Everyone who's nervous, don't be! Why would you be? Whether you walked into that exam room sad, angry or dancing with joy, it's still going to be the same exact questions. Do your best, that's all you can do.
Agreed. I'm pretty good at controlling myself, so I wasn't nervous before or during the speaking part of my CAE exam at all... Let's see if I manage the same thing for the rest. (I'm doing the tests on two different dates)
Y’all I scored 203 on the cae! I was so shocked when I got the results cause I wasn’t even aiming for grade a. I just wanted to get over the exam and pass it . So here’s an important tip I can give you: take it easy! During the whole exam I wasn’t stressed at all and you know why ? Cause I’ve been studying for so many years and I knew that I had knowledge to back up my answers.
What do you mean by studying? Studying as in formally and diligently sit and trying to understand grammar rules and past test papers or studying as in just being exposed to the language?. You don't actually need to study much if you know the format of the exam and if you have a really good level. I didn't study at all and I scored 204 on the CAE and got grade A overall
What I wonder is, will the cognitive devolopment or literacy level of the person affect their score when dealing with the different question tasks? I mean we, teachers, are supposed to "push" our high school students to get a C1 level when they don't even deal with certain words and concepts in their native language.
Hi Estefane. I dare say it depends on the topic being discussed in the tasks, but having sat for CPE twice, I can say from my first hand experience that, as a candidate, it is infinitely preferable to be as much informed of modern subjects, topics and social debates as possible. Having numerous ways to respond to certain questions without being a buff myself in specific areas did certainly helped. In my experience, only by reading scientific articles, social debates on forums or online newspapers, learning new perspectives about the themes presented in the textbooks, taking in massive chunks of information in a tireless way, as well as diving into Cambridge's online dictionary in search of expressions labelled with a 'C2' tag can one be prepared to sort out tricky questions involving topics and discussions of sensible nature. I used to stick to the content given by my teacher the first time, but even then I felt like a fish out of water since I didn't feel capable of dealing with such level of knowledge. It seemed to me that I wasn't living up to the expectations. And it may have been that way because even though I did quite well in most of the parts, I failed my first attempt by having my Listening unregistered. The point is, I enrolled once again and promised myself I wouldn't repeat past mistakes this time around, the reason why I urged myself to start raising my standard of literacy from the get go. And I would do it just about every day. I sat for it the second time and this time around, the effort done throughout the year paid off. I passed and upped my scores in nearly all the parts. Therefore, if you are perhaps seeking advice, I would say your best bet is prompt your pupils to adopt a 'bookworm' attitude toward daily life if their purpose is to outdo themselves (as far as score is concerned) and overcome CPE, that is. It will certainly make an impact on their performance when the time of the exam has come.
Both will affect scores. Autistic students may suffer with this kind of test specifically because they may give too short or too objective answers without intentional emotional emphasis. And at C1 level you are supposed to be able (an used) to read general scientific publications and contemporaneous romances for adults. -- Anyway... At C2 you have knowledge and skill equivalent or necessary to hold a Bachelor's Degree in English Language or Linguistics. Only 2 to 9 percent of native speakers reach this level of proficiency, which could be called "Mastery". At C1 you have knowledge and skill equivalent or necessary to hold up to a Doctoral Degree in any field OTHER THAN English Language or Linguistics. Only 8 to 25 percent of native speakers reach this level of proficiency. At B2 you have knowledge and skill equivalent to 45 to 75 percent of native speakers. This is the level actually required to hold jobs in administration, technical/vocational courses or to enroll at most universities on exact sciences, natural sciences or IT related courses. Exam requirements are always higher than actual societal demands. Scoring High B's on FCE actually means you are proficient in practice, even if a C on CAE formally recognizes Operative Proficiency. Having an A on CAE or C on CPE means you are either a english language geek or a trained professional on the field.
hey there. Could anyone here please tell me how which is the puctuation needed in each part to get the c1? for example 15 points in CAE listening, how is it transaletd into cambridge scale? they just ignore this part, and it critical.
idk if you still need it but www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/210434-converting-practice-test-scores-to-cambridge-english-scale-scores.pdf scroll until you get to CAE and you‘ll be able to make a rough estimate
I took this test maybe four years ago, it was in a cloudy saturday morning; I went insomniac since I went to a concert the day before and came back pretty late. the results were lame, it seems. I'm currently watching this video and I'm quite disappointed with my hangover 17 year old self. grade C, 169 in the overall score. at the time I did not read literature in english with frequency, but I wasn't some illiterate twat. well, I guess sleep deprivation slowly eats you up. FCE1. it's funny, since I got all the right answers on two tests I took for preparation. well, I suppose my intelligence varies depending on the day.
