Online Cambridge C1 Advanced Preparation P R E PA R E T O S U C C E E D I N YO U R C A M B R I D G E C 1 A D VA N C E D ( C A E ) E X A M W I T H T H I S S P E C I A L I S T C O U R S E
British Study Centres Online Cambridge C1 Advanced Preparation delivers live, face-to-face lessons with our expert teachers via the latest video conferencing software. Course Facts Delivered online Minimum age: 16
Course details Course Duration: Full course is 4 weeks (including a 1-week Masterclass, which can be booked separately) Maximum Class Size: 12 students Start dates: See page 5 Price: £600 Full Course £180 for 1 week of Masterclass See page 5 for full pricing (Exam fee not included) Lesson Duration: 15 lessons per week, 45 mins a lesson
Language level Students must be minimum B2+/C1 level A pre-course level test will be required before booking confirmed
Course Requirements You must have: • A reliable broadband internet connection • An up to date and working laptop/PC/ Chromebook/iPad or similar, with a webcam and mic. A headset with a mic would be desirable. (A smart phone on its own will not be sufficient) It is a communicative and collaborative course and we recommend having your video feeds on throughout the lessons. By participating in the course, students agree to the digital content created being shared within British Study Centres.
Our specialist preparation course for C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced, or CAE), gives students the opportunity to study for an internationally recognised qualification. The exams are carried out by Cambridge Assessment English, and are used all across the world to measure English language ability. This BSC course will teach students to analyse English in a different way, allowing a more native-like use of English. The skills and strategies training provided will prepare learners for exam success. Diagnostic tests help tailor the course to a students’ specific needs and there are past papers as well as relevant material to help candidates practise.
Who is it for? •S tudents looking to acquire the language skills to enter university or a more complex professional role •T hose who want an internationally-recognised English language qualification •L earners that wish to practise the strategies for each exam task and build their confidence ahead of the test
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Learning with BSC Online With BSC Online you can access the same high-quality, dynamic courses that you would find in our UK schools from the comfort of your own home, or wherever you may be in the world. Delivered by the same experienced, qualified teachers, you will find an online community committed to your learning and progress in English and the skills you need to succeed in today’s global landscape. Our flipped classroom approach means you can maximise the time spent in the virtual classroom, with reading and writing activities completed before the lesson, ready for discussion and feedback in the live sessions with the teacher and fellow students. In addition to the live online lessons with your teacher, you will also have access to specialised English material for guided self-study in your myBSC account. Your teacher will also set homework for you here. Access to myBSC is for the duration of your lessons and a further 3 months.
Course Outcomes On BSC’s focused and structured Cambridge Assessment English Exam Preparation courses you will: • Experience test-like situations so you’re ready for test day • Learn and practise the specific strategies for every exam task • Analyse your mistakes in the lesson to help avoid them on test day • Build the confidence and resilience needed to perform well under pressure • Receive individual feedback and support as well as group feedback throughout the course • Form new friendships with students with similar goals from around the world in a collaborative and supportive environment
Course Components • 15 live online lessons per week • Cambridge C1 Advanced Preparation Course include up to 250 minutes of guided self-study in preparation for the live lessons, plus homework • Homework will focus on students’ bespoke grammar & vocabulary needs • Timed activities to help prepare students for real-life exam • Official practice papers from Cambridge University Press
What's included • Access to myBSC for duration of course and for 3 months after • Pre-course level test • Needs analysis to ensure effective goal setting • Regular progress tests • One-to-one tutorials to set goals and discuss progress • Final report which details your level and achievements • Certificate of attendance upon course completion • Access to our online social programme
Course Dates 2022 Our online courses lead up to an official Cambridge exam date. We cannot, however, guarantee that local exam centres in your country will be running exams on these dates. Please check with your local centre with regards to their exam sessions.
Start Date
End Date
9th May
3rd June
4th July
29th May
1st August
26th August
Course Prices Product Name
1 week has 15 lessons
1 week course
Online Cambridge C1 Advanced Preparation
1 week Masterclass
£180
Online Cambridge C1 Advanced Preparation
4 weeks Full Course (including Masterclass)
£600
Course Schedule 4-week full course or 1 week Masterclass Weeks 1-3: Skills, strategies and language input. Each day of the week covers a different part of the paper Week 4: Masterclass; practice papers, timed practice and feedback plus a session on test day preparation
Sample Lesson Schedule – Masterclass Week Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
14:00 - 14:45
Paper 2 Writing Part 1 Mock
Paper 1 Reading Mock
Paper 3 Listening
Paper 4 speaking
Writing feedback session
14:45 - 15:30
Paper 2 Writing Part 2 Mock
Paper 1 Use of English Mock
Paper 3 Listening
Paper 4 speaking
Are you ready for test day?
Break 15:45 - 16:30
Paper 2 Writing Feedback (analysing sample responses)
Paper 1 Reading and Use of English Feedback
Paper 3 Listening Feedback
Paper 4 Speaking Feedback
Are you ready for test day?
Set Homework
Writing Paper part 1 due 12pm (UK time) Wednesday
Use of English exam questions due Thursday
Writing Paper Part 2 due 12pm (UK time) Thursday
Prepare for timed practice on Friday
No homework last day of the course
Guided self-study/ flipped learning
Teacher to set additional grammar and writing tasks through myBSC
Teacher to set additional grammar and vocabulary tasks through myBSC
myBSC – learners to complete a set grammar or vocab task either set by teacher for class or on their writing errors
myBSC – skills task (teacher’s choice based on learners’ needs)
Review for examination
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