I watched this video some weeks before my exam because Use of English was the only part that made me struggle a lot. I went from making any possible mistake in my practicing to have 190/190 in UoE at the final exam. Thank you so so much for this
Great lesson, Anu! Yes, it is definitely the most challenging part of the Reading and Use of English exam. The strategies you demonstrated are really helpful. And you're absolutely right, it works, and the process gets quicker the mosre students practise following the steps. Keep up the great work :) - Marcus
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YOU are an excellent teacher, omg! This is the third video I've seen while looking for this Part 4 content and yours is the one I need for my student. My student is preparing for the Cambridge C1 Exam, so should I watch another of your videos on Part 4 / C1? I'm subscribing and thank you!
Very good advice, but as you said there is not shortcut, we have to read a lot to improve our vocabulary as well to be aware of different construction phrase.
English To Pass, I got the results about an hour ago, and you helped me to pass with Grade A! With an overall score of 185! The videos really helped so, again, many thanks!
I agree, it is a horrible one for students! I hope this method helps - it's certainly no replacement for knowing a variety of grammar points and vocabulary but it does help narrow things down a bit! :)
This method is super useful, thank you so much. In the last exercise I thought I had the right answer but I totally forgot to put 'complete' so I would only get 1 mark
I feel so stressed and nervous for my exam. I have a huge pressure on me because my sister and brother passed.. but I think English is a very difficult subject. I'm scared that I won't make it or that I don't know what to say. I feel sick of the nerves... :(
Hi Charlotte, everyone works at their own pace so don't compare yourself to anyone else! Nerves are completely normal. I would practise a little bit of English everyday and do some exam questions to prepare. Remember, it is just an exam - if you do not pass, you can do it again! Good luck!
Nice explanation.Just one inquiry. Would it be also right if we used a formulation '' of completely failing to reduce'' instead of ''their failure'' in the second example? Thanks.
Hello! If you do not use the key word provided in the exam (their), your answer wouldn't be correct. However, the sentence you suggested is grammatically correct! Hope this helps! ☺️
Come posso sapere quale tipologia di parte mancante devo introdurre? In questo esempio Of introduceva una noun/nuon phrase...ma come posso riconoscere la tipologia di frase che ci vuole? this video it's amazing, for the first time I have done this video exercise right!
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Hi! For instance, thank you a lot for this video. I put "failure in reducing" instead of "failure to reduce". Is my sentence completely wrong, and why? Thanks :D
Hi Lorenzo, I am glad you liked this video! failure to do sth = not do sth This is idiomatic and cannot be changed unfortunately. I hope this helps! Have a look at the following link for more examples from the Cambridge dictionary. dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/failure?q=failure+to+do+sth
Hi Kevin, no problem! failure to do sth = not do sth This is idiomatic and cannot be changed unfortunately. I hope this helps! Have a look at the following link for more examples from the Cambridge dictionary. dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/failure?q=failure+to+do+sth
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Thank you so much! Great video, and super useful! I just have a question. I do it in class to practice, and sometimes I put something that makes sense (my teacher says it does, and once she said it was even richer than the answer) but it wasn't the correct sentence even though it made a lot of sense. How do I do to make sure I put the expected phrase?
Usually, this is not possible as the answer needs to be exactly the same in meaning to the original sentence. Your answer could be wrong and make sense - but this means it doesn't have the same meaning! :) Focus on the meaning! Hope this helps!
What about giving a specific example so that it makes more sense to us? Could you please share one of the questions along with your statement and let us analyse and direct you in the best way? Thanks and good luck
Unfortunately, this collocation cannot be changed. failure to do sth = not do sth Have a look at the following link for more examples from the Cambridge dictionary. dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/failure?q=failure+to+do+sth Hope this helps!
Oh, unfortunately not! The structure to + reduce here is idiomatic after 'failure'. You will see this in many official documents / signs. Here is an example I noticed when I was travelling recently in Singapore: No duty-free cigarettes allowed. Failure to declare is an offence.
