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Is the Cambridge C1 Exam Difficult?
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.
Language Fairy
1 day ago4 min read


How to connect your ideas in writing?
Cohesion and coherence in advanced English 10 + 1 must-have grammar structures Did you know that in the Cambridge C1 / C2 exams it is not...
Language Fairy
Sep 10, 20244 min read


Tips to Ace Cambridge C1 / C2 Writing Tasks
Writing for Cambridge C1 and C2 exams is notoriously challenging due to the high expectations for both language proficiency and...
Language Fairy
Sep 3, 20245 min read

Common questions about the Cambridge C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency Exams
Cambridge C1/C2 Q&A Here are some of the most typical questions I have received from my students over the years, highlighting some of the...
Language Fairy
Jul 30, 20246 min read


Beyond ‘Better’ and ‘Worse’: Comparison in C1/C2 English
Advanced comparative structures for C1/C2 learners
Language Fairy
Jun 28, 20243 min read


Inversion makes you sexy. Use it!
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..
Language Fairy
May 15, 20243 min read

Why collocations matter...
They're like the besties of the word world, hanging out together all the time, like "strong coffee" or "heavy rain"...
Language Fairy
May 2, 20243 min read

Grammar for Cambridge C1/C2 Speaking
Using advanced grammar structures in speaking As you embark on the journey to pass your Cambridge C1 or C2 exams, clearly, a multifaceted...
Language Fairy
Apr 4, 20243 min read


Digital or Paper-Based Cambridge Exam? What is the difference?
Which exam should I choose? Which is better? I get this question all the time from my students in my Cambridge exam prep groups, so I...
Language Fairy
Nov 5, 20234 min read

Can I prepare for the Cambridge exam in 3 weeks?
In the summer break I always offer 3-week online courses, so it is time to share a list that might come in handy not only for course...
Language Fairy
Aug 12, 20233 min read


How long does it take to master C2 Proficiency?
Mastering Cambridge C2: Your Path to Proficiency! My students - and strangers alike - often ask me how long it takes to reach C2...
Language Fairy
Aug 1, 20233 min read

How can dinosaurs help you pass your Cambridge exam?
The best-kept secret of Cambridge exams Dinosaurs were huge giant beasts having got extinct millions of years ago, but they still have an...
Language Fairy
Jan 10, 20232 min read

What is the difference between B2 and C1 language levels? How about C1 and C2?
Which level are you at? B2, C1 or C2? You kind of know what these levels mean but you are unsure how you would interpret them when you...
Language Fairy
Dec 5, 20224 min read

6 reasons why I recommend the Cambridge C1 Advanced language exam
Should you sit for Cambridge C1 to prove your advanced language skills? 1. Widely accepted language exam certificate both internationally...
Language Fairy
Nov 29, 20224 min read


Neked való az online nyelvtanulás?
Kinek való az online nyelvtanulás? Kézenfekvő válasz lenne azt mondani, hogy mindenkinek, hiszen a járvány idején szinte minden oktatást...
Language Fairy
Apr 27, 20202 min read


Melyik felsőfokú nyelvvizsgát válasszam?
Miért pont a Cambridge C1? Mit kell tudni a Cambridge C1 Advanced (korábban CAE) nyelvvizsgáról? Gyakran kérdezik tőlem a hallgatók,...
Beatrix
Feb 4, 20193 min read
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