Hello Nick! Thank you and welcome to my channeln I also have a YT channel where I'm teaching Spanish in case you are studying this language: Spanish Bits. :)
I'm an English teacher myself, and am preparing for the C2 exam at the moment. This is a big thanks for giving these tips in so much detail, providing an uncountable number of linkers as well. it was really helpful!!
English Bits I would like to ask you a personal question. You have been teaching English for 8 years. When did you take the C2 exam? Did you take the exam while you were teaching English or take before teaching English? I heard at C1 you can start to teach the Language. In Germany, for example you need to pass the C2 exam to reach at school or university. After passing the exam with flying colours, do you have the feeling you are still learning new words?
Yes, as I told you before I continue learning something new and it's cool because you never stop learning. I started teaching English in 2011 and I only had the FCE back then. In 2013 I took the CAE and passed it and did CELTA in 2014. In October 2017 I started my TH-cam channel. In June 2018 I passed the CPE. And in October 2018 I became self-employed. 😁
The sun rises and sets on you, you've just made my day, as my CPE is soon and I've been struggling with Writing the most, as the last time I wrote essays was back at school. It is beyond dispute how much your video is lucrative and helpful. Thousand thanks for all of your efforts. You are gorgeous!
I'd never seen such a complete video with all that support material available to download. Congrats for your magnificent work! I'll keep on watching your videos ✌️☺️
I am an English tutor/teacher in Poland and I've realized that it's about time to pass the exam myself! The video was very helpful, keep up the good work
Great video! I'm from the Canary Islands and it's good to see another another spaniard who have passed the CPE. I'm working on it for this winter. I've an English degree but I haven't used the language for the last 3 years, so I need to regain confidence. It'd be amazing if you keep making videos on CPE...there's no much good stuff. Suscribed!
Welcome to "English Bits", Javier!! Thanks for your kind words and good luck with the exam preparation! Don't forget to check out other videos we made on Proficiency! 😉
Thanks for this video! My English C2 exam is in December. What i find very useful as well is to create your own Vocabulary list on Cambridge dictionary. You just have to create an account, which is for free. They have pre made Vocabulary Lists as well for different levels and and topics.
There's no such word in English as 'needful'. 'Useful' possibly? Also, it would be more natural to say, ' look forward to watching your next video'. 'The latest' could be used in the context of something having been published. How can you teach the language?
Hola! Quisiera decir que encuentro mucho más útil tu video que el de Cambridge porque eso es muy académico, mientras que el tuyo representa de manera directa y simple, pero detallista al mismo tiempo, todo lo que hay que saber!! Creo que intentaré el examen C2 el próximo marzo! Ya tengo el C1; lo hice el pasado diciembre!! Pero no tenía una buena opinión sobre estas pruebas de certificación lingüística! Ahora, es todo lo contrario!! Quería escribir en espanol porque en abril haré de nuevo el C1 de espanol, después del Proficiency, y porque siempre he pensado que si conoces la lengua madre de una persona, aunque se pueda hablar en inglés, es mejor!! Pienso que es un placer para la persona con quien comunicas; sobretodo porque quizás........ No se lo espera 😁😊 muchas gracias, de nuevo!!
Muchas gracias por tu comentario tan bonito!! Me alegro de que te haya gustado y resultado útil mi vídeo. Esto es la mejor recompensa del trabajo. Cuál es tu lengua materna? Los exámenes de Cambridge tienen mucho prestigio. Espero que te unas a mi canal y saber pronto de ti! 🤪
@@englishbits mi lengua materna es el italiano! Pero llevo estudiando inglés, francés y espanol desde hace mucho anos! Soy yo que te agradezco a ti porque eres muy dulce y paciente!! Acabo de entrenarme por primera vez sobre el ensayo del C2 y he intentado poner en practica todos tus preciosos consejos!! Es normal que hay algunas (aunque pocas) repeticiones y, quizás, contrastes con lo que has escrito poco antes!! Es decir, practicando, puedes mejorar!! Además, soy licenciado en lengua y literatura inglesa y tengo el diploma de sommelier también (experto de vinos)!! 6 meses después el examen de sommelier, intenté el C1 de inglés y lo aprobé!! Pero no estaba muy convencido de la eficacia de esas pruebas!! Ahora, tras 10 meses, quisiera aprobar el C2 también! Y tu metodo ha representado un importante estímulo para mi!! Me voy a inscribir a tu canal en seguida!! Gracias!! Un abrazo 😊🤗😘
Wow! Eres todo un políglota!! Para mí los exámenes de Cambridge son los mejores! Disfruta de la preparación de CPE ya que se aprende mucho! Espero poder seguir ayudándote con mis vídeos!! 😁
I took the CPE in Sofia, Bulgaria a week ago. And I just want to point out that in my opinion, there is hardly any time for planning... I had to start writing in the answer sheet as soon as the timer started. So although the steps you are talking about are undoubtedly helpful, I would urge any prospective candidates to take them in their mind, rather than spending a lot of writing time on them.
