Cambridge English C1 Advanced for Teachers. Handbook for teachers for exams from 2020 with tips for preparing learners and sample papers.
Cambridge English C1 Advanced for Teachers
Table of Content
- About the exam
- Can Do summary
- Advice for teachers
- Advice by task for Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
- Tips for preparing learners for the Reading component with sample paper
- Tips for preparing learners for the Writing component with sample paper
- Tips for preparing learners for the Listening paper with sample paper
- Transcript
- Audio
- Tips for preparing learners for the Speaking paper with sample paper
- Speaking assessment glossary of terms
- Assessment for Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
- Language specifications
- Cambridge English C1 Advanced glossary
C1 Advanced – an overview
C1 Advanced was originally introduced in 1991 and is a high-level qualification that is officially recognised by universities, employers and governments around the world. It proves that a candidate has a high level of English for use in academic or professional settings.
Exam formats
C1 Advanced can be taken as either a paper-based or computerbased exam.
Who is the exam for?
C1 Advanced is aimed at learners who need to show they can:
• follow an academic course at university level
• communicate effectively at managerial and professional level
• participate with confidence in workplace meetings or academic tutorials and seminars
• carry out complex and challenging research
• stand out and differentiate themselves.
Who recognises the exam?
The C1 Advanced certificate is recognised around the world as a high-level qualification in English. Cambridge English Qualifications are accepted and trusted by thousands of organisations worldwide.
What level is the exam?
C1 Advanced is targeted at Level C1 on the CEFR. Achieving a certificate at this level proves that a candidate has reached a very advanced level of English required in demanding academic and professional settings.