Hi and thank you Anu for sharing all this. Could I ask you one thing? Would it be also possible to write to the key word transformation example like this? The politicians lost the election because of their complete failure OF REDUCING unemployment? Thank you, Tom
Ah, unfortunately not! The structure to + reduce here is idiomatic after 'failure'. You will see this in many official documents / signs. Here is an example I noticed when I was travelling recently in Singapore: No duty-free cigarettes allowed. Failure to declare is an offence.
Unfortunately, this collocation cannot be changed. failure to do sth = not do sth Have a look at the following link for more examples from the Cambridge dictionary. dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/failure?q=failure+to+do+sth
tomorrow is my exam of fce.. hehe i ll tryyy!!! is my first time in addition is free because i did a course of b2 in a public school hehe thanks for the video
Hi! I'm studying for the FCE Certificate and I'm very confused about the fourth part (Use of English). I hope you can help me! 😟 In the first example I've put "if she has booked" but it's wrong. In the second one I've put "if he had recovered" and is still wrong. Which rule I have to follow to know the correct structure? Thank a lot ‘Did you book a room with a balcony?’ I asked my mother. IF I asked my mother ------- a room with a balcony. [IF SHE HAD BOOKED] 'Are you feeling well enough now for a little walk, Joe?' asked his mother. RECOVERED Joe's mother asked him ------ enough for a little walk [IF HE HAS RECOVERED]
Hello, the first one is a classic example of reported speech where you must change present tenses to the past and the past to the past perfect. The action in the question is also complete so there is no flexibility here. However, the answer to the second one is debatable. Usually, your answer would be correct. The use of 'now' in the original sentence changes the rule. This website has some examples for this: learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/grammar/intermediate-grammar/reported-speech
Hello, thanks for your question. *failure to do sth = not do sth* This is idiomatic and cannot be changed unfortunately. I hope this helps! Have a look at the following link for more examples from the Cambridge dictionary. dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/failure?q=failure+to+do+sth
Hi Guilherme, yes, it would be wrong unfortunately! failure to do sth = not do sth This is idiomatic and cannot be changed unfortunately. I hope this helps! Have a look at the following link for more examples from the Cambridge dictionary. dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/failure?q=failure+to+do+sth
After the preposition 'of', we need to use a noun. The word 'failure' is a noun. We need to show that the failure belonged to the politicians. So, the only word possible before it is 'their'. I hope this helps!
English To Pass thnx for your answer. Can i give you an example ?:1. I will see to it that the goods are delivered immediately. I wrote I will arrange it so that you are immediately delivered the goods.and got one point 2.He said he had nothing to do with causing the accident. I wrote He refused to take the blame for causing the accident. and still got one mark
@@air_bill23onig88 To tell you if your answer is correct, I will need to see the original sentence, the key word given and the incomplete sentence. Sometimes there is more than one way to say the same thing but the restrictions of the exam only allow particular answers.
English To Pass I’m currently on the C2 level.Is there any way that the examiners mark your answer as incorrect if it is not formal enough for someone’s level
Unfortunately, this collocation cannot be changed. failure to do sth = not do sth Have a look at the following link for more examples from the Cambridge dictionary. dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/failure?q=failure+to+do+sth Hope this helps!
Unfortunately that is incorrect. The structure 'failure to + bare infinitive' is idiomatic. You will see this in many official documents / signs. Here is an example I noticed when I was travelling recently in Singapore: No duty-free cigarettes allowed. Failure to declare is an offence.
Good question - unfortunately not! The structure 'failure to + reduce' here is idiomatic. You will see this in many official documents / signs. Here is an example I noticed when I was travelling recently in Singapore: No duty-free cigarettes allowed. Failure to declare is an offence.
Thank you very much! It is a masterclass about part 4 of FCE. Very useful this video.
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I watched this video some weeks before my exam because Use of English was the only part that made me struggle a lot.
I went from making any possible mistake in my practicing to have 190/190 in UoE at the final exam.
Thank you so so much for this
Oh my goodness - 190/190 is amazing! You did so well, congratulations!! 😘😘😘
Perfect score! Congrats
@@truthseeker5796 thank you so much 🌟🌟
As a teacher myself, I have to say that it's such a great Tutorial. Well explained, and with a great method.
Thank you for your videos!!!