@@englishbits Czech Republic and you? On a different note, I've been trying to find a book that specifically deals with CPE writing. I found one that had been published back in 2012, but I'm not sure about it considering that the exam was revised in 2013. Any tips on that?
Would be amazing but I'm not ready for that. Maybe one day. Now I'm very busy working and raising my children but I wish I could do it in a not very far future.
Hello! I have been following you for a while now, I love all your videos! You have helped me a great deal with improving my writing skills, thank you so much! I was wondering if you could lend a hand in further writing tips and various topics for the second part of the writing task. I am not very confident when it comes to articles and essays, I can use all the help I can get. Thank you for any help you can offer! Love, Andrea
Hello Andrea! Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I want to make a video on the essay for CAE soon. Anyway, I'll bear your suggestion in mind! 😁
Hey! Well, I really am preparing myself for the CPE exam. Could you pinpoint the speaking part, use of English, and listening, and with tips? It actually would be so nifty! Thanks!
Hello Katia! First of all kudos on your channel and the content you post. I've been teaching English as a second language for 20 years or so but never before have I felt the need for the C2 certificate. I've been studying for the exam which might take place in december and I'd like to ask you something specific about the essays. Can I use contractions when writing or does it depend on the type of writing required?
Two or three things ;-) 1. you have a nice sound of voice 2. you're fluent imo, but you should, if you care and want, work on your accent, however for me is absolutely fine :-D 3. do you translate in your head words from Spanish into English? I'm also a person who is not a English native. I would be grateful for your opinion about tranlating in head. Great channel! I subscribe :-P
@@englishbits Yes sure :-) You're absolutely fluent :-) Could you tell me how you stop tranlating in your head? I guess you were doing it, like many other people when you weren't fluent :-) Any tips?
I recommend watching and listening to everything in English: series, films, podcasts, etc. It'll help you use English structures and stop translating in your head. 😉
Hello, I would like to thank you for uploading videos on the C2 Proficiency exam as I personally find them quite helpful. My exam is due on the 13 of July and I've just started preparing myself for it and I'm feeling a bit insecure about it, as I thought it would be easier. I've bought the 'Objective Proficiency' book and I'm working on it everyday, but I'm searching on the internet for C2 exams so I can practise and I can't find much to work with. Do you have any C2 exam papers or do you know any website that does? Thank you!
Hello Shannon! Thanks for your comment! I'd recommend watching my other videos on Proficiency and especially the one with general tips on each part of the exam: th-cam.com/video/wzZSjQ84xFU/w-d-xo.html In the description box you can find the books with sample tests (points 6 & 7). Hope it helps :)
Thank you for all your tips! I am preparing for the CPE, but I am not sure wether is too risky to do it now in July, as I haven’t prepared it properly. How long did you take to prepare for the CPE? I haven’t paid the exam fee yet, as I think Ive been to adamant to go for this July. Ive got several of the books you have recommended. Could you (or anyone who has done the exam) give me some advice? Thank you!
Hello Mario! How long have you been preparing the exam? Have you done any sample tests? It's essential to do some before deciding if you're ready. It took me about two months of the intense study. I'd been working on the book before, though. It's better to prepare it well and feel confident. I also recommend watching other videos I made on Proficiency. Let me know if you have more questions. 😁
🎉🎉🎉I too the CPE exam and made it thanks to Mr Clark who helped me with tutoring after studying with him for two weeks. He provided me with tips and questions which greatly helped me.I want to recommend you all to him he has the key to success in his hands.After writing for 4 times I made it thanks to him.
