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Find out more about the C1 Advanced exam:
Read the examiner’s comments:
Part 1 (Interview)
What’s in Part 1? Conversation between the candidates and the interlocutor. The examiner asks questions and you may have to give information about your interests, studies, careers, etc.
What do I have to practise? Giving information about yourself and expressing your opinion about various topics.
How long do we have to speak? 2 minutes
Part 2 (Long turn)
What’s in Part 2? The interlocutor gives you three pictures and asks you to talk about two of them. You have to speak for 1 minute without interruption and the interlocutor then asks the other candidate to comment on what you have said for about 30 seconds. The other candidate receives a different set of photographs and you have to listen and comment when they have finished speaking. The questions you have to answer about your photographs are written at the top of the page to remind you what you should talk about.
What do I have to practise? Talking on your own about something: comparing, describing, expressing opinions, speculating.
How long do we have to speak? 1 minute per candidate, plus a 30-second response from the second candidate.
Part 3 (Collaborative task)
What’s in Part 3? Conversation with the other candidate. The examiner gives you spoken instructions with written prompts which are used in a discussion. You have to talk with the other candidate for about 2 minutes (3 minutes for groups of three) about the written prompts. After the discussion time, the examiner will ask you another question which requires you to make a decision. You have 1 minute to talk together and make the decision (2 minutes for groups of three).
What do I have to practise? Exchanging ideas, expressing and justifying opinions, agreeing and/or disagreeing, suggesting, speculating, evaluating, reaching a decision through negotiation, etc.
How long do we have to speak? 3 minutes (a 2-minute discussion followed by a 1-minute decision-making task)
Part 4 (Discussion)
What’s in Part 4? Further discussion with the other candidate based on the topics or issues raised in the task in Part 3. The interlocutor asks each of you some questions and you discuss them with the other candidate.
What do I have to practise? Expressing and justifying opinions, agreeing and/or disagreeing.
How long do we have to speak? 5 minutes
Cambridge English speaking tests take place with one or two other candidates, and two examiners. This makes your test more realistic and more reliable.
Both candidates are at C1 level. You can find a link to the examiner’s comments about their performance in the link in the description box.
I had my exam today. For everyone who reads this: It was not difficult. They were talking slowly and they were being very nice and understandable. No need to be afraid!
To everyone doing a Cambridge exam: You can do it! You’ve got what it takes and you can totally do great in the exam!!! Don’t be nervous, everything’s going to be okay!
Sitting at home and watching this kind of videos, you always think you can do better, but when it comes to the real exam you are just like “Weeeell, I have forgotten everything and have no idea what to say and how”
I did the test and it was surprisingly easy, it may seem intimidating at first glance, but do not fret, it is just your fears taking over you. Be relaxed and act natural for best results, You shouldn’t repeat yourself too much and also maintain eye contact for the conversation to flow and don’t feel embarassed! Good luck to everyone.
I remember being SO nervous when being tested for C1 that I’ve lost all my confidence. Then, after completing my exam after a few months I got back my results: I was qualified enough to get directly a C2 level certification! Be confident in what you know and don’t be scared, things will most likely go better than you’ve expected 🙂
I got nervous with only watching this video, I can’t imagine how nervous I will be the test day
I took the speaking exam today and everything went okay! My best advice is to start speaking with your partner in english before the actual exam, that way you can both relax, get used to each other’s pronunciation and thus do better during the test 😁
omg she has that typical English CD voice
For everyone who is having their exam soon – don’t worry, it’s easier than it seems, I got really stressed during Speaking part and still got higher score than I expected. Good luck, it’ll be fine <3
I passed !!! C2 level 😆
I did my speaking part today… it was excellent. I think that the examiner and the interlocutor must create a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere where the candidates can relax and talk freely. And I was lucky enough to be examined in this certain environment and I could say I gave it my best and I feel proud of myself . But of course I could have done better , but what happened happened… lets not think about it. 😉
I passed it ! I’m an English teacher now.
I have taken the Speaking Paper this morning, and it went quite well! Here are a couple of personal advices: try to get rest the day before, at the day of the examination, try to find out the name of the candidate who will be with you and/or talk to him/her beforehand, try to chill out, and be eventually prepared (at least know the scheme of the test). Don’t forget it doesn’t HAVE to be perfect as the topics and questions vary a lot, look self-confident and show up as much as you can your vocabulary, grammar (they love when you follow a line of argument, using contrast links, speculating and interacting with your partner) and pronunciation skills. Of course don’t forget basic questions (telling which pictures you are about to compare…) Don’t forget also that you won’t be penalised if you cannot reach a decision (though the easiest), and if you talk about specific opinions/topics as long as it is relevant and you support with reasons and examples. The best way to prepare is trying out with another person (tutor, other student…) while respecting the time limits and the questions. It is also useful to learn a couple of fuctional sentences even though you must be spontaneous. Good luck!
Hello guys! I was in the exact same situation as you, binge watching every youtube video related to the exam and constantly being nervous. To be honest, i was extremely doubtful that I’ve succeeded after finishing it, but to my surprise I managed to get 193 points. Personally, I thought the Reading part was the most intricate.
I got 208 points, out of 210, at this part of the exam, and this video actually helped me.
I have watched everyone as I possibly can I am so proud of you!!! Every single one of you, you did so good and tried your best, keep it up you lovely human beings!!!!
It’s not about your English level of speaking but your speaking ability in general, the young gentleman there sounds witty and well-spoken not just in English but in every language he can speak.
I am English but he responded to the questions more smartly than I would perform.
This feels more like you need to be really fast to think about random stuff rather than being well spoken
Hello, Katerina! Greetings from Brazil! I intend to take this exam in two years because I really want to feel secure for it. Thanks so much for sharing your examination experience with us! You are a kind soul!