It seems that Grade A in Advanced and Grade C in Proficiency overlap. Does that mean that if you have Grade A in Advanced you received C2 recognition? Can you choose to receive a Certificate of Proficiency Grade C if you have received Grade A in your Advanced exam or vice versa?
Hi Rick, yes a scale score of 200-210 for Cambridge English: Advanced would be a Grade A, at C2 level but this would only be recognised as a Cambridge English: Advanced C2. You would need to take Proficiency in order to have a Proficiency CEFR level.
I don't understand. If I want to pass CAE with an A grade I can loose only ten points (A 200-210)? Also at UoE&R, Speaking, Writing and Listening you can get max. 187 points not 210. Please someone can explain it?? I am writing my exam soon and I don't know what's happening!
The Cambridge English Scale scores are not the same as the points or marks you get in the exam. Your actual scores are converted to scores on the scale. You can find out more here: www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/210434-converting-practice-test-scores-to-cambridge-english-scale-scores.pdf
If I have a FCE B2 certification score of 185, which is equal to 7.5 in IELTS as the Cambridge chart illustrates, my question is: Is my FCE score of 185 acceptable with all universities that accept IELTS? Is it a universal standard?
so wait, if I scored 176 on the FCE I would have to score even higher for the CAE? Grade A of FCE is ridiculously good, but that is the lowest passing mark? who designed this?
Sorry, we are not sure we understand your question. B2 First is a B2 level exam. The target range on the scale for B2 is 160-179. If your score falls within that range you will get a B2 First certificate. If you score 180-190 you will get a First certificate Grade A, stating your level is at C1 (the same level as the C1 Advanced exam.)
@@cambridgeenglishtv Hi. May I ask you a question about my results? I did pass at Grade A my FCE B2 (183). Does that mean my english certification is C1 or is it still a B2 certification ? I don't really understand. Should I tell universities and such I achieved B2, or C1 ? For instance, should I take C1 Advanced next, or C2 Proficiency ?
176 is pretty good but not ridiculously good. You're 4 points shy of getting a C1 certificate. For me anyone who has at least got a 9.0 score in IELTS or grade B or even A in the proficiency has ridiculously good English level for a non-native.
I have a question. Suppose I have a FCE score of 144 (B1), however, I scored 150 on Reading, Speaking, Listening and Use of English and 118 on Speaking, how can my Speaking score reported in my score report since scores below 122 will not be reported? Thanks.
Jet Yeung Hi Jet Yeung, you're right scale scores below 122 in Cambridge English: First (FCE) are not reported. So if you scored 118 in the Speaking test, your certificate and statement of results will say 'not reported' for the Speaking. Thanks
cambridgeenglishtv THX. I have another question. Suppose I scored 190 in FCE all four written papers but I was absent in speaking test, would I score 152 (B1, zero on speaking), 168 (Pass, 80 on speaking) or "not reported" or other scores? THX again.