Hey! I have a question and I couldn’t really find an answer to it. In part 2 of the Reading task you have 6 different choices. I noticed that most of the time 2 of these choices refer to books/stories like „girl with the Pearl earring, the Cryptographer, the go-between“ etc. First I thought that the task would require to invent a story, but after researching I realised that these are (obviously) real books and stories. But how can they expect the examinee to know them? Or is there more Information regarding these topics given in the exam? Or is there a literature list that Cambridge published? Thanks for your time!
Hi Katia, I was looking at the document called “ my essays” and the in the second to last sentence of the essay called “ behavioural changes in society” you wrote : “ highly likely to lead you to achieving your goals” I was wondering why is “ achieving instead of achieve”. Thanks for your help! I watch all your videos!
Great ! Very helpful . I'm from West Africa( Burkina Faso) and I'd lime to take part to the exam so how can I get the differents books for my preparation.
I love the message on your sweatshirt: Unicorns are real. I also believe they are real. By the way, is it a sweatshirt, or what would be the name of it in English?
I think it's the same. I took it two years ago. Anyway, download the sample exam and check that it's the same: www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/proficiency/preparation/
@@englishbits i need to get familiar with a lot of academic expressions and words, i m writing a research paper about speaking dynamics but my teacher wants me to use academic english
@@englishbits right ! Thx . Btw I've got a question . What if we have to write an essay but the texts are neither complimentary nor contrasting ? How could we beginning the essay
@@englishbits you make the best English videos...they feel very scientific, maybe because are too. I love your Spanish accent btw ,hope you make some videos for that too in the future
I would like to present a question for people among the viewers of this channel who use "Write&Improve" (the Cambridge website made to correct your texts as though as they were being corrected by an examiner). I have started today using that website in order to maximize the potential of my texts and my texts were graded as C1. Given the fact I'm attending the CPE Exam in 2 months, should I be worried?
Hi Ricardo, you don't have to worry if your other scores are on the higher end of the scale. Writing is only 20% of the points, if your text is a C1 level you'll still get 10 points or more on it. This specific part of the test shouldn't break you.
@@Sarah.lux. I've getting C1 and high C2 in my writings there, but then on a forum I got told that my writing was bad so I don't think if I can trust the site?
PD: At the end got the C1. Got 197 score out of 210 (200 is A grade) and got over 200 in most skills, but indeed writing was my worst performance (around 184 or so I think) but also the topic wasn't very good for me.
@@englishbits That's impossible since the max points is 210 (which I got in reading doing perfectly) and as you can see in the image below, 200 is in fact A grade: cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/665208004723081219/737644972265701487/IMG_20200728_141729.jpg Maybe ur talking about the previous system? About trying again Im not sure, I'd like to get the C2, so I might try directly for the proficiency exam, but Im not sure its worth it for me since I'm only trying to be a primary school teacher so maybe C2 is shooting too high? (It may help to distinguish more from other candidates though, maybe)
Do I compulsorily have to outline "The text talks about..." or "The first text..." "The second text..."? Because it makes the essay sound a bit less natural but still, I don't know if it's compulsory.
Hello! To tell the truth, I made this video two years ago and I don't really remember. In the description box you can download my sample essays and see if I wrote "the text mentions... ". 😅
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Inglés un diez...y encima hablas Español...estoy asombrado. Gracias por el material sumisnistradado, me será de gran utilidad. Yo tambien bilingue. :)
Hello Nick! Thank you and welcome to my channeln I also have a YT channel where I'm teaching Spanish in case you are studying this language: Spanish Bits. :)
I'm an English teacher myself, and am preparing for the C2 exam at the moment. This is a big thanks for giving these tips in so much detail, providing an uncountable number of linkers as well. it was really helpful!!
So glad that it can help people! Please subscribe to my channel! There's a weekly video 😁
English Bits I would like to ask you a personal question. You have been teaching English for 8 years. When did you take the C2 exam? Did you take the exam while you were teaching English or take before teaching English? I heard at C1 you can start to teach the Language. In Germany, for example you need to pass the C2 exam to reach at school or university. After passing the exam with flying colours, do you have the feeling you are still learning new words?
