The C1 advanced speaking test The C1 advanced (formerly CAE) speaking test is often the most nerve-wracking part of the exam for students. The biggest mistake students make is not doing enough preparation. If you’re prepared; know what to expect and how to answer each part of the test; you will feel less nervous and…
It’s very similar to the B2 First exam’s part four In the final part of the C1 speaking test, you will have a discussion with your partner(s) about the topics or issues you explored in part three. The examiners will be looking at your ability to be able to express and justify your opinions, as…
C1 advanced speaking test part three – the collaborative task Part three requires you to have a conversation with your partner(s). The examiner will give you verbal instructions and you will receive a diagram containing a question and written prompts which you should talk about. You and your partner(s) will need to talk for about…
C1 Advanced speaking part two – comparing two photos from a choice of three In part two (the ‘long turn’) of the Cambridge English C1 advanced speaking test you and one other student(s) (sometimes three) must each compare two photographs from a choice of three. You will each be given a different set of photos…