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CAE (Cambridge Advanced (C1)) study guides
Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) is a high-level English qualification widely accepted by universities and employers.
Topics (10)
Reading & Use of English Parts 1–3
10% of testMultiple-choice cloze, open cloze, and word formation at C1 level, testing advanced vocabulary and grammar.
Reading & Use of English Parts 4–5
10% of testKey word transformation at C1 level and reading comprehension with detailed multiple-choice questions.
Reading & Use of English Parts 6–7
10% of testGapped text (Part 6) and multiple matching (Part 7) testing understanding of long, complex texts.
Writing — Essay (Part 1)
12% of testWriting a 220–260 word discursive essay presenting a clear argument at C1 level.
Writing — Formal & Informal Tasks (Part 2)
10% of testWriting a letter, report, review, or proposal at C1 level for a specific audience and purpose.
Listening Parts 1 & 2 — Multiple Choice & Sentence Completion
10% of testAnswering multiple-choice questions on short extracts and completing sentences from a monologue at C1 level.
Listening Parts 3 & 4 — Multiple Matching & Multiple Choice
8% of testMultiple matching across 5 speakers and detailed multiple choice on a longer interview at C1 level.
Speaking — Long Turn (Part 2)
10% of testComparing and evaluating two photographs for approximately 1 minute at C1 level.
Speaking — Collaborative Discussion (Parts 3 & 4)
8% of testDiscussing and negotiating a complex topic with a partner and extending the discussion with the examiner at C1.
Vocabulary at C1 Level
12% of testBuilding a 5,000-word active C1 vocabulary including academic words, idiomatic phrases, and formal register.
Locale-specific guides
Every CAE topic is published with locale-specific framing for candidates testing in different countries. Pass-rate stats, regulatory context, and study tips all change by locale.
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Advanced-level reading, writing, listening, and speaking.