Yes, as I told you before I continue learning something new and it's cool because you never stop learning. I started teaching English in 2011 and I only had the FCE back then. In 2013 I took the CAE and passed it and did CELTA in 2014. In October 2017 I started my TH-cam channel. In June 2018 I passed the CPE. And in October 2018 I became self-employed. 😁
English Bits self-employee. I am so happy for you. Now, you don’t have a boss, but you need to pay your health insurance and taxes( on your own).
Everything has its advantages and disadvantages, but I'm happy being my own boss although there is no stability. 🤓
Girl this video is amazing! Thank you so much
Thank you for watching, Catarina! 😃
The sun rises and sets on you, you've just made my day, as my CPE is soon and I've been struggling with Writing the most, as the last time I wrote essays was back at school. It is beyond dispute how much your video is lucrative and helpful. Thousand thanks for all of your efforts. You are gorgeous!
Thank you so much, Arthur! Welcome to English Bits! I recommend checking out my CPE playlist. Let me know how your exam goes. Best of luck! 🍀
@@englishbits I passed my CPE with 211 overall score !!!!! Much thanks to you I nailed my writing !! Thanks for all of your vids!!!!
Wow!! Excellent result!! So happy to have been able to help!! Enjoy your summer holidays! 😁💦☀️
thank you so much, I really appreciate your videos
Thank you, Camila! ♥️
This video is just invaluable! Thank you so much honey!
Thank you, Fede! ♥️
I'd never seen such a complete video with all that support material available to download. Congrats for your magnificent work! I'll keep on watching your videos ✌️☺️
Thank you, Javier! Welcome to my channel! 😄
I am an English tutor/teacher in Poland and I've realized that it's about time to pass the exam myself! The video was very helpful, keep up the good work
Thanks!! Go for it! 💪 Please subscribe to my channel as I make lots of videos on C1/C2. 😉
Great video! I'm from the Canary Islands and it's good to see another another spaniard who have passed the CPE. I'm working on it for this winter. I've an English degree but I haven't used the language for the last 3 years, so I need to regain confidence. It'd be amazing if you keep making videos on CPE...there's no much good stuff. Suscribed!
Welcome to "English Bits", Javier!! Thanks for your kind words and good luck with the exam preparation! Don't forget to check out other videos we made on Proficiency! 😉
Thousands of thanks for the video! Very helpful
You are very welcome! Comments like yours give this channel meaning!! 😁
Thank you very muc, this video is very insightful and useful! You took great case in making it and planning it out.
Thank you so much, Filomena! 😁
Awesome. Thank you for your clear illustration.
Thanks for your comment!
Thanks for this video! My English C2 exam is in December. What i find very useful as well is to create your own Vocabulary list on Cambridge dictionary. You just have to create an account, which is for free. They have pre made Vocabulary Lists as well for different levels and and topics.
Hi! I use this dictionary a lot but I didn't know that you can create your vocab list there. I'll check it out! Thanks!!
@@englishbits You are welcome! Your videos are helping me out so much, it’s a pleasure help you with new suggestions!
Awesome! Needful topic, great structure, clear delivery. I've subscribed, and I'm looking forward to wacthing the latest!
Thanks a lot for your nice comment!! 😊
There's no such word in English as 'needful'. 'Useful' possibly? Also, it would be more natural to say, ' look forward to watching your next video'. 'The latest' could be used in the context of something having been published. How can you teach the language?
The word exists. Check it out in a dictionary. I've been teaching English for the last 8 years and very successfully. Nothing else to say.
English Bits Just 45 minutes ?? Lol we have to practice it. I need more time to write a good essay.
