CAE&СPE Exam Preparation Crash course
It is a guidance course on self-preparation for CAE and CPE exams.
You will learn how to set and prioritize your goals and which course books for exam
preparation to choose. The core of the course is invaluable input sessions by
renowned ELT experts that will guide you through all exam papers.
You can buy 75-day access to the whole course or pick the topics you are most interested in and buy 2-month access only to them.
CAE&СPE Exam Preparation Crash course
It is a guidance course on self-preparation for CAE and CPE exams.
You will learn how to set and prioritize your goals and which course books for exam
preparation to choose. The core of the course is invaluable input sessions by
renowned ELT experts that will guide you through all exam papers.
You can buy 75-day access to the whole course or pick the topics you are most interested in and buy 2-month access only to them.
You need the course if:
You are self-preparing for CAE/CPE exams
You need to boost your knowledge with professional advice
You teach exam preparation courses
You constantly work on your CPD
You are keen on maintaining your high level of English
By the end of the course you will
- have set realistic exam goals;
- have learnt clear exam preparation strategies;
- got insight into each exam paper;
- be aware of the tips for excellence in each skill;
- be ready to pass CAE or CPE exams with flying colours.
Watch the introductory video by Natalia Ladygina
Have a look at the underlying principles behind the Exams Track design and learn to plan your weekly steps towards the goals
The content of the course
You can buy the whole course for 8000 rubles and get access for 75 days,
or any topic separately for 1400 rubles for 60 days.
Books reviews
for CAE and CPE
by Oksana Blyashevskaya
In this section you can watch reviews of some published exam prep materials kindly prepared for us by one of the invited experts (CPE A holder) Oksana Blyashevskaya.
Listening
for CAE and CPE
by Zhenya Bakin
This webinar focuses on various aspects of listening as a skill. We’ll talk about how the brain processes information and what we (learners and teachers) can do to help it in this intellectual endeavor. At some point participants should expect input connected to exam preparation (CAE, CPE) which will be followed by strategic planning.
Speaking
for CAE and CPE
by Natalia Ladygina
Speaking seems to be the least vague part of Cambridge exams, especially for expert users of English like us teachers. However, just like in any other CAE and CPE exam paper, there are nuances to learn about, hoops to jump through, assessment criteria to clarify and myths to debunk.
Writing for CAE and CPE – general introduction
by Alexander Grigoriev
In this seminar, we’ll go back to the basics of writing: rhetoric. We will explore the concept of (an) argument, study its three components (logos, ethos, pathos), and see how arguments are used to inform, persuade, and fulfil other rhetorical purposes of different genres. We will build a solid foundation that will allow us to enhance our writing regardless of the test we are taking.
Writing for CAE and CPE:
part 1
by Anna Pechorina
In this section you can watch reviews of some published exam prep materials kindly prepared for us by one of the invited experts (CPE A holder) Oksana Blyashevskaya.
Use of English
for CAE and CPE
by Anna Bezrukova
This webinar focuses on various aspects of listening as a skill. We’ll talk about how the brain processes information and what we (learners and teachers) can do to help it in this intellectual endeavor. At some point participants should expect input connected to exam preparation (CAE, CPE) which will be followed by strategic planning.
Reading
for CAE and CPE
by Oksana Blyashevskaya
This webinar will look at the Reading papers from C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency. We will analyze all types of tasks and questions as well as the most effective strategies that will help you to manage your time efficiently and learn to avoid potential pitfalls. We will also look at the subskills being tested in each task and how those could be of use to you while preparing for the other parts of the exams. Finally, participants will be offered some suggestions how to prepare autonomously.
Writing for CAE and CPE:
part 2
by Alexander Grigoriev
The focus of the webinar will be more on the language - a mysterious criterion that puzzles a lot of exam takers.
And here's what our participants say about the course
Course speakers
Natalia Ladygina
An English teacher, teacher trainer, CELTA tutor, Oral Examiner.
Oksana Blyashevskaya
A qualified EFL teacher with 9 years of experience. She holds CPE and CELTA certificates. She has been specializing in exam preparation (Cambridge exams, IELTS, TOEFL, Russian State Exam) since 2013. Currently she is working at Language Link, Rostov-on-Don. She works with students of different ages. Her interests include materials design and assessment.
Zhenya Bakin
A language teacher and CELTA trainer from Moscow, MA in Education from University of Chichester. As a Fulbright scholar he has lived in the USA where he taught Russian at college level. Zhenya has also studied in University of Oslo, Norway. Zhenya holds Cambridge DELTA with specialism in EAP. He has experience in teaching both in the private sector and in public schools.
Anna Pechorina
A freelance teacher of English and a teacher trainer with over 19 years of experience. She holds Delta M3 (Merit), CPE (A), CAE (A), CELTA, IH CYLT and SIT TESOL. Apart from teaching general, business, legal and financial English in different contexts, Anna has worked as a Cambridge Presenter for The British Council, a Director of Studies and a School Director for International House Donetsk. She also has extensive experience of preparing students for a full range of international examinations such as IELTS, CPE, CAE, FCE, BEC, ILEC, ICFE, SAT, GMAT and GRE. Currently she runs short-term courses for developing separate skills for C1 and C2. Her C2 Reading Course is the most popular one which has been highly recommended by those who have done it.
Alexander Grigoriev
(DELTA, MA in Linguistics) has taught English for more than 10 years, focusing primarily on English for academic purposes, verbal reasoning, and preparation for standardized admission tests. He has conducted a few workshops on exam preparation, and his professional interests include developing reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Alexander is a Vice Principal for Strategy and Development in "Новая школа".
Anna Bezrukova
A freelance CELTA qualified teacher with over 13 years of ELT experience. She holds CAE, CPE and MA in Language Teaching and Translation from Donetsk National University.She was also a member of the British Council, Donetsk. Her current interests lie in preparing for English proficiency exams, such as First, Advanced and Proficiency.