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The Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) is the final and most advanced level of the Cambridge ESOL Main Suite of examinations. At this Mastery (C2) Level, learners have progressed to a level of fluency in English which is on a par with that of an educated native speaker. They are able to function effectively in almost any situation in an English-speaking environment.
CPE is accepted by most universities and colleges in Britain and other countries throughout the world as proof of the learners’ ability to follow courses of higher education or post-graduate study taught in the English language. It is also officially recognised by professional bodies in commerce and industry all over the world as an indication of a very advanced standard of linguistic competence.
The CPE course covers all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing in an international, communicative context. At the end of this course, learners can expect to be able to:
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use the language in a wide range of culturally appropriate ways
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improve their use of the language by extending their vocabulary and by refining their usage and command of style and register rather than by learning about new areas of grammar
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advise on or talk about complex or sensitive issues, understanding colloquial references, cultural allusions and dealing confidently with hostile questions
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understand documents, correspondence and reports, including the finer points of complex texts
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write correspondence on any subject and full notes of meetings or seminars, with good expression and accuracy
The Cambridge English For Life Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) course is designed to provide the most effective preparation for the CPE examination by:
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teaching learners the language, skills and techniques they need for exam success
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building learners’ confidence by explaining what they have to do, showing them how to do it and providing plenty of practice at regular intervals throughout the course
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making the preparation fun with thought-provoking texts and motivating practice activities
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providing thorough training and guidance on how to deal with the new question types
Learners are advised to first take a placement test to determine which course is appropriate to their level of English language proficiency. The one-hour test can be arranged to be taken at any CEFL Centre. At the end of the course, they can opt to sit for the appropriate level exam from Cambridge ESOL Examinations.
Click here to find your nearest CEFL Centre for full information on course fees, duration, schedule and other details.
Click here for further information on the CPE exam components, eligibility, schedule, fees, registration and results.
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