Creating under pressure! It is what it is! 💪
Hola! Quisiera decir que encuentro mucho más útil tu video que el de Cambridge porque eso es muy académico, mientras que el tuyo representa de manera directa y simple, pero detallista al mismo tiempo, todo lo que hay que saber!! Creo que intentaré el examen C2 el próximo marzo! Ya tengo el C1; lo hice el pasado diciembre!! Pero no tenía una buena opinión sobre estas pruebas de certificación lingüística! Ahora, es todo lo contrario!! Quería escribir en espanol porque en abril haré de nuevo el C1 de espanol, después del Proficiency, y porque siempre he pensado que si conoces la lengua madre de una persona, aunque se pueda hablar en inglés, es mejor!! Pienso que es un placer para la persona con quien comunicas; sobretodo porque quizás........ No se lo espera 😁😊 muchas gracias, de nuevo!!
Muchas gracias por tu comentario tan bonito!! Me alegro de que te haya gustado y resultado útil mi vídeo. Esto es la mejor recompensa del trabajo. Cuál es tu lengua materna? Los exámenes de Cambridge tienen mucho prestigio. Espero que te unas a mi canal y saber pronto de ti! 🤪
@@englishbits mi lengua materna es el italiano! Pero llevo estudiando inglés, francés y espanol desde hace mucho anos! Soy yo que te agradezco a ti porque eres muy dulce y paciente!! Acabo de entrenarme por primera vez sobre el ensayo del C2 y he intentado poner en practica todos tus preciosos consejos!! Es normal que hay algunas (aunque pocas) repeticiones y, quizás, contrastes con lo que has escrito poco antes!! Es decir, practicando, puedes mejorar!! Además, soy licenciado en lengua y literatura inglesa y tengo el diploma de sommelier también (experto de vinos)!! 6 meses después el examen de sommelier, intenté el C1 de inglés y lo aprobé!! Pero no estaba muy convencido de la eficacia de esas pruebas!! Ahora, tras 10 meses, quisiera aprobar el C2 también! Y tu metodo ha representado un importante estímulo para mi!! Me voy a inscribir a tu canal en seguida!! Gracias!! Un abrazo 😊🤗😘
Wow! Eres todo un políglota!! Para mí los exámenes de Cambridge son los mejores! Disfruta de la preparación de CPE ya que se aprende mucho! Espero poder seguir ayudándote con mis vídeos!! 😁
@@englishbits claro claro!! Gracias por aconsejarme 😁😘
I took the CPE in Sofia, Bulgaria a week ago. And I just want to point out that in my opinion, there is hardly any time for planning... I had to start writing in the answer sheet as soon as the timer started. So although the steps you are talking about are undoubtedly helpful, I would urge any prospective candidates to take them in their mind, rather than spending a lot of writing time on them.
I know there's little time but it's worth taking 5" to plan and structure your writing. Hope you'll pass your exam! 🤞
Brilliant video. Fantastic work. Will be using it to help my CPE student.
Thank you so much!! So happy you find it useful!! 😬 Where are you from?
@@englishbits Czech Republic and you?
On a different note, I've been trying to find a book that specifically deals with CPE writing. I found one that had been published back in 2012, but I'm not sure about it considering that the exam was revised in 2013. Any tips on that?
There is one called "New Proficiency Writing" by Mary Stephens published by Longman. I haven't worked on it, so I can't tell you if it's good. 😉
@@englishbits Thank you very much. It might be exactly what I need!
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Thanks for including CPE videos!!
You're welcome! I'm glad if they can help! 😁
Great job and very helpful. Thanks a lot!!!
Thanks, Olga! 😄
Great and helpful video!
Thanks, Andrea! I'm glad you like it! 🤪
This video is amazing. Great work :)
Thanks so much, Chloe!! 😁
This is the video I was looking for on your channel. I am so glad to have found it. That means you write with a pen 🖊 and not a pencil ✏️.
Exactly, this video I was referring to. With a 🖊️
English Bits you can take the exam on the computer.
Yes, but I always took paper exams.
Thanks a lot for all these tips and information, you are a star.
Thanks a lot, Cris!! Would you like to take the Proficiency exam? 😁
Would be amazing but I'm not ready for that. Maybe one day. Now I'm very busy working and raising my children but I wish I could do it in a not very far future.
I'm sure you'll achieve it!! You practise English on a daily basis in Scotland!! 💪💪
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So usefuuuul! Thank you
Thank YOU! 🤓
Thanks for the video. Love your accent!
Thank you!! 😁
it is perfect!Thank you very much
You're welcome! 😄
I love your videos btw!
