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CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH STUDY RESOURCES

Not a pile of resources, but the method needed now

Find maintained guidance for level selection, registration, preparation and result interpretation by exam, current gap and use case.

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EIGHT LEVELS · EIGHT DISTINCT LEARNING NEEDS

Choose the exact level before exploring format, ability goals and task methods

Flyers and A2 Key both sit at CEFR A2, but serve different learners, tasks and preparation needs. Each level now has its own resource hub.

01Pre A1StartersExplore Pre A1 Starters resources02A1MoversExplore A1 Movers resources03A2FlyersExplore A2 Flyers resources04A2A2 KeyExplore A2 Key for Schools resources05B1B1 PreliminaryExplore B1 Preliminary for Schools resources06B2B2 FirstExplore B2 First for Schools resources07C1C1 AdvancedExplore C1 Advanced resources08C2C2 ProficiencyExplore C2 Proficiency resources

MANAGED HIGHLIGHTS

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How to choose a Cambridge English level from ability evidence

Place Starters to C2 on one ability pathway and choose the next step from current four-skill evidence.

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How to check Cambridge English dates, fees and test locations

Check changing dates, fees and locations by exam, city, session and registering organisation.

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Cambridge English registration and test-day checklist

Use one checklist for registration details, identification, and written and speaking schedules.

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Cambridge English preparation: ability, task transfer and reassessment

Separate preparation into diagnosis, ability building, task transfer and reassessment.

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How to read Cambridge English results, CEFR and certificates

Combine the exam, overall score, CEFR, skill profile and recent work to decide the next step.

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START WITH THE LEARNING NEED

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Combine the target exam, four-skill focus and current need. Every result opens a detailed guide on this site.

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CEQ task guides + official Cambridge guidance
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FCE · CAE · CPEExam tips: FCE / CAE / CPEUse of English

B2 First, C1 Advanced, and C2 Proficiency: Open Cloze strategy

FCE, CAE, and CPE Open Cloze guide: task demands, method, common mistakes, final checks and error review.

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FCE · CAE · CPEExam tips: FCE / CAE / CPEUse of English

B2 First, C1 Advanced, and C2 Proficiency: Word Formation strategy

FCE, CAE, and CPE Word Formation guide: task demands, method, common mistakes, final checks and error review.

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PET · FCE · CAE · CPEExam tips: PET / FCE / CAE / CPEUse of English

B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, and C2 Proficiency: Multiple Choice strategy

PET, FCE, CAE, and CPE Multiple Choice guide: task demands, method, common mistakes, final checks and error review.

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FCE · CAE · CPEExam tips: FCE / CAE / CPEUse of English

B2 First, C1 Advanced, and C2 Proficiency: Keyword Transformation strategy

FCE, CAE, and CPE Keyword Transformation guide: task demands, method, common mistakes, final checks and error review.

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KET · PETExam tips: KET / PETReading

A2 Key and B1 Preliminary: Signs strategy

KET and PET Signs guide: task demands, method, common mistakes, final checks and error review.

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PET · FCEExam tips: PET / FCEReading

B1 Preliminary and B2 First: Long Text strategy

PET and FCE Long Text guide: task demands, method, common mistakes, final checks and error review.

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PET · FCEExam tips: PET / FCEReading

B1 Preliminary and B2 First: Missing Sentences strategy

PET and FCE Missing Sentences guide: task demands, method, common mistakes, final checks and error review.

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FCE · CAEExam tips: FCE / CAEReading

B2 First and C1 Advanced: Missing Paragraphs strategy

FCE and CAE Missing Paragraphs guide: task demands, method, common mistakes, final checks and error review.

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KET · PET · FCEExam tips: KET / PET / FCEReading

A2 Key, B1 Preliminary, and B2 First: Matching strategy

KET, PET, and FCE Matching guide: task demands, method, common mistakes, final checks and error review.

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FCE · CAE · CPEExam tips: FCE / CAE / CPEReading

B2 First, C1 Advanced, and C2 Proficiency: Multiple Matching strategy

FCE, CAE, and CPE Multiple Matching guide: task demands, method, common mistakes, final checks and error review.

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CAE · CPEExam tips: CAE / CPEReading

C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency: Cross Matching strategy

CAE and CPE Cross Matching guide: task demands, method, common mistakes, final checks and error review.

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Starters · Movers · Flyers · KETExam tips: Starters / Movers / Flyers / KETListening

Starters, Movers, Flyers, and A2 Key: Pictures strategy

Starters, Movers, Flyers, and KET Pictures guide: task demands, method, common mistakes, final checks and error review.

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PARENT EXAM JOURNEY

On-site guidance from level choice to certificate

Read the process, checklist and risks here first. For changing dates, fees and policies, each article links to its official source at the end.

A2 Key, B1 Preliminary and Movers study guides

SPECIAL RESOURCE · A2 / B1 BOOKLIST

Examiner-led KET and PET preparation book recommendations

The booklist is now a focused article organised around long-term learning, official practice and final review rather than a major section in the resource index.

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Not sure where to start? Confirm the learner's current level first.

Use an available assessment to understand listening, speaking, reading and writing, then choose the next step with learning history and recent work.

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