How to know if you are ready for CPE? | Advice for Cambridge Proficiency Exam C2

[@GryffindorsMcTwisp]

I was scrolling down on KZbin when I came across your video. I am preparing for CPE Test and I find it hard to keep going because of all the things I have to do for school sometimes, but you have made my day! Your words are stimulating and full of energy -it looks like you truly care about your students! Greetings from Mexico

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

Oh wow! Thanks for such lovely feedback!! The very best of luck with your exam and I hope other videos on this channel can help you to prepare well for it!

[@yellowsunset9900]

I am currently preparing for CPE at the age of 13. Your video really helped me boost my confidence and I also wanted to thank you for taking the time and effort to film this amazingly helpful video, I'm sure it'll help many people in need of it

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

I'm so impressed that you are preparing for such a demanding exam at your age! The very best of luck and if you need any help just let me know! xx

[@justincase3848]

Thanks so much for your invaluable advice! I've passed my CAE with A, and now I'm considering taking CPE. The information you've shared is immensely helpful. Have a great day!

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

I really appreciate the lovely feedback! I hope you push on and take the CPE! Best of luck with your studies :)

[@DanielOliveira-lk3tg]

You gave me a straightforward guidance towards an honest preparation for CPE, thanks!

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

Glad you found the video to be of use!

[@rosarioquintana9208]

This is so true! I’ve already taken the exam and opposite the building we where in, there was a block of flats being built. Can you imagine all the noise of the drilling?! I couldn’t concentrate at all, especially in the reading and listening. What a nightmare! Funnily enough, there’s some sort of construction work near where I live now and even though it’s annoying, now I can see it as an opportunity to practise even harder. Your video is such an inspiration! Thanks a lot!

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

Ohhhh I can't imagine the stress you must have felt in that moment, it's awful!! Thanks for your lovely feedback and glad you found the video helpful! :D

[@yanauginova5880]

Thank you so much for the recommendation to prepare for the test exactly at the time of the day when the real exam is schedulled.

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

You're very welcome!

[@englishwithsteve6464]

This video is amazing, you're such a genius, I wonder why not a lot of people have seen it and liked it!. But myself I watched it from start to finish all ears ❤ and I think it's a masterpiece 🎉

[@englishwithsteve6464]

Oh almost forgot! Greetings from Algeria

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

Thanks for such a lovely comment, I really appreciate it!! Greetings from wet and windy Scotland!!

[@martaherraez5290]

Like your entire youtube channel, this video is very interesting and constructive for the exam. What an entertaining, simple and good way to learn English!

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

Thanks for such lovely feedback!

[@thilinimjayasekara7678]

Thanks heaps for sharing these information 🥰

[@pedrogonzalez466]

Worthwhile video, as usual. Carry on , i'll be waiting the next one.

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

Thanks Pedrooooo

[@magerolin3293]

Good tips and very valuable extra content 🙌🏾 Already saved this video in my bookmarks to check it out often 😁

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

Thanks Mage! :)

[@hannadabdellah4375]

Thank you so much,you are a live saver 🙏🏻

[@bolt8987]

Love your accent, thanks a lot.

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

Thanks!! :)

[@MN-kh9su]

Thanks Lorain

[@assismari]

Great tips! Thank you!!!

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

You're very welcome!

[@merilopezcampo-diaz3610]

OMG... already thinking about it!!!! Such a great video Sonner or later we're gonna get there🙃

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

You certainly will!! :D

[@innabulatova4138]

Great advice! Thank you!

[@amayagz1933]

A very helpful video. Thanks! By the way, she says 50 exam papers, doesn't she?

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

Hi Amaia! Glad you liked the video. Yes 50 haha

[@amayagz1933]

@@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH I really appreciate you mentioning something concrete. I have always wondered how many hours or how many exam papers does it take to pass this exam. I've got a slight idea now. Many thanks!

[@Lorenzo-ok1vo]

Thanks a lot for this most valuable video! Antonella. 😊

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

Glad you found it helpful! :)

[@thibautbenoist3074]

Taking on the exam march 6th! Let's get it!!! :)

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

Best of luck!! :D

[@mariekomrzyova5881]

Hello! I have found your account recently and I enjoy your videos a lot. :D Would you be so kind and please help me? I am 16 years old and I am interested in attempting either CAE or CPE Cambridge exam next year however I am not quiet sure, if I am ready for it. I live in Czech republic and I talk with my Czech friends in informal English for fun all the time but in my vicinity there are no native speakers and I will not be able to stay in any English speaking countries until the exam comes. I would like to attend the exam preparation course next autumn because of that but I don't feel like my effort is good enough. Would you, please, have any ideas for me how could I improve my language to the point I'd be confident enough to try it?

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

Hi Marie! Many thanks for your lovely comment :) Please send me a message on Instagram and I would be more than happy to point you in the right direction! x

[@holasoymale]

Sure everyone loves you and you are very happy, very pretty and I love you

[@justaguyfromreddit]

omg i have the exam on may 22! whish luck!

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

All the best!! You can do it :D

[@rouaahmad7272]

Please what are the sections of cpe and the full name of this certificate?

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

Hi Roua! The exam is the Certificate of Proficiency in English by Cambridge. It's a 4 part exam- Speaking, Reading and Use of English (which please note are marked separately even though you take that part together!), Writing and Listening. For more information click the link below :) www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/proficiency/exam-format/

[@KingaFairy]

This is lit. Thank you.

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

Thanks so much!!

[@rouaahmad7272]

Thank you very much and what is the number of hours of cpe preparing course?

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

It all depends on the student. Many of my students live in the UK, work in jobs where they speak English 8hrs per day and many have native English speaking partners so that would be a totally different case to someone who doesn't live/work in an English speaking environment. I would roughly say it takes a year of preparation from C1. Hope that helps!!

[@TheLittlechicthings]

Where can I download the marking scheme and how do I know I am doing a good writing?? Thanks!!

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

Download the marking scheme from the Cambridge website. In terms of the writing, I would always recommend that you get a tutor to correct it for you!

[@gilbertocarnieli1131]

You are amazing

[@juanpineda769]

This might be a bit off-topic, but would you mind telling me the name of the song playing during the first 40 seconds? Thanks a lot!

[@saraabdaleem]

Could you take the cpe exam from any part of the world

[@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH]

Yes- there are testing centres worldwide :)

[@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.

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Nice work on passing!

[@adrifernandeznarvaez8443]

Cooool! But I'm not ready at all hahahaha

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It's not too far away!! :D

[@adrifernandeznarvaez8443]

@@SIMPLYENGLISHEDINBURGH always positive, I miss 'Simply' family :)

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@@adrifernandeznarvaez8443 Hope to see you soon! x