C1 ADVANCED

Do you want to pass the C1 Advanced exam? Do you need proof of how well you know English because you plan to study or work abroad?

Do you want to get an internationally recognized certificate because you know its value?

Cambridge English Qualifications are a great solution for you!

You will improve the range of grammar structures you actively use, learn a large number of words and phrases that are needed at the C1 level. During the course you will improve all language skills (listening, reading, writing, speaking) using exercises that are in the same format as the tasks in the exam, so that throughout the course you focus on mastering vocabulary and grammar, but also acquiring all necessary language skills and strategies required to take the C1 Advanced exam.

During the course, we will also do and analyze C1 Advanced Practice Tests and C1 Advanced Past Papers. This aspect of the course is very important as it provides an opportunity to assess your achievement in every part of the exam and consequently improve your knowledge where needed. Also, you will know exactly what is expected of you in the exam and you will improve your skills and your knowledge in a timely manner.

The duration of the C1 Advanced Cambridge English Qualifications preparation course is 3 terms, i.e. 12 months, and 90-minute classes are taught  via Skype or face-to-face twice a week. The preparation course content is well-targeted and effective. Teaching materials used in the preparation course consist of a baseline program (a coursebook) and Practice Tests and Past Papers along with other relevant online resources, that from the very beginning of the course familiarize students with the type of exercises present in the exam itself. All of this will help you track your progress as well as have an insight into your achievement in every part of the exam. After determining which skills or areas need more attention at the very beginning of the course, we will adjust the program so that you can master them as efficiently and as successfully as possible.

 

ABOUT C1 ADVANCED EXAM

C1 Advanced is the first of the two highest Cambridge English Qualifications and is marked C1 on the scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) of the Council of Europe. Candidates at this level are expected to confidently cope with most situations in everyday life, at work and in higher education studies in English-speaking countries. C1 Advanced is a certificate recognized by almost all universities and colleges in the UK, as well as many other educational institutions and companies in the world. On the Internet, you can view the Global Recognition System, an interactive database where you can search for all those educational institutions, professional bodies, companies, etc. that recognize and/or require Cambridge English Qualifications all around the world.

 

Exam format

Paper 1 – Reading and Use of English (90 minutes)

Reading: this part of the exam assesses the candidate’s ability to understand literary texts (fiction and non-fiction), magazine and newspaper articles, journals, promotional and informational materials on a variety of topics (4 part: multiple choice, cross-text multiple matching, gapped text and multiple matching). Use of English: this part of the exam contains tasks that assess knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary (4 exercises: multiple choice cloze, open cloze, word formation and key word transformations).

 

Paper 2 – Writing (90 minutes)

In the two parts of the C1 Advanced Writing Paper candidates have to show that they can write different types of text in English. Part 1 consists of one compulsory question and Part 2 consists of one question from a choice of three. This part of the exam assesses the candidate’s ability to write an essay, a letter/an email, a proposal, a report and a review on various assigned topics. Candidates have to write two texts (each from 220 to 260 words).

Paper 3 – Listening (about 40 minutes)

The C1 Advanced listening paper has four parts (multiple choice (3 extracts; 2 questions each), sentence completion, multiple choice (a conversation; 6 questions) and multiple matching). For each part you have to listen to a recorded text or texts and answer some questions. You hear each recording twice. This part of the exam assesses the candidate’s ability to understand various recorded texts, from monologues (radio broadcasts, speeches, talks, lectures, anecdotes, etc.) to speakers interacting (radio broadcasts, interviews, discussions, conversations, etc.).

Paper 4 – Speaking (15 minutes)

The C1 Advanced speaking paper has four parts (interview, long turn, collaborative task and discussion) and is taken together with another candidate or other 2 candidates. This part of the exam assesses the candidate’s ability to interact and express themselves in different situations: in conversation with the examiner, other candidates and talking on their own.

 

Results

You will receive a separate score for each of the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and use of English, giving you a clear understanding of your performance. These five scores are averaged to give you an overall result for the exam. You will also be given a grade and Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level.

Each part of the exam carries 20% of the overall score. The final grade is the sum of the achieved results in all 5 parts (4 papers of the exam), which means that the weaker achievement in one part can be compensated on the basis of good results from another. There are three passing grades (A 100%-80%, B 79%-75% or C 74%-60%). If the candidate achieves grades B or C, they will receive a C1 Advanced certificate; if they achieve a grade A, they will receive a C1 Advanced certificate stating that the candidate demonstrates an ability at level C2. With this grade the certificate does not become a C2 level certificate, but only indicates that the candidate can reach the C2 level at a faster pace.

If the candidate’s achievement is below the C1 level, but falls within the range of the B2 level (the achieved result is 59%-45%), the candidate will not receive a certificate, but their Cambridge English Scale score will be shown on their Statement of Results stating that the candidate has demonstrated an ability at the B2 level.

Individual results achieved in all 5 parts of the exam are listed on the certificate.

Register for the C1 Advanced Cambridge English Qualifications Preparation Course!