C1 EXPERT - KEY FEATURES

LanguageCert International ESOL C1 Expert

 

At C1 level, candidates can:

  • use language fluently and spontaneously
  • engage in discussion clearly and effectively
  • produce well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects
  • understand long, demanding texts and recognise implicit meanings
  • communicate in social, academic of professional environments in English speaking countries

*Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), developed by the Council of Europe, is widely used to describe levels of language proficiency.


WRITTEN

 

  • EXAM LEVEL C1
  • FORMAT Paper-based, computer-based or Online with remote, live invigilation
  • PASS MARK 50% (75/150)
  • SKILLS Written (Listening, Reading, Writing)
  • TIMING 
    • Listening 30'
    • Reading & Writing - 2hs 40'
  • GRADE BOUNDARIES
    • Candidates are awarded High Pass, Pass or Fail

High Pass 101-150 / 150

Pass           75-100 / 150

Fail              0-74 / 150

 

SPOKEN

 

  • EXAM LEVEL C1
  • FORMAT Face-to-face or Online with a live interlocutor
  • PASS MARK 50% (25/50)
  • SKILLS Spoken (Speaking)
  • TIMING 
    • Speaking 15'
  • GRADE BOUNDARIES
    • Candidates are awarded High Pass, Pass or Fail

High Pass 38-50 / 50

Pass          25-37 /50

Fail           0-24 / 50