Great lesson, Anu! Yes, it is definitely the most challenging part of the Reading and Use of English exam. The strategies you demonstrated are really helpful. And you're absolutely right, it works, and the process gets quicker the mosre students practise following the steps. Keep up the great work :) - Marcus
Thank you so much - I'm glad you agree! :)
Now it's really quite Simple ....because you took US thru in a Simple way Now it 's likely That we Boost our chances to get it right due to your convincing explanation .thank you teacher
I'm preparing for university mock exam, equivalent of cae but still I find this lesson very helpful. Thank you!
I was getting stressed out about not understanding this topic, but your method really made it easy for me, so thank you so much!!
Thank you so much! I will take the FCE exam next coming Monday.
Thank you, very useful tips. I've been preparing for the test for months and this has been the best way I have found to answer part 4.
I'm glad it was useful! Good luck with the exam!
We need more examples like this pls. many thanks.
Great video. I think key word transformation is the one thing my students struggle with the most. Awesome tips!
Thank you so much for this video, it was very complete and well explained. I have my Cambridge exam in one week and it helps me a lot. ☺🙏
YOU are an excellent teacher, omg! This is the third video I've seen while looking for this Part 4 content and yours is the one I need for my student. My student is preparing for the Cambridge C1 Exam, so should I watch another of your videos on Part 4 / C1? I'm subscribing and thank you!
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this video is very good because it help me lot to understand this word sentences thank you!
Could you continue doing this videos with fce tips, please?
I've just added a new video on how to calculate your score. I'll make some more ASAP! :) If you have any particular requests, let me know!
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Thank you so much! I'm glad you found it useful!
Very good advice, but as you said there is not shortcut, we have to read a lot to improve our vocabulary as well to be aware of different construction phrase.
Wow. This is a really cool way. I wish I had known this when I was intermediate :)
Ill be taking the exam in about an hour! Im sooo nervouss but these videos help!
Good luck! I'm sure you will be fine! 😀
English To Pass It went great! I actually thought Use of English was the easiest part, totally unexpected!Thanks a lot for all your help!
English To Pass, I got the results about an hour ago, and you helped me to pass with Grade A! With an overall score of 185! The videos really helped so, again, many thanks!
@@niekparidaens8170 I am so pleased to hear that! Well done!!
Thanks for sharing this. U of E part 4 is horrible to teach and students often lose motivation so I’ll try this technique and see what happens!
I agree, it is a horrible one for students! I hope this method helps - it's certainly no replacement for knowing a variety of grammar points and vocabulary but it does help narrow things down a bit! :)
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This method is super useful, thank you so much. In the last exercise I thought I had the right answer but I totally forgot to put 'complete' so I would only get 1 mark
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Thank you! another way to solve this part of the UoF.
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I feel so stressed and nervous for my exam. I have a huge pressure on me because my sister and brother passed.. but I think English is a very difficult subject. I'm scared that I won't make it or that I don't know what to say. I feel sick of the nerves... :(
Hi Charlotte, everyone works at their own pace so don't compare yourself to anyone else! Nerves are completely normal. I would practise a little bit of English everyday and do some exam questions to prepare. Remember, it is just an exam - if you do not pass, you can do it again! Good luck!
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Nice explanation.Just one inquiry. Would it be also right if we used a formulation '' of completely failing to reduce'' instead of ''their failure'' in the second example? Thanks.
Hello! If you do not use the key word provided in the exam (their), your answer wouldn't be correct. However, the sentence you suggested is grammatically correct! Hope this helps! ☺️
@@EnglishToPass Thanks.
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Come posso sapere quale tipologia di parte mancante devo introdurre? In questo esempio Of introduceva una noun/nuon phrase...ma come posso riconoscere la tipologia di frase che ci vuole?
this video it's amazing, for the first time I have done this video exercise right!
Pretty Good!!
Thank you so much!!
Hi, how are you ?
So, I'm writing to you to ask you about your New video. I expected to see your new video, but unfortunately I haven't yet thanks a lot ?????
loveddd it
Hi!
For instance, thank you a lot for this video.
I put "failure in reducing" instead of "failure to reduce". Is my sentence completely wrong, and why?
