Viktoria Gamolova

The course is divided into 2 parts - 5 lessons for reading and 5 for listening - although the number of classes per section can be adjusted based on where more practice is needed, for example 6-7 reading sessions + 4-3 listening sessions.
The basic structure of the course is as follows:

Reading

Lesson 1:
a) introduction to and understanding of the marking criteria
b) identifying different kinds of texts
c) reading practice and feedback

Lessons 2 - 5:
a) understanding and identifying the 11 different task types (2-3 per lesson)
b) strategies for reading and accurate task completion (linked to whichever task types are covered in the respective lesson)
c) reading tasks practice and feedback

Listening

Lesson 1:
a) introduction to and understanding of the marking criteria
b) understanding the 6 different task types
c) listening practice and feedback

Lessons 2-5:
a) understanding the 4 sections/types of recordings (focus on 1 per lesson)
b) practice of each section with a few different task types + feedback
c) strategies for each section/task type

The course is divided into 2 parts of 5 hour-long lessons each, where one focuses on the speaking section of the exam and the other - on the writing. It is up to you which section you'd like to cover first, but regardless of order this is the basic structure:

Speaking
Lesson 1:
a) Introduction to and understanding of the marking criteria
b) overview of each part and the types of questions involved
c) reviewing and analyzing good/bad examples of real speaking exams

Lessons 2 to 4:
a) Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3 overview and relevant strategies
b) Vocabulary work

c) practice and feedback

Lesson 5:
a) mock speaking section practice (all 3 parts) + feedback
b) mock speaking practice (different questions) + feedback
c) concluding discussion, overall advice, personalized strategies

Writing
* After each of these lessons you will be given writing homework
Lesson 1:
a) Introduction to and understanding of the marking criteria
b) overview of each part and the types of questions involved
c) reviewing and discussing good/bad writing examples
d) introduction to Task 1

Lessons 2 & 3:
a) homework review and feedback
b) Task 1 focus - examples and strategies
c) vocabulary and grammar practice

Lessons 4 & 5:
a) homework review and feedback
b) Task 2 focus - examples and strategies
c) vocabulary and grammar practice
d) concluding discussion, overall advice and final feedback (end of lesson 5)

This course is meant to be flexible so it can accommodate individual learners' needs. Please book a 30-minute free trial to discuss your specific goals and have an initial assessment of your skills and knowledge . Be advised that if the initial assessment determines your knowledge is insufficient for the course it would be recommended that you take some extra lessons prior to undertaking it in order to reach the required level and benefit fully from the exam preparation.

In this CAE prep course we will look into the different tasks you will have to complete in each section of the exam and discuss/practice strategies for each. We can focus on specific sections you feel more worried about (e.g. you are comfortable with reading and listening, but you are nervous when it comes to writing and speaking) or divide the lessons equally - 2 lessons each for listening, writing, speaking, reading, and use of English. In these lessons you will have initial practice, vocab/grammar work, strategies, and secondary practice to check improvement. Homework assignments will be given for reading, writing and use of English for extra practice outside of lessons as needed.