Take every essay assignment as a golden opportunity to start training for exam day

I have hardly seen any students rejoice at the idea of writing an essay task for homework but here is the key to achieving that level of confidence you are aiming at. If you are consistent in dedicating time to writing periodically before exam day, you will get there with, admittedly, considerable effort, but also with the guarantee that the essay will not be a problem for you. Continue reading “Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) Essay (Mini-series Part 3) – Final tips” →

This is the second part of a CAE Essay writing mini-series of blog posts. Click here for part 1. 

Let’s begin by taking a step into the future. To make sure your essay is up to the mark, you should be able to answer with a “yes” to the following questions once you have finished your writing:

1. CONTENT:  Did I cover all the points?
2. COMMUNICATIVE ACHIEVEMENT: Did I use the right register and develop the points effectively?
3. ORGANISATION: Are my ideas organised into a suitable layout?
4. LANGUAGE: Did I make use of advanced grammar structures and appropriate connectors?

Continue reading “Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) Essay (Mini-series Part 2) – Writing Stage” →

There is no choice here. If you take the CAE -C1 Advanced, the essay is mandatory. 

It is, therefore, crucial to be prepared and well-informed about what is expected of you. Daunting as it may seem at first, breaking it down into smaller tasks will help you get the hang of it. Let’s give some thought to what to do before you start writing. This simple action will guide you through and help you elaborate a successful piece of writing. 

Continue reading “Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) Essay (Mini-series Part 1) – Getting started” →