Getting an advanced grade in the C1 Advanced (CAE) exam is a tremendous achievement and is not something that comes without a great deal of effort. And for many students, the Speaking exam is the most difficult to prepare for. What will the examiner be grading you on? Which aspects of speaking do you need to improve? How can you get the practice you need? Well, I've written … [Read more...] about Roadmap to CAE Speaking Success
CAE (C1 Advanced)
Listed below you'll find ALL the articles relating to C1 Advanced, formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) below. Please let me know if there are any specific Speaking topics you would like to see featured.
CAE Speaking Overview
If you're studying for the Certificate in Advanced English interview, welcome to our guide to the CAE Speaking test. Here's an overview of the oral paper (Paper 5) and advice to help you do your very best on the big day. CAE Speaking Test Duration: 15 minutes (23 minutes for groups of three at centres where there's an odd number of … [Read more...] about CAE Speaking Overview
CAE Speaking: Find time to talk for CAE Speaking success
Welcome to the show! Thanks for listening! My name’s Peter Travis and this is the first in our series of podcasts which aim to help you ACE the CAE or Cambridge C1: Advanced Speaking Paper. In this episode I’ll tell you more about the podcast and give you some helpful tips to practise speaking! Yes, once again, thanks for listening in. This podcast will support our ebook, … [Read more...] about CAE Speaking: Find time to talk for CAE Speaking success
CAE Speaking: Get to know the exam
Welcome to the show! Thanks for listening! My name’s Peter Travis and this is the second in our series of podcasts about the Cambridge C1 Advanced, (CAE) Speaking paper. Today we’ll look at the format of the exam and what to expect on the big day. I like to keep these podcasts short around 5 minutes if possible, so let’s get going! Yes, once again, thanks for listening in. … [Read more...] about CAE Speaking: Get to know the exam
How to Confirm Understanding
Some useful expressions to make sure you're following someone. If you're being asked questions in an English exam, at work or at university, you need to be able to make sure you understand what the other person has asked you. Practise using some useful expressions from our '5 Minute Functions' video lesson below. This video was made with IELTS students in mind but will be … [Read more...] about How to Confirm Understanding
How to Agree and Disagree
Some useful expressions for conversations and discussions. If you're working with a partner in an English Speaking exam, or taking part in discussions at work or university, you'll want to be able to agree and disagree effectively. This short video from our '5 Minute Functions' series of lessons will help you do just this. Written for IELTS students, but ideal for anyone … [Read more...] about How to Agree and Disagree
How to Express an Opinion
Some useful expressions to express your views. Whether you're taking an English Speaking exam like FCE, CAE or CPE or using English in the workplace or at university, you will often find yourself having to give an opinion. Avoid using 'I think' again and again by learning some alternative phrases. The video below is part of our '5 Minute Functions' series of videos … [Read more...] about How to Express an Opinion
How to Speculate and Hypothesise
A key skill for advanced English speakers. You will be expected to show you can speculate in English if you're taking and advanced Speaking exam like CAE, CPE or IELTS. The same skills will be vital for people using English at work or university. Check out one of our 'Five Minute Functions' video lesson below. Aimed at IELTS students but appropriate for anyone wanting to … [Read more...] about How to Speculate and Hypothesise
Use Fillers to Improve Your Fluency
Short expressions that will help you reduce those pauses. This is another short lesson from our 'Five Minute Functions' series of videos. Avoid hesitating and become more fluent when responding to questions using fillers. Written for IELTS students, but equally useful for anyone wanting to become more fluent in English. Transcript for Using Fillers to Improve … [Read more...] about Use Fillers to Improve Your Fluency
How to Express Likes and Dislikes
And how to avoid repeating 'I like' ... 'I like ...' etc. Welcome to another of our 'Five Minute Functions' video lessons. This was produced for IELTS students but will be equally useful for any student preparing for an English Speaking exam like FCE, CAE or CPE or for anyone facing a situation where they have to talk about themselves in English. … [Read more...] about How to Express Likes and Dislikes
How to Compare and Contrast
You will often be required to compare and contrast things when you are speaking, whether in a conversation, taking an English Speaking exam or using English in the workplace or university. The video below is part of our '5-Minute Functions' series and was written for IELTS students. However, it will be equally useful for you whether you are taking IELTS or not. … [Read more...] about How to Compare and Contrast