Samples of levels B2, C1 and C2
Learning a language is an ongoing, lifelong process that takes place in stages. That is why Cambridge ESOL has a range of English exams at different levels designed to test reading, writing, listening and speaking skills at each stage of ability. This allows a more comprehensive assessment and ensures that candidates are truly competent in all four skills at the level at which they are tested.
Follow the links below to see samples of students' speaking and writing skills, at each of these levels, together with samples of the reading and listening tasks at each level. These will help you to determine the appropriate levels for your institution. The handbook for each of these exams will give you detailed information, and full sample papers for each level.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English – CEFR Level C2
- C2 Speaking (WMV 9.90Mb)
- Writing - an example of a candidate’s written work from a C2 exam
- Listening - sample C2 listening task (ZIP 21.3Mb)
- Reading - sample C2 reading text (PDF 12Kb)
- Handbook (PDF 4.02Mb)
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English – CEFR Level C1
- C1 Speaking (WMV 6.04Mb)
- Writing - an example of a candidate’s written work from a C1 exam
- Listening - sample C1 listening task (ZIP 39.5Mb)
- Reading - sample C1 reading text (PDF 12Kb)
- Handbook (PDF 2.6Mb)
Cambridge First Certificate in English – CEFR Level B2
- B2 Speaking (WMV 4.98Mb)
- Writing - an example of a candidate’s written work from a B2 exam
- Listening - sample B2 listening task (ZIP 47.7Mb)
- Reading - sample B2 reading text (PDF 11Kb)
- Handbook (PDF 2.8Mb)
Business English Certificates – CEFR Levels B2 and C1