How hard is it to pass the CAE exam?
This exam is the second on the language proficiency scale, after the C2 Proficiency (CPE), so you’ll need to be very confident in your abilities and knowledge when you take it. This test is one of the most requested and is highly demanding, but you don’t have to worry.
How do you speak CAE Part 2?
In part two of the Cambridge English: Advanced Speaking test, you are given a piece of paper with 3 photos on. The photos are almost always about people. You have to talk about 2 of the pictures, on your own, for a minute. Then the examiner will ask the other candidate a question about your pictures.
How long is the CAE speaking exam?
15 minutes
CAE Speaking Test Duration: 15 minutes (23 minutes for groups of three at centres where there’s an odd number of candidates). Participants: Candidates interviewed in pairs or threes. Two examiners: one examiner asks the questions, the other acts as assessor and doesn’t speak during the interview.
Is CAE harder than ielts?
A pass grade in CAE would be the equivalent of about 7.0 in IELTS. IELTS isn’t easier – just different. Getting into a British university with an IELTS or CAE certificate is going to need the same high level of English. CAE is less academic than IELTS – the topics are broader, the writing tasks more varied.
What if I fail CAE?
Even if you fail to successfully complete C1 Advanced (CAE), you can still get a B2 level certificate that corresponds to the B2 First (FCE) exam. “Certificate of Professional English Language” is an exam for those who speak English at a very high level.
How long does Part 1 of the CAE Speaking paper last?
This first section of the CAE Speaking exam lasts about three minutes (five minutes for groups of three) and gives the examiner the chance to find out a little about you and your partner through some ‘getting-to-know-you’ questions.