Part 2: The long turn. She was given a set of photos – people working in different environments. She had one minute to compare them and answer a question. Her mouth went dry. She started: “Both images depict individuals engaged in solitary tasks. However, the office worker seems more… constrained, whereas the gardener appears to draw energy from the natural light.” She used depict, solitary, constrained . Good. She finished with three seconds to spare.

Focus on reading comprehension using multiple-choice texts, gapped texts, and multiple matching tasks. 2. Writing (1 hour 30 minutes)

The C1 Advanced exam takes roughly to complete and evaluates all four language skills. It is split into four distinct sections, traditionally referred to as "papers".

You compare two out of three photographs and answer a specific question about them for one minute.

Build a dedicated vocabulary journal. Focus on advanced phrasal verbs, idioms, collocations, and formal linkers (e.g., nevertheless , consequently , with respect to ).

To help you get started with a personalized study plan, could you tell me ? Let me know your current English level and which paper you think will be the most difficult for you . Share public link