C2 PROFICIENCY CAMBRIDGE SPEAKING TEST - FULL CLASS. CPE SPEAKING TEST + TIPS AND FEEDBACK

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In this special video, you have the opportunity to observe two C2 proficiency students practicing the CPE speaking test with tips and feedback from both the teacher (me!) and the students (Jessica from Italy and Leonardo from Mexico)
We practice all three parts of the speaking paper of the Cambridge C2 proficiency exam in order to help you develop a strategy, get used to the timing of each part and to understand how to interact with your partner in this tricky part of the CPE exam.
1:32 Part One
7:48 Part Two
21:11 Part Three
Thanks again to Jessica and Leonardo for agreeing to let me share their class with the millions in the KZbin universe!
Cheers 🕺
Ben
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[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

How do you feel about the speaking part of the exam? Confident? Confused? Terrified?

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Nice adjective! Not such a nice feeling 😁

[@helloenglish6414]

Confident

[@deliagi]

I feel like I use too basic vocabulary because it's very instinctive, so I feel childish.

[@lerg8557]

I am really terrified! I am having a university interview on Tuesday. Your videos are utterly for language skills! Thank you for the video

[@elsombra6507]

Am usually brilliant at talking to myself but ,when it comes down to have a natural conversation i get frozen. I think am at level B2 if that.

[@TheAnarchist99]

The italian lady has almost native like pronunciation and she's very charming. Both of them did great and are very articulate. Good video.

[@General_Boo]

Jessica has such a perfect English pronunciation that as an Italian myself she doesn't seem like she was born here. Props to her!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Yes, Jessica's pronunciation is excellent and her accent is practically native British English. However, it's ok to have a local accent from your country. As long as you're understandable, it shouldn't affect your mark.

[@Era5erhead]

Thanks for making and sharing this! Very useful and insightful. And special thanks to Jessica and Ben for agreeing to be a part of this. Good luck with your real exams!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Glad you found it useful!

[@hamidehadimoghadam4628]

An amazing video! Thx a million to Ben for sharing it.

[@kamilatribess4570]

Amazing!!!!!!!

[@silviafernandezguerra5199]

They sound very natural and have done great. Well done.

[@enriquecarreno2524]

What an outstanding performance! All of you are awesome! Thanks a lot!

[@tetiana7868]

Extremely useful video, thank you !

[@bolt8987]

Both are brilliant, thanks Ben, It's very useful

[@bartosz3926]

Thank you, especially for those insider tips that will be tremendously beneficial during the real exam.

[@anasierra850]

Thanks a bunch Ben, as always a fantastic video. Very useful, and allows you to learn a lot. I think it's a great idea to continue with this kind of videos!!!! I'll be waiting for them😉👏👏

[@xilianarodriguez7016]

They were great ! Jessica' s tips are very useful! Thanks

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

👍

[@tanya7160]

Thanks, Ben! It's sooo helpful, I really appreciate it. I'm looking forward to seeing other similar videos on your channel.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Thanks, Tanya. Yes, another similar video is coming very soon! 🕺

[@mariosucich7448]

Yes! More videos on oral exams will be appreciated!

[@antonioluisdiazlopez9033]

Very useful :) Thanks a million Ben, you are the best

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Glad you found it useful 🙂

[@camila_or]

Thank you guys so much! This video was very helpful!!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

👍

[@anacristinaferreira8088]

What a lesson! Fantastic as usual! Thanks a million for that, I'm watching and writing down the expressions. 💕

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Good idea! Jessica and Leo both used some useful vocabulary.

[@Crazydrummerist]

Amazing performance !!! Thanks Ben for the class and also Jessi and Leo they were incredible I hope to be as good as them :)

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Yes, they're very good. Excellent examples to follow!

[@GeorgeGiann]

This is so helpful! And such friendly and warm environment!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@micagarcia2642]

I found this extremely useful! Thank you!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Glad you found it useful 🙂

[@annaintennimeoTundra-nuke]

Very useful! Thanks ever so much

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Glad you found it useful 🙂

[@pedroscherschinski4117]

you are an amazing teacher and your students too. Thanks Ben and also Jessi and Leo.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Thank you 🙂

[@Milaan2503]

Great video 👍 Thank you for sharing 🤗

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

You're welcome... Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@sory1212]

That was great, very useful advices and you guys are amazing, I'm sure you'll pass with flying colours!

[@ddddddd110]

Pieces of advice ;)

[@lindanicola]

Great lesson, Ben.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Thanks, Linda! 🙂

[@amayagz1933]

Jessica's accent is so good that it looks as she was brought up by bilingual parents (maybe an English father and an Italian mother or vice-versa)? Anyway, many thanks for uploading such a helpful video. It's much appreciated.

