Author

Claire Farrell

Academic Coordinator at Preptiviti · Cambridge English Examiner (Speaking & Writing)

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About Claire Farrell

Claire Farrell is Academic Coordinator at Preptiviti and a certified Cambridge English Examiner in Speaking and Writing. Her work combines pedagogical content development, supervision of official Cambridge exams, and direct candidate assessment. With daily experience marking Writing and Speaking at B2 First and C1 Advanced levels, she brings real certified-Examiner perspective to Preptiviti's content.

Areas of expertise

B2 First (FCE) C1 Advanced (CAE) Cambridge English exam preparation Writing assessment Speaking assessment Exam supervision Content development

Guides written by Claire Farrell

B2 First (FCE)

B2 First (FCE) in 2026: structure, cost and how to pass

The B2 First (formerly First Certificate or FCE) is the Cambridge English qualification certifying CEFR level B2 (upper-intermediate)....

14 min

B1 Preliminary (PET)

B1 Preliminary (PET) in 2026: structure, cost and how to prepare

The B1 Preliminary (formerly PET) is the Cambridge English qualification certifying CEFR level B1 — solid lower-intermediate proficiency....

15 min

C1 Advanced (CAE)

C1 Advanced (CAE) in 2026: structure, cost and how to prepare

The C1 Advanced (formerly the Certificate in Advanced English, or CAE) is the Cambridge English qualification certifying CEFR...

15 min

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