Thanks! 😁
Hello!
I have been following you for a while now, I love all your videos!
You have helped me a great deal with improving my writing skills, thank you so much!
I was wondering if you could lend a hand in further writing tips and various topics for the second part of the writing task. I am not very confident when it comes to articles and essays, I can use all the help I can get.
Thank you for any help you can offer!
Love,
Andrea
Hello Andrea! Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I want to make a video on the essay for CAE soon. Anyway, I'll bear your suggestion in mind! 😁
LOVED IT!
Thanks!! 🤪
Hey! Well, I really am preparing myself for the CPE exam.
Could you pinpoint the speaking part, use of English, and listening, and with tips? It actually would be so nifty!
Thanks!
Hello! Please make sure you watch this video of mine on Proficiency: th-cam.com/video/wzZSjQ84xFU/w-d-xo.html
Thanks, very detailed !!!
Thanks to you!! 😉
Great video! It contains a lot of usefull Information. I'll have to see it again.
Thanks a lot, Gerard!! I'm really glad it can help a bit with your preparation! 😁
Thank you so much!
Thank you, glad you found it useful! 🤓
Hello Katia!
First of all kudos on your channel and the content you post.
I've been teaching English as a second language for 20 years or so but never before have I felt the need for the C2 certificate.
I've been studying for the exam which might take place in december and I'd like to ask you something specific about the essays.
Can I use contractions when writing or does it depend on the type of writing required?
Hello! You shouldn't use contractions in an essay or any other formal writing. Good luck with your C2 exam! 👏👏
@@englishbits thank you so much!
Thanks a lot!
You are very welcome!! 😀
Two or three things ;-)
1. you have a nice sound of voice
2. you're fluent imo, but you should, if you care and want, work on your accent, however for me is absolutely fine :-D
3. do you translate in your head words from Spanish into English?
I'm also a person who is not a English native. I would be grateful for your opinion about tranlating in head. Great channel! I subscribe :-P
Hello! Welcome to the channel! Actually, I don't translate cause I'm fluent in English and speak it every day.
@@englishbits Yes sure :-) You're absolutely fluent :-) Could you tell me how you stop tranlating in your head? I guess you were doing it, like many other people when you weren't fluent :-) Any tips?
I recommend watching and listening to everything in English: series, films, podcasts, etc. It'll help you use English structures and stop translating in your head. 😉
Thanks a lot
Thank YOU! 😁
Thank you, Katia! It's a brilliant presentation. Please correct the spelling of the word FRASES (not in EN).
Thanks, Eugenia! I know there is a spelling mistake but unfortunately, I can't correct it.
Yes, i found the same mistake.
Hello, I would like to thank you for uploading videos on the C2 Proficiency exam as I personally find them quite helpful. My exam is due on the 13 of July and I've just started preparing myself for it and I'm feeling a bit insecure about it, as I thought it would be easier. I've bought the 'Objective Proficiency' book and I'm working on it everyday, but I'm searching on the internet for C2 exams so I can practise and I can't find much to work with. Do you have any C2 exam papers or do you know any website that does? Thank you!
Hello Shannon! Thanks for your comment! I'd recommend watching my other videos on Proficiency and especially the one with general tips on each part of the exam: th-cam.com/video/wzZSjQ84xFU/w-d-xo.html
In the description box you can find the books with sample tests (points 6 & 7). Hope it helps :)
Thank you for all your tips! I am preparing for the CPE, but I am not sure wether is too risky to do it now in July, as I haven’t prepared it properly. How long did you take to prepare for the CPE? I haven’t paid the exam fee yet, as I think Ive been to adamant to go for this July. Ive got several of the books you have recommended. Could you (or anyone who has done the exam) give me some advice? Thank you!
Hello Mario! How long have you been preparing the exam? Have you done any sample tests? It's essential to do some before deciding if you're ready. It took me about two months of the intense study. I'd been working on the book before, though. It's better to prepare it well and feel confident. I also recommend watching other videos I made on Proficiency. Let me know if you have more questions. 😁
🎉🎉🎉I too the CPE exam and made it thanks to Mr Clark who helped me with tutoring after studying with him for two weeks. He provided me with tips and questions which greatly helped me.I want to recommend you all to him he has the key to success in his hands.After writing for 4 times I made it thanks to him.