[@juancarmona6937]

Hi Ben! Your videos are great and pretty helpful! When i watch them not only i learn, but i also feel entertained. Right now i am preparing for the C1 advanced. Regards from argentina!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Thanks, Juan! I really appreciate your comment. Good luck with your exam preparation!

[@IngleseconAnna]

This is great quality content. I would just advise confident speakers like Jessica to follow the prompts because this would help them not to speak too much, go off-topic or forget to wrap it up with a conclusion.

[@svetlanab3682]

Great! Thanks a lot to Ben, Jessica and Leo for this practice👍

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

🙂 You're welcome!

[@yaelreidel]

new sub here! you re really clear when you talk. thank you

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Great! Welcome 🙂

[@lorahristova3752]

Thank you for this and all other videos on You Tube. This one had been particularly useful for me. I learned a bunch of new expressions from Leo and I could use some tools for preparation - Jessica's self-recording activity is an enchanting idea. Great job to both Jessica and Leonardo.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

They're both great students

[@maryhappy33]

Hello Ben! I’m Brazilian and this type of videos, with foreigners is so useful since I struggle a lot with my pronunciation. I leave in Arizona and I don’t have much contact with people yet, but your lessons will amazingly help me from now on. I’m glad I’ve found you!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

I'm glad you found me, too! 🙂

[@ChristinaKostyrko]

Wanna more of this.

[@user-eb1jx7mg3e]

Yes, the issue of wasting time or to someone that is because of management badness wether someone is slow and fast

[@alvinlloydbriones5640]

I am preparing for aptist assessment and this has been helpful to me. Thank you!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Glad it was useful! 🙂

[@stephanegacoin8209]

Thank you so much Ben for sharing this video. In my opinion , both candidates are brilliant!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

I agree!

[@annahoj]

Thank you, Ben! And thanks, Jessica and Leo, for allowing to share this. It was quite enlightening. I have my exam in a few days and this is the part I'm most nervous about, especially the long turn, so it was great seeing some more examples of what it's like.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Glad you found it useful 🙂

[@clashron.777]

Did you pass?

[@annahoj]

Yes, with flying colours! Achieved Grade A, so I was very pleased with the results :)@@clashron.777

[@Mylca]

Thanks for making this video, it really is useful for people who are preparing for exams! 🙏🏻 Leonardo seems like a very nice and kind-hearted person overall, his performance was quite good as well! I feel like people often ignore his skill only because he has a bit of a thicker accent than Jessica, and they shouldn't!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

I agree

[@beebeeq1514]

Taking my C2 exams in December. Your videos are so helpful, thank you so much. 🙏

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Glad I can help!

[@montsebenito2962]

Really useful feeback! Happy to see that my 'invented' advice is used by lots of people. This cheers me up in my day-to-day work! Thank YOU!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

👍

[@a-51labsstudio90]

It reminds me of one brilliant mini-series "The Looming Tower." lol Seriously, it's 100% recomendable... the series I mean, not the CPE. This has been a great video. I know it's a year old but still 100% helpful. I'm focusing on the long turn right now, so I'll get back to it when I move on to the other speaking tasks. Thanks so much!

[@fabriciogarcia3196]

Without any further ado ladys and gentlemen the best teacher Ben .. lets get start😄😄

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

😃

[@deliagi]

For Italian people there is nothing as hard as the pronunciation of h at the beginning of words...we remember about it only when we are really relaxed :) We are used to cancel the h from our speaking since we are 5 years old...Difficult to do it during an exam, with some adrenaline going around the body

[@inkywisp]

I'm about to head off to my CPE speaking test and honestly watching this before going has made me feel less terrified about it. Great class!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

How did it go?

[@inkywisp]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. pretty smooth I think !!

[@kkksss1702]

Hello, Ben! I am a teacher myself and just perusing for TEFL course. I like your comments and I'm sure they are very helpful to all students who watch your videos. Greetings!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Thanks!

[@brendajimenezgonzalez6347]

I loved the two guys.. but Jessica accent is so beautiful

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

👍

[@miguelmelo8735]

I found This Channel excellent ..i AM going to sit for CAMBRIDGE exam next year ..probably..and This Channel has Lots of useful, handy tips and It helped me to Feel more confident.. when i watch The part 3 Felt butterflies in The stomach because i think about when my time comes ..because sometimes we are a little fearful about The topic ..to discuss

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Thanks for your comment!

