakouzinou 2, near Kaningos Square, evening hours (17:00-21:00). There are offered classes in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish language for only 230 euros per year!

At the moment you just have to fill in a registration form without paying any fees. Because there are limited places available we operate on a first come – first serve basis, so make sure that you apply asap!

For more information you can call 2103804853 or 2103821507.

One more thing! If you plan to take a course in English language but you are not very sure about your level, you could take a quick test in order to get a rough idea about the class that you should enrol in.

Just click on the link below and follow the instructions.

http://www.uefap.com/test/default.htm

It won’t take more than few minutes!

Forthcoming English language Exams

FORTHCOMING EXAMS

If you plan to take an English language exam in November/December 2013, bear in mind that you should register for that particular exam during September or early October.

*For the Michigan exams

The written section of the CaMLA ECPE and ECCE examinations will be conducted as follows:

November/ December 2013

Examination	Date	Exam fees	Registration Period
ECPE	Νοvember 23, 2013	175€	September 2 – October 2, 2013
ECCE	December 7, 2013	155€	September 2 – October 2, 2013

May 2014

Examination	Date	Exam fees	Registration Period
ECCE	May 3, 2014	TBA	TBA
ECPE	May 4, 2014	TBA	TBA

You can find more information concerning registration  at http://www.hau.gr/?i=examinations.en.registering-for-the-ecce-ecpe#individual

*For the Cambridge English Exams (Paper based)

	Registration	Written exam	Fee
FCEfS	09/09/13–27/09/13	30/11/13	€160
CAE	09/09/13–27/09/13	30/11/13	€175
CPE	09/09/13–27/09/13	01/12/13	€180

For more details on how to register for the exams, please visit:

http://www.britishcouncil.gr/en/exam/cambridge/register

*Finally, it has been announced by the Ministry of Education that the Exams for B (B1 & B2) and C (C1 & C2) levels of KPG will take place on the 23^rd & 24^th November 2013. You can register from Wednesday, 11 September to Monday, 30 September. As for the exam fees, you should pay 80 euros for B level exams & 100 euros for C level exams.

For more information please visit:

http://www.minedu.gov.gr/eksetaseis-main/kpg-main/10093-dt3.html

κπγ results for May exams

The results of the state certificate exams (κπγ) for May 2013 have been announced. You can check your results on the following link:

 http://kpgresults.minedu.gov.gr/epityxontes_kpg_maiou.php

In order to access the results you must fill in the candidate’s code number (at least the first three digits) and your surname. If you still have problem to view your exam results, try to type your surname in CAPITAL letters.

ΚΑΛΑ ΑΠΟΤΕΛΕΣΜΑΤΑ!!!

How about theatre?

Summertime has long been associated with performance of ancient Greek tragedies and comedies in open theatres and especially in the fabulous ancient ones of Epidaurus  or Herodion in Athens. A very interesting and informative documentary, in parts – no longer than 10 mins each, can be found on YouTube. It is of course in English and –unfortunately- there are no subtitles, but I hope that it won’t be very difficult to follow. 

Part 1: History of Theatre - From Ritual to Theatre

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQOPFxuiaWQ&feature=youtu.be

Part 2: History of Theatre - Development of Classical Tragedy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmBDfl9YJY4

Part 3: History of Theatre - From Satyr Play to Comedy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxqqHr0-6Lo