Which is better? IELTS vs. Cambridge C1/C2 For advanced English learners, choosing the right proficiency exam is essential for advancing in academic or professional settings. Although IELTS and Cambridge’s C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE) are both internationally acknowledged, they vary considerably in format, scoring methods, and purpose.

If you've ever wondered whether the Cambridge C1 Advanced exam is difficult, you're not alone. Many students approach this exam thinking that a strong command of English – especially fluent speaking – is enough to succeed. However, this assumption often leads to disappointment. The truth is that the Cambridge C1 exam is not simply a language test, it is primarily a communication exam.

Writing for Cambridge C1 and C2 exams is notoriously challenging due to the high expectations for both language proficiency and...

Advanced comparative structures for C1/C2 learners

Inversion is often blamed to be too formal and too difficult. Nothing can be further from the truth! Last week in my Cambridge C1 group we..

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Using advanced grammar structures in speaking As you embark on the journey to pass your Cambridge C1 or C2 exams, clearly, a multifaceted...

Should you sit for Cambridge C1 to prove your advanced language skills? 1. Widely accepted language exam certificate both internationally...