[@brasnicar88]

Thank you very much! I was looking forward to such video! Some queries: In part 2, when asked to discuss all the photos and make a decision, since we have already discussed two of them, how we should deal with them quickly, without repeating ourselves? Also in part 4 I thought that we just answer on our own the questions.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

You shouldn't repeat yourself in part 2 because the second task will be quite different and you should have enough vocabulary to avoid repetition. There is no part 4. In part 3 there are effectively two parts... first, you must speak on your own about the subject on the card you're given (followed by extra questions for your partner and yourself) then, you must hold a conversation with your partner answering some extra questions that the examiner asks.

[@brasnicar88]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. OK thank you very much!

[@federicoburani9183]

Excellent video, I've come across it three years after I passed my CAE exam, three years too late. Priceless suggestions, clear explanations and deep reflections on the performances, it will undoubtedly be of great help to anyone who wants to sit such a difficult exam. Kudos Keep up the good work.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Thanks 👍

[@federicozunino1320]

Thanks a lot, been using all the resources you've shared to prepare the CPE, properly this time. On the remote chance that you read this, would you recommend that test-takers add a little "nice to meet you" to the presentation in part 1? I've never heard it done in any of the simulations I've seen so far, but it seems only natural in such a polite conversation.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Yes. It certainly wouldn't do any harm.

[@federicozunino1320]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. Thank you for the answer!

[@eleonoraserei4847]

I have a question for Jessica. She said that she studied set phrases. Where does she usually take useful phrase from?

[@carlosandresmoreno2837]

I've fallen in love to Jessica 😍

[@jazzme1386]

I think you have fallen in love WITH her!

[@MK-pg1bu]

Looking forward for a list of useful catchy vocab c2 for both writing and speaking alike ❤️

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

👍 Coming soon!

[@TastyEatz]

Great Job. Could you please suggest any resources for C2 vocabulary, dictionary marked with C2 etc.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

The Cambridge dictionary is pretty good dictionary.cambridge.org/

[@maximalismoflife5241]

Thanks. It was an amazing one. Keep going to make this kind of video

[@nicoletafilip8916]

I think that the most important thing in the Speaking Part would be the interaction between the participants, especially if they truly know each other. As you said, it does not really matter the final answer, but the process itself makes it so appealing and natural, fluent, until the clock is ticking, haah! I am a 17 years old student that is going to take the CAE exam next month, I am really doubtful whether I am going to pass it or not as I am not so much confident about my skills, especially when it comes to exams, they make me stressful and anxious, which is normal, of course, but still. Haha. Great job, I love your work.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Thanks, Tara. As you said, it's completely normal to feel anxious before and during an exam. In fact, it's useful because it helps you focus. The important thing is to be as prepared as possible and you'll be fine. 🙂

[@joaovitormelokremer7554]

Heeeey! How did u go with your CAE? Could u tell me and give me some advice?

[@nicoletafilip8916]

@@joaovitormelokremer7554 hello!! I got the B2 level, only 2 points in order to reach my C1 certificate, but it is what it is! For me it doesn't matter anymore that paper, but the beautiful memories that I have made, the work and the "sweat". I will remember with ALL my heart the process.

[@nicoletafilip8916]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. I did soooo fine at the Speaking Part, omg! I got 205 points, the highest score comparative to the other parts! I am really proud of myself, even though I got the B2 certificate(only 2 points to get the C1, haha!)

[@alexisnavia7696]

@@nicoletafilip8916 try again you ll get it for sure!!! Never giveup, it took me three attemps and finally got it. Now im preparing my c2! Les get ittt, make that sweat be worth!

[@nayseability]

Hello, thank you for sharing. Thanks to Jessica and Leo. May I just make a suggestion for the mini presentation part. There are three bullet points that the speakers are expected to answer. Why not just going through the bullet points one by one and ticking them off in your mind. For instance: What practical skills are required: cooking, cleaning, doing litte DIY work at home, repaing small devices at home. People who need practical skills: technician, plumbers, electricians, in general people doing physical work. Disavantage of lacking practical skills: you depend on others to help you, you come across as clumsy and awkward, you need more time to "survive" in daily life because house chores require practical skills. One more thing, if I may. Why not recording the candidates and make them listen to some of their mistakes. Both candidates are very strong speakers but there are some mistakes that could be avoided just by listening to them. Again, this helped me a lot. Ben, do you offer live courses that people can book?

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

I think the bullet should be ignored until they're needed. They can cause the candidate to lose their train of thought.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Next live courses start in March/April

[@3hsan]

Hello! Lovely video again! I had a question regarding the exam. Are you allowed to take coloured pencils, or coloured markers with you on the exam? Because I can’t find that information anywhere.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/what-to-expect-on-exam-day/paper-based/

[@elizabethgrinningson7730]

Nice video! The glitches spoil it a little bit

[@jeevankumar9517]

How can i join to your C1 cambridge exam tutoring classes

[@Marialiayclaudio]

I'd like to make a question about this part of the speaking part. Shouldn't it be more formal the speech? I mean, Shouldn't it be like an essay but spoken ? Thanks in advance

[@Marialiayclaudio]

I mean, the last part, the long turn

[@Xaliq_dgdhjdbdgd]

I am pre intermediate can I get your lessons?