Thanks :D
Hi Lorenzo, I am glad you liked this video!
failure to do sth = not do sth
This is idiomatic and cannot be changed unfortunately. I hope this helps! Have a look at the following link for more examples from the Cambridge dictionary. dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/failure?q=failure+to+do+sth
Hey, thanks very much.
I'd like to know why we cannot say "complete failure reducing instead of "complete failure to reduce"
Hi Kevin, no problem!
failure to do sth = not do sth
This is idiomatic and cannot be changed unfortunately. I hope this helps!
Have a look at the following link for more examples from the Cambridge dictionary.
dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/failure?q=failure+to+do+sth
@@EnglishToPass first time I get such a rapid answer.
I guess you have just earn a new follower and a recommendation for those I know your channel will be suitable
Thanks
useful
Thank you so much! Great video, and super useful!
I just have a question. I do it in class to practice, and sometimes I put something that makes sense (my teacher says it does, and once she said it was even richer than the answer) but it wasn't the correct sentence even though it made a lot of sense. How do I do to make sure I put the expected phrase?
Usually, this is not possible as the answer needs to be exactly the same in meaning to the original sentence. Your answer could be wrong and make sense - but this means it doesn't have the same meaning! :) Focus on the meaning! Hope this helps!
What about giving a specific example so that it makes more sense to us? Could you please share one of the questions along with your statement and let us analyse and direct you in the best way? Thanks and good luck
Please help me I want to go to A grade I'm in C grade what can I do to improve
Could the answer also be valuable if I wrote “THEIR COMPLETE FAILURE ON REDUCING UNEMPLOYMENT"?
Unfortunately, this collocation cannot be changed.
failure to do sth = not do sth
Have a look at the following link for more examples from the Cambridge dictionary.
dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/failure?q=failure+to+do+sth
Hope this helps!
Could it be " their complete failure REDUCING"?
Thanks in advance
useful video
In the second example
is it possible to write REDUCING instead of TO REDUCE?
Oh, unfortunately not! The structure to + reduce here is idiomatic after 'failure'. You will see this in many official documents / signs. Here is an example I noticed when I was travelling recently in Singapore: No duty-free cigarettes allowed. Failure to declare is an offence.
Hey, Anu) Thanks for the lesson. I just wanted to ask whether it's allowed to use "fail" as a noun instead of "failure"?
Hey, I'm glad you liked the lesson! Fail is not usually used as a noun. It is a verb. 😊
Thank you, I got it :) Apparantly I got confuced because of google translater that marks this word as a noun and verb at the same time)
Hi and thank you Anu for sharing all this. Could I ask you one thing? Would it be also possible to write to the key word transformation example like this?
The politicians lost the election because of their complete failure OF REDUCING unemployment? Thank you, Tom
Ah, unfortunately not! The structure to + reduce here is idiomatic after 'failure'. You will see this in many official documents / signs. Here is an example I noticed when I was travelling recently in Singapore: No duty-free cigarettes allowed. Failure to declare is an offence.
Is "their complete failure in reducing" ok also?
Unfortunately, this collocation cannot be changed.
failure to do sth = not do sth
Have a look at the following link for more examples from the Cambridge dictionary.
dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/failure?q=failure+to+do+sth
for me at least this part of the exam is not easy... snif.. but i'll try... i hope luck is with me
Practise as much as you can and you won't need luck! 😘😘😘
tomorrow is my exam of fce.. hehe i ll tryyy!!! is my first time in addition is free because i did a course of b2 in a public school hehe thanks for the video
@@lmg6564 You'll be fine - all the best!! 😊😊
Hello - I struggle at this part of the exam when I have to change or recreate tenses in the sentences. Do you maybe have any tips ?
Hi! I'm studying for the FCE Certificate and I'm very confused about the fourth part (Use of English). I hope you can help me! 😟
In the first example I've put "if she has booked" but it's wrong. In the second one I've put "if he had recovered" and is still wrong. Which rule I have to follow to know the correct structure? Thank a lot
‘Did you book a room with a balcony?’ I asked my mother.
IF
I asked my mother ------- a room with a balcony.
[IF SHE HAD BOOKED]
'Are you feeling well enough now for a little walk, Joe?' asked his mother.