Which is the best essay book you recommend for essay writing igcse
Check out my description box in the video where I explain how I prepared Proficiency. You can find it on the front page. :)
hi! I'm having C2 Exam tomorrow.. watching this video was very helpful :)
So glad!! Good luck!! 🍀
@@englishbits I'll let you know how it goes:)
@@fabriziocarota3990 Yes, please!
Hello Katia, my name is Alesia - Aliki and I am interested in taking lessons in order to pass proficiency exam this December. How can I contact you?
Fantastic advice! :)
Thanks a lot!! 😁
Really good! Please write frames as phrases. Thank you
Thanks!
Hey! I have a question and I couldn’t really find an answer to it.
In part 2 of the Reading task you have 6 different choices.
I noticed that most of the time 2 of these choices refer to books/stories like „girl with the Pearl earring, the Cryptographer, the go-between“ etc.
First I thought that the task would require to invent a story, but after researching I realised that these are (obviously) real books and stories.
But how can they expect the examinee to know them?
Or is there more Information regarding these topics given in the exam?
Or is there a literature list that Cambridge published?
Thanks for your time!
Hi! Do you ask about the writing exam? Cause I don't know what you mean by 6 choices. 🤓
@@englishbits oh yes sorry! Yes I am confused by the Part 2 of the written exam where you have to choose between an article, review, letter etc.
To tell the truth, I don't really remember this question much cause I didn't choose writing about a book. Sorry!
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Hey!!! Can you make a video of linking words for C2?
Hello! You can find linkers in the folder you can download. Anyway, this week I'm making a new video on informal linkers.
Great video! Could you teach us tips for CAE writing exam?
Thanks! I take note of your suggestion! 😁
I like your videos they're so useful for me. Can you do one for CAE? For me essays are my nightmare.
Hello Mónica! Thanks! Yes, I want to do one on CAE.
Does anyone know where can I buy/get the OBJECTIVE PROFICIENCY *CD* ? I already got the book, I rather not buying them together.
You can find it online.
@@englishbits I can't find it anywhere. could you help me? :(
Email me.
Hi Katia,
I was looking at the document called “ my essays” and the in the second to last sentence of the essay called “ behavioural changes in society” you wrote : “ highly likely to lead you to achieving your goals” I was wondering why is “ achieving instead of achieve”. Thanks for your help! I watch all your videos!
Hi Alejandra! It's correct cause "achieving your goals" is a noun. Hope that helps!
Could I also add that because the last "to" is a preposition, the word that follows it must be a noun. That is not the infinitive "to".
I don't think so.
Lovely tips; very structured. We spell 'phrases' and not 'frases'.
Yes, I know! Sorry about that!! 🙏
Great ! Very helpful . I'm from West Africa( Burkina Faso) and I'd lime to take part to the exam so how can I get the differents books for my preparation.
Just Google and you'll find! 😉
I love the message on your sweatshirt: Unicorns are real. I also believe they are real. By the way, is it a sweatshirt, or what would be the name of it in English?
Hello! It's a top! 🦄
Pretty useful and helpful video! The download link seems broken btw.
Thanks! I've just ckecked and the link opens. Does it say anything when you click on it?
@@englishbits Turns out it was my firewall. Sorry for the misinformation.
Glad it works! 😅
So there are 2 key points per text or can it be 3 key points of the first text and 1 on the second?
2 key points in each text. 😉
Did you do the CAE before the CPE?
Yes, I got First, CAE and the CPE. 🙃
@@englishbits thanks for replying, I appreciate it.
Hi, I'm taking the test in about two weeks, and I wonder if the writing part is still this way? Or have the exercises changed?
I think it's the same. I took it two years ago. Anyway, download the sample exam and check that it's the same: www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/proficiency/preparation/
Everytime you say "summarise" I hear "samourais" wich is waaaaay better :)
😂
Can i use idioms, phrasal verbs, informal english, or only academic?
You should use formal/neutral style in an essay. I'd use an occasional idiom, but not phrasal verbs.
