Thinking about the Cambridge C1 Advanced exam?
Check if you are actually ready before you commit to a preparation course
This 7-Day strategy course will help you!
Welcome to this introductory course!
How this course will help you
Why take the C1 exam?
Overview of the C1 Advanced exam
How the C1 Advanced exam is scored
Reading and Use of English + Mini-test
Listening + Mini-test
Speaking + Mini-test
Writing + Mini-test
Check your current level
Set clear goals and a realistic timeline
Focus on all four skills with balance
What grammar and vocabulary do you need?

Hello! I am Julia, an English teacher and exam coach based in the UK. I specialise in helping adult learners prepare for the Cambridge C1 Advanced exam and feel confident using English in real life.
Over the last 18 years, I have supported learners from across the world to reach C1 level, pass the exam and use English for work, study and travel.
This mini course brings together the first steps I always share with my new C1 Advanced students. It is the starting point I wish every learner had before they dive into full exam preparation.
By the end of this mini course, you will
understand the format of all four C1 Advanced papers
know how the exam is scored and what result to aim for
Know how many months of preparation you need
See more clearly which skills are already strong and which need work
Have chosen a realistic preparation timeframe for your situation
Have started a simple weekly study plan you can actually follow
Have tried practice tasks and a full exam