RECOVERED
Joe's mother asked him ------ enough for a little walk
[IF HE HAS RECOVERED]
Hello, the first one is a classic example of reported speech where you must change present tenses to the past and the past to the past perfect. The action in the question is also complete so there is no flexibility here.
However, the answer to the second one is debatable. Usually, your answer would be correct. The use of 'now' in the original sentence changes the rule. This website has some examples for this: learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/grammar/intermediate-grammar/reported-speech
can the answer be their failure in reducing ?
Hello, thanks for your question.
*failure to do sth = not do sth*
This is idiomatic and cannot be changed unfortunately. I hope this helps! Have a look at the following link for more examples from the Cambridge dictionary. dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/failure?q=failure+to+do+sth
English To Pass thanks
Hi. Can you help me? Will it affect on my score if I haven't written my answers in capitals?
Hello Dasha, no, it will be fine - don't worry! Good luck! 😘😘
@@EnglishToPass thanks for your advice, I appreciate it very much. It was helpful in the exam 👍
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Hello... Would it be wrong if I wrote THEIR FAILING TO REDUCE ???
Hi Guilherme, yes, it would be wrong unfortunately!
failure to do sth = not do sth
This is idiomatic and cannot be changed unfortunately. I hope this helps!
Have a look at the following link for more examples from the Cambridge dictionary. dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/failure?q=failure+to+do+sth
0:52 part 4 has 6 questions, not 8.
You're welcome.
Useful video, though.
What if in the second example I wrote: “THEIR COMPLETE FAILURE REDUCING”, how many points would I get?
You would get 1 mark for 'their complete failure'.
Is this b2 test
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She don't post any videos anymore. Does she quit?
I'm still here! Unfortunately, I am taking a break from social media but I visit sometimes to answer questions. I hope my videos are useful!
Excuse me,but can I write “their completely failed reduction “ in the second exercise? Is it wrong?
No, you cannot. You need to connect the final word 'unemployment' to a verb. You cannot connect it to a noun 'reduction'. Hope this helps! :)
Why we have "their" instead of "they" in the second example? And why isn't there *they failure to reduce "?
After the preposition 'of', we need to use a noun. The word 'failure' is a noun. We need to show that the failure belonged to the politicians. So, the only word possible before it is 'their'. I hope this helps!
can there not be more than one correct answer ??
Usually there isn't - unless it is a contraction or two answers with minimal difference in meaning. Hope this helps!
English To Pass thnx for your answer. Can i give you an example ?:1. I will see to it that the goods are delivered immediately. I wrote I will arrange it so that you are immediately delivered the goods.and got one point 2.He said he had nothing to do with causing the accident. I wrote He refused to take the blame for causing the accident. and still got one mark
@@air_bill23onig88 To tell you if your answer is correct, I will need to see the original sentence, the key word given and the incomplete sentence. Sometimes there is more than one way to say the same thing but the restrictions of the exam only allow particular answers.
English To Pass I’m currently on the C2 level.Is there any way that the examiners mark your answer as incorrect if it is not formal enough for someone’s level
it is unlikely that anyone will answer this question, but what if I had written "their complete failure OF REDUCING"?
Unfortunately, this collocation cannot be changed.
failure to do sth = not do sth
Have a look at the following link for more examples from the Cambridge dictionary.
dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/failure?q=failure+to+do+sth
Hope this helps!
Omg I'm giving lower in 6 days
I've got a question. Would also fit: The politicians lost the election because of their failed reduce of unemployment? Many thanks for your respond :)
'Failed reduction' is not a collocation in English. The most natural response would be to use 'failure to do sth' here. Hope this helps!
Someone from Germany here?
Why not: "because of their complete failure in reducing unemployment"?
Unfortunately that is incorrect. The structure 'failure to + bare infinitive' is idiomatic. You will see this in many official documents / signs. Here is an example I noticed when I was travelling recently in Singapore: No duty-free cigarettes allowed. Failure to declare is an offence.
But, can we say? "The politicians lost the election because of *their failure at reducing the* unemployment"
Good question - unfortunately not! The structure 'failure to + reduce' here is idiomatic. You will see this in many official documents / signs. Here is an example I noticed when I was travelling recently in Singapore: No duty-free cigarettes allowed. Failure to declare is an offence.
Oh... thank you!