The Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) is the third level of the Cambridge exams in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). It is an Upper Intermediate level exam, set at Level B2 (Vantage) of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework for Modern Languages. This exam recognises the ability to deal confidently with a range of written and spoken communications. Successful candidates receive a certificate awarded by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examination Board, which is recognised by universities and employers in many countries. The Self-Study Guide is a user-friendly reference guide which includes a description of the exam, commented corrections of sample exams, strategies, tips, answers, transcripts and more. The CD-ROM offers four interactive sample tests for the student. Each practice test replicates the types of exercises and tasks found in the exam. The CD-ROM provides instant feedback and guides the user through each exam. The visually attractive materials, the high quality of the listening material and the wide variety of exercise types and activities help to make practising for the Cambridge FCE exam a meaningful and fun experience. An innovative and distinctive feature of the McGraw-Hill Exam Preparation Series is the Personal Tutor option. This service is available at a reasonable cost to any user of this series. It provides a personal tutor via telephone and email to guide and assess students in the Speaking and Writing sections of each exam. This service provides users with high-quality preparation and a clear advantage when sitting the exam. This service is entirely optional. Additional information and access to the Personal Tutor option is available on the website.