[@luciaamanda7870]

🎉🎉🎉I too the CPE exam and made it thanks to Mr Clark who helped me with tutoring after studying with him for two weeks. He provided me with tips and questions which greatly helped me.I want to recommend you all to him he has the key to success in his hands.After writing for 4 times I made it thanks to him.

[@qweoiwjewiodc1954]

well i think i have a c2 level because i could understand completely everyything here

[@freethinker8686]

Very useful video! One question: if you are asked to discuss a really challenging, specific topic , can you honestly admit that you’re not that cultured on the subject and that you’ll give it your best shot, as long as you do it in advanced English? From what I gathered, the ability to utilize your linguistic tools should be evaluated and not the knowledge of technical details, right?

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Yes, spot on! The examiners are not judging your knowledge on the topic and I think and honest response would be appreciated.

[@freethinker8686]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. I'm so relieved ! Thx!

[@freethinker8686]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. I would really like to book a lesson with you. How can I have more info ? Should I send an email to the address indicated on your channel?

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Yes, send me an email

[@khristinahubiak9697]

👍👍👍

[@user-ho9lc2qw3l]

How do they manage to be so confident? I am always nervous when I answer these questions

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Lots of practice! 🙂

[@mariaradulovic3203]

I am not good at conversation simply because I am an introvent, anxious introvert. So, I am expecting it will be the hardest part for me. I don't know.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Yes. It's more difficult for introverts, unfortunately.

[@Ali-ld6lv]

I’m sorry if this is an inappropriate question, but how old are they? I’m a little worried that I’ll look too old to sit for the exam (I’m 35 and preparing for it). I know it’s ridiculous but I’ve seen so many 18 year-olds sitting for the exam in the videos uploaded by Cambridge, that I’ve grown a little too self conscious about my own age. Hopefully my question won’t come off as rude, not my intention at all xx

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Students of all ages take the C2 Proficiency exam. In fact, age is irrelevant. You shouldn't worry about that.

[@joaovitormelokremer7554]

Hii! How are u going with the study? Still getting prepare? I'm starting now

[@elviraaguirre397]

I'm in my 40s and I want to take it.

[@MK-pg1bu]

What band would they score?

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

I'm not a trained examiner so I can't give a score. But, I'm sure they would both easily pass.

[@Atonix99]

The Italian lady sounds like the British listening people lol

[@alexanderwilde8259]

I think Jessica had some notes. She Always looked down. 😂😂

[@Emanuel7793]

I still haven't finished watching the video, have they passed? Were they going to sit the exam some time after this video was made? Let us know when that happens :)

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

They haven't taken their exams yet. I'll let you how they do... if they agree, of course!

[@fabriciogarcia3196]

I think they should read more about those subject . In my humble opinion i think for reaching the C2 level the fundamental skill should be reading ,you won't make it, if you don't do something about that .as a teacher sometimes my dear Ben you have tell which mistakes they did .maybe in the level b1or b2 can be acceptable . But in proficiency level being redundant was be fatal error while they did .they said incoherences . In other hand You provided us essencial material for enhencing our english. thanks for all hopefully the students on the video can get the c2 certificated .

[@LauraCatherineHerreraGonzalez]

If the time is limited. It would be a little nice of her to give him more time, she spoke more than him but not because of him, he tried to talk and she interrupted him. We should think about others when examining.

[@user-nj4ip7th5w]

what happens if u accidentally cuss during ur speaking test?? cuz oh lord i now im probably gonna say some stuff i should not be saying 😭

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Just try to control yourself! 😉

[@michelhernandez1076]

Did anyone noticed that Jessica is the twin of Katie Holmes?

[@nashsmith4796]

Interesting to see that Leo is teaching B2 students and says "I started to study English since I was 13" among other things.

[@Gulia__mmm]

being recorded and apparently, watched by a bunch of people, it migt be really stressful, even teachers make mistakes00

[@nashsmith4796]

@@Gulia__mmm I couldn't care less about your unprofessional opinion. Being Russian your opinion means nothing. Keep collecting toys

[@Gulia__mmm]

@@nashsmith4796 you are judgemental, xenophobic, most likely racist and overall, obnoxious. Wow, such a nice bunch of impressive vocab, thanks a mill for the context🤣