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FTCE (826) Study Guide

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The FTCE General Knowledge Skills: English Language Skills (826) study guide includes instructional videos, quizzes, flashcards, and 1000+ practice questions. The study guide covers 12 concepts including Oral Language, Writing, Comprehension and much more!

What Concepts are Covered in the FTCE General Knowledge Skills: ELS (826) Study Guide?

The FTCE General Knowledge Skills: ELS study guide consists of the following concepts:

Concept Number of Lessons Practice Questions
Language Structure 5 63
Vocabulary Application 5 99
Conventions 8 144

Each concept includes instructional content and videos to ensure you understand that topic. They also come with practice questions so you can test yourself on the information you just learned.

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You can start studying by taking our diagnostic test to learn your strengths and weaknesses. Then you can start working through the concepts. The instructional content, which includes videos and written content,  gives you all the necessary information to understand that topic. Each concept has its own set of flashcards and quizzes you can use to test your knowledge of that specific concept quickly. Once you have worked through all the concepts, you can move on to the full-length practice tests. These practice tests mimic the test day environment, meaning they will have the same amount of questions and time limit as the real test. You will have three attempts at taking the practice test.

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The FTCE General Knowledge Skills: ELS study guide was created to help you pass your FTCE General Knowledge Skills: ELS (826) exam. The comprehensive study guide provides you with all the information and study resources you need to be successful on test day!

The FTCE General Knowledge Skills: ELS (826) exam assesses your knowledge and skills in English related areas. Once you have passed your exam you are one step closer to getting into the classroom!

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FTCE General Knowledge: ELS Quick Facts

Test Breakdown:

FTCE General Knowledge: ELS exam consists of approximately 30 multiple choice questions with a 40 minute time limit. The exam covers 3 major competency areas:

  1. Knowledge of Language Structure
  2. Knowledge of Vocabulary Application
  3. Knowledge of Standard English Conventions

Learn more about the exam’s format in our full exam overview. 

Cost

$32.50 for one subtest ($130 for all four subtest together)

Number of Attempts

There are no limits on how many times you can take the test before you pass — however, you have to wait 31 days between testing attempts.

What to Bring

You need to bring two valid, unexpired forms of identification in English.

Dates and Locations

Tests are by appointment only, year-round. Click here to find a testing site near you.

Scoring

For the English Language Skills, Reading, and Mathematics Subtests, you must score at least 200 points on each to pass.

Learn more about the exam’s scoring in our FTCE GKT: English Language Skills (826) Scoring Guide

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