@@englishbits can you add a list of academic vocabulary and phrases ? Thanks you the best teacha eva
What exactly do you mean?
@@englishbits i need to get familiar with a lot of academic expressions and words, i m writing a research paper about speaking dynamics but my teacher wants me to use academic english
You can check out my vocabulary playlist.
Why didn't you mention evaluating tho
I've covered the way it's assessed (the second point).
@@englishbits right ! Thx .
Btw I've got a question . What if we have to write an essay but the texts are neither complimentary nor contrasting ? How could we beginning the essay
They will be like that. There should be always something in common or different.
I think you made a typo ----> frases no existe en inglés.
I know. Sorry for this spelling mistake!
My exam is in less than 5 months and I'm very nervous. My teacher says that this exam is extremely hard and I'm scared.
It is hard but remember - impossible is nothing! I hope my channel will help you a bit with your preparation! 😄
@@englishbits thank you! I hope I will be able to pass without any problem
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Would you mind my asking what your nationality is? I'm trying to guess where your accent is from, some Slavic country perhaps? :-)
I was born in the Ukraine.
@@englishbits Thank you! I hesitated between Ukraine and Russia :-)
Where are the links???
In the description box.
Useful frases ??? Phrases ! Otherwise a great channel 😎
I already know! You are not the first in telling this! Sorry for the typo!!
As an English teacher in Italy I love your natural enthusiasm. Well done !!
Thanks!! 😉
@@englishbits Where are you actually from. You're extremely fluent, obviously 😎
I'm Spanish, originally from the Ukraine.
mmm frase , you mean phrase...Spanish is leaking onto your English haha jk .Lovely video though
I know, sorry for the typo! Glad you found the video useful! 😉
@@englishbits you make the best English videos...they feel very scientific, maybe because are too. I love your Spanish accent btw ,hope you make some videos for that too in the future
Thank you!! 😁
Hey, you misspelled 'phrases' in the beginning of the vid. Just lettin you know
I already know! It's a typo! Sorry!
@@englishbits No worries
I would like to present a question for people among the viewers of this channel who use "Write&Improve" (the Cambridge website made to correct your texts as though as they were being corrected by an examiner). I have started today using that website in order to maximize the potential of my texts and my texts were graded as C1. Given the fact I'm attending the CPE Exam in 2 months, should I be worried?
Hi Ricardo, you don't have to worry if your other scores are on the higher end of the scale. Writing is only 20% of the points, if your text is a C1 level you'll still get 10 points or more on it. This specific part of the test shouldn't break you.
@@Sarah.lux. I've getting C1 and high C2 in my writings there, but then on a forum I got told that my writing was bad so I don't think if I can trust the site?
PD: At the end got the C1. Got 197 score out of 210 (200 is A grade) and got over 200 in most skills, but indeed writing was my worst performance (around 184 or so I think) but also the topic wasn't very good for me.
I got 215 and it was Grade B. Will you try again?
@@englishbits That's impossible since the max points is 210 (which I got in reading doing perfectly) and as you can see in the image below, 200 is in fact A grade:
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Maybe ur talking about the previous system?
About trying again Im not sure, I'd like to get the C2, so I might try directly for the proficiency exam, but Im not sure its worth it for me since I'm only trying to be a primary school teacher so maybe C2 is shooting too high? (It may help to distinguish more from other candidates though, maybe)
Phrases' is misspelt
Hello! I know, sorry!
Your accent sounds Russian or Eastern European!
Correct and with a Spanish touch! 😂
lots of great info - phrases is not spelt with an F
Thanks! I know, that was a typo! Sorry!
@@englishbits Your tips helped so much !
It makes me happy to hear that! Thanks for your comment! 🤓
frases??? seriously???
Sorry!! I didn't notice it!! 🙏
Ur accent is so hard to understand sometimes…
Sorry!
Do I compulsorily have to outline "The text talks about..." or "The first text..." "The second text..."? Because it makes the essay sound a bit less natural but still, I don't know if it's compulsory.
Hello! To tell the truth, I made this video two years ago and I don't really remember. In the description box you can download my sample essays and see if I wrote "the text mentions... ". 😅
Thank you so much!
Glad you found it useful!! 🤪