Key Data:
CEFR level: C1
Scale score: 180-199
Test format: Computer or paper based
Number of parts: 4
Exam length: 4 hours
The C1 Advanced demonstrates that you can:
- Achieve a university level course
- Communicate effectively and in detail
- Form part of the workplace
- Express yourself fluently
This is a simple explanation of the tasks in the CAMBRIDGE ADVANCED EXAM, or CAE. The CAE is an exam from Cambridge Assessment English that is at level C1 in the EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK FOR LANGUAGES
NOW AVAILABLE CAE PREPARATION COURSE (HERE)
The CAE consists of 4 different parts:
SEE EACH INDIVIDUAL POST FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT EACH PART
The use of English and reading (1:30 minutes). There are 8 parts in this section.
CAE USE OF ENGLISH AND READING – INCLUDES FREE REPHRASING PDF
The writing (1:30 minutes). There are two questions to complete. Question 1 is obligatory. Question 2 is a choice of 3 options.
Question 1 C1 WRITING – WRITING AN ESSAY FOR TASK 1 OF THE CAE EXAM
Question 2 C1 WRITING – HOW TO WRITE A LETTER/EMAIL FOR TASK 2 OF THE CAE
C1 WRITING – WRITING A REVIEW FOR TASK 2 OF THE CAE EXAM
C1 WRITING – HOW TO WRITE A REPORT FOR TASK 2 OF THE CAE
C1 WRITING – HOW TO WRITE A PROPOSAL FOR TASK TWO OF THE CAE
The listening (about 40 minutes). There are 4 parts to the test.
The speaking (about 15 minutes). There are 4 different tasks to complete.
Advanced Cambridge Speaking exam – FREE EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
Extra practice:
CAE/ADVANCED (C1) SPEAKING (PART 1): STARTER QUESTIONS
CAE (C1) PART 3: COLLABORATIVE TASK SPEAKING ACTIVITIES
FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE OUR POST ON THE BENEFITS OF EXAM PRACTICE
