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WRITING C2: THE ULTIMATE CPE WRITING GUIDE FOR C2 CAMBRIDGEThis C2 writing guide covers the writing tasks that appear in the Cambridge test called C2 Proficiency (CPE). These tasks are:- Essays- Informal Letters- Formal Letters- Reviews- Reports- ArticlesThis book provides 3 sample C2 Proficiency Writing tasks and answers for each type of writing, plus more than 500 useful expressions that candidates can use in their writings for C2 Cambridge.WRITING C2: TASK DESCRIPTIONBesides the sample tasks and expressions, this guide also contains:- Description of C2 Writing Part 1 and Part 2- Full description of every C2 writing task type- Guidance on developing an appropriate writing strategy- Explanation of how writing is assessed and a sample mark sheet which can be photocopied and used to assess students' performance or as a self-assessment tool.WHO'S THIS C2 WRITING GUIDE FOR?In general, this writing guide is aimed at:- Students of English as a foreign language looking to improve their writing skills for C2. - EFL Teachers looking for C2 writing support materials.CONTENTS OF THIS WRITING CPE BOOK- 90+ pages of exclusive and original writing content- Step-by-step writing strategy to produce any type of writing task easily- 3 examples of every task type (essays, formal letters, informal letters, reviews, reports & articles)- 500+ useful phrases ready to use in your writings- Description of the C2 Writing paper and every type of task- Extras and freebies to maximise your writing practice- Sample mark sheet and assessment criteria for C2 Proficiency WritingC2 PROFICIENCY WRITING: PARTS 1 & 2In the two parts of the C2 Proficiency Writing paper, candidates have to show that they can write different types of texts in English. There are two parts, and they have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete both parts.CPE Writing Part 1In C2 Proficiency Writing Part 1, candidates are required to write a discursive essay. They are presented with two input texts that present contrasting or complementary views on a specific topic. The task requires candidates to carefully read and identify the key points in each text and to write an essay that integrates a summary of the points, an evaluation of the arguments involved, and their own ideas on the topic.CPE Writing Part 2Candidates have to write a text from a choice of text types: formal letter, informal letter, report, article or review. To guide them, they are given some information about the context, the topic, the purpose and the target reader.THE WRITING PROCESS FOR C2 PROFICIENCY TASKSThanks to this writing guide, you can now develop your own foolproof writing method. This guide provides you with a step-by-step writing process which you can apply to every C2 writing task you do, from the brainstorming stage to editing and reviewing your final draft.ABOUT THE AUTHORLuis Porras Wadley is the owner and director of KSE Academy®. He is also the author of other preparation books, including Use of English B2, Use of English C1 and Speaking CPE.

WRITING B1: THE ULTIMATE PET WRITING GUIDE FOR B1 CAMBRIDGEThis B1 writing guide covers the writing tasks that appear in the Cambridge test called B1 Preliminary (PET). These tasks are:- Emails- Articles- StoriesThis book provides 6 sample B1 Preliminary Writing tasks and answers for each type of writing, plus more than 300 useful expressions that candidates can use in their writings for B1 Cambridge. Ideally, students should use these samples as models for their own writing tasks, making use of the helpful phrases provided at the end of each section.CONTENTS OF THIS WRITING PET BOOK- 90+ pages of exclusive and original writing content- Step-by-step writing strategy to produce any type of writing task easily- 6 examples of every task type (emails, articles and stories)- 300+ useful phrases ready to use in your writings- Description of the B1 Writing paper and every type of task- List and explanation of connectors for B1 writing- Extras and freebies to maximise your writing practice- Sample mark sheet and assessment criteria for B1 Preliminary WritingWRITING B1: TASK DESCRIPTIONBesides the sample tasks and expressions, this guide also contains:- Description of B1 Writing Part 1 and Part 2- Full description of every B1 writing task type- Guidance on developing an appropriate writing strategy for each type of task- Explanation of how writing is assessed and a sample mark sheet.WHO'S THIS B1 WRITING GUIDE FOR?In general, this writing guide is aimed at:- Students of English as a foreign language looking to improve their writing abilities in preparation for the B1 Preliminary certificate (formerly known as PET or Preliminary English Test)- EFL Teachers looking for B1 writing support materials to use with their own students.B1 PRELIMINARY WRITING: PARTS 1 & 2In the two parts of the B1 Preliminary Writing paper, candidates have to show that they can write different types of texts in English. There are two parts, and they have 45 minutes to complete both parts.PET Writing Part 1Candidates are provided with a message they have received by email. The text is annotated with a set of prompts presented as notes. Candidates have to read and interpret the email and respond to it accordingly. In their answer, they must include the four content points in a response of around 100 words. PET Writing Part 2Candidates have to write a text from a choice of two text types: article or story. These different types of tasks are designed to provide situations and contexts in which candidates can put together and develop their ideas on a subject, with a specific purpose for writing, target reader and context in mind.THE WRITING PROCESS FOR B1 PRELIMINARY TASKSThanks to this writing guide, you can now develop your own foolproof writing method. This guide provides you with a step-by-step writing process which you can apply to every B1 writing task you do, from the brainstorming stage to editing and reviewing your final draft.Get your copy now and nail your PET Writing test!

CAE Speaking test part 3This book contains 10 complete practice tests for the Cambridge English C1 Advanced Speaking, previously known as the Advanced Certificate in English (CAE).These sample tests have been written to closely replicate the Cambridge CAE Speaking exam experience and so each test follows the same structure and wording as official C1 Advanced Speaking papers.Because of this, candidates will become familiar with the topics, the structure, the timing and the level by the time they sit their C1 exam.Answers includedIn addition to 10 complete practice tests for C1 Advanced Speaking, this book also contains model answers with examiner comments and ready-to-use speaking mark sheets.Prepare and practice for the C1 examThis book also includes an in-depth description of the C1 Advanced Speaking paper, and so provides a large bank of high-quality practice material both for students and for teachers preparing students for the exam.About the authorLuis Porras Wadley is an English teacher, EFL blogger, freelance writer and translator, who has been director of KSE Academy in Granada since 2016.