Official preparation guides for Cambridge English
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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). It proves you can...
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 level C1 — full...
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. It is the first...
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Use of English in C1 Advanced: the 3 parts, the patterns and the techniques
At C1, Use of English is 28 of the 78 marks in the Reading and Use of English...
CEFR levels and English exam equivalences: the complete table
A Cambridge B2, an IELTS 5.5 and a 4.0 on the new TOEFL scale describe the same level...
B2 First Use of English: The Mistakes That Cost You Marks
Use of English mistakes cost B2 First candidates more marks than anything else in the exam, and almost...
B2 First Speaking 2026: The 4 Parts & What Examiners Want
B2 First Speaking assesses your general command of spoken English: expressing yourself clearly, interacting effectively with a partner...
B2 First Writing: The Complete 2026 Guide
B2 First Writing is the paper where preparation pays off most: the formats are fixed, the assessment criteria...
Cambridge Computer or Paper? How to Choose in 2026
The Cambridge exam on computer or on paper is exactly the same exam: same content, same structure and...
Linking Words in English: Complete Guide with B2/C1/C2 Examples
Linking words in English (connectors) are words or phrases that join ideas so your writing and speaking flow...
CEFR english levels (A1-C2) in 2026: the complete guide
English levels according to the CEFR (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) are the international standard for describing...
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