Cambridge | C2 Proficiency

Cambridge | C2 Proficiency

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Free Computer-based sample tests - current sample tests

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Free Exam Guides for Candidates for Cambridge C2 Proficiency

Have a look at free exam guides and tips from Cambridge English Assessment

Free Digital sample tests - effective as of April 1, 2024

New sample tests will be implemented for exams beginning April 1, 2024. Cambridge will upgrade from computer-based exams to an improved digital platform - Cambridge English Qualifications Digital. Find out more about digital assessment and its many benefits. Logo Cambridge English Exams Digital Swiss Exams

Watch the tutorial to understand how to complete a C2 Proficiency digital exam.

Listening Time: approximately 40 minutes

Reading and Writing Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Writing Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Free Paper-based sample test

Download sample papers for C2 Proficiency English

Free Exam Guides for Candidates for Cambridge C2 Proficiency

Have a look at free exam guides and tips from Cambridge English Assessment

Reading & Use of English resources

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Writing resources

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Use this checklist to improve your written English and practise for your exam.

Listening resources

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Speaking resources

Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary (CEPD) contains over 230,000 pronunciations of words, names and phrases, including personal names, company names, and words related to science and technology.

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Free English practice

Practise your English with Cambridge free online activities. We have activities for reading, writing, listening, grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.

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