Jet Yeung Hi Jet Yeung, if a candidate missed part of an exam for a reason that was not their fault they could apply for a resit or assessed mark. If they simply chose not to attend, then they would get an Absent mark in EPS and a partially absent grade overall. It will show as an X grade on their Statement of Results and they won't see how they did on the other components. They won't get a certificate. Thanks
I'm sorry but I can't make heads or tails of the conversion. Take the listening paper for FCE for instance: You say that 27 marks equal 180 points on your scale. Then 18 marks equal 160 points. One is led to believe then that each mark equals 2,22 points ((180-160)/(27-8)). BUT then you state that 12 marks equal 120 points. In this case, each mark would equal 3,33 points, so marks from 12 to 18 do not convert like those from 18-27. Could you please explain this disparity? because it applies to every single paper
Hi Juan, thanks for your question. The raw scores candidates achieve are converted into Cambridge English Scale scores. These scores are then averaged to give candidates their overall score for the exam. The conversion of the scores to the Cambridge English Scale means that the final score (such as 180) does not have an obvious connection to the number of questions that were marked correct or incorrect in the test. A candidates overall performance is calculated by averaging the scores they achieve in Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking and Use of English as the weighting of each of the four skills and Use of English is equal. We’ve produced a factsheet that helps you convert practice test scores to Cambridge English Scale scores. It includes tables for each paper that show how many marks correspond to a Cambridge English Scale score and CEFR level: stgprd-esol.ucles.internal/images/210434-converting-practice-test-scores-to-cambridge-english-scale-scores.pdf. Hope this helps.
Thanks a lot, but then - do teachers have NO way of figuring out the exact score students would have when they do a Cambridge exam? If it is not based on the number of correct answers, what other factors come into play?
I have exact the same question to @juan. I mean what if i got 19 or 20 marks. How should i convert into the scale because the rationale is different. I mean, how many scores are used for one correct answer?
But do you need just an overall score of above 180 to pass the C1 level? Or does all the 5 parts of the test need to be above the 180 in order for you to pass? Please I can't find it anywhere, does anybody know?
A rather useful and straightforward prep book is Advanced Trainer. For all its lack of vocabulary buildup, there are six complete authentic exam papers
It does. I got a grade A on the FCE exam, which made me receive the Advanced certificate. Meanwhile after some more years of studying, I have achieved grade B on C2 level (with 217 points). Good luck with your studies!
Not really; you are awarded a certificate which states you have shown *ability* at the level C1. The only way to receive a plain C1 certificate is to pass the C1 Advanced exam; after reaching grade A in FCE, passing CAE is not quite impossible or unreachable
I have a question, maybe someone could help me. What if I'm taking the exam, but fail a part or have in total lower points? Do I receive a lower level certificate or simply have to take the exam again? Thanks for the answers
Your overall score is based on the average of all the parts of the paper. So even if you did fail one part, you won't necessarily have to take the exam again. If you know what exam you are taking have a look at our exams page (www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/). Go into that particular exam and there will be an explanation on how to read your results. If that doesn't answer your question, it would be best to ask your instructor/teacher or your test centre.
So in order to get CAE certificate, I need to hit a minimum of 180 points, which is 78,3% of correct answers, am I correct? So for C2 it would be 87%, amiright?
www.google.com.co/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/210434-converting-practice-test-scores-to-cambridge-english-scale-scores.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjYj4fRlNvrAhVquVkKHYVrA50QFjAAegQIDxAD&usg=AOvVaw1oPmMxLnJ3_FuedNGhI30X This is the chart for the minimum number of correct answers that you need to obtain in each section in order to get a given certificate.
For example in listening you need a minimum of 60% correct answers in the CAE to get a C1 or 90% in the FCE. The same pattern repeats for the rest of the exams as well. Depending on the section you may need from 80% up to 90% correct answers to get the Grade A
Well, when you do a CAE certificate, you get points, which are converted to the CERF scale. Please type a phrase in Google: "A guide to converting practice test scores to Cambridge English Scale score". It will help you ;) You should find a PDF on the Cambridge site.
I've just done my exam, so, the results will be available in 4 weeks or so. However, I am about to move to another country. I would love to know if it is possible to get the Certificate while being abroad? (Btw how would they know my address anyway if I did not leave it anywhere?)
Hello Cambridge University, I do have a question about rating levels. If I apply for a "Cambridge English: Advanced" examination and get 205 points, will I have a C1-A level or a C2-C level certificate, even though I didn't apply for a "Cambridge English: Proficiency"? Thank you!
I am getting ready for FCE first for schools.when we do sample papers my listening(I get about 24 marks out of 27) , writing and speaking seems confident. but for Reading and use of English i make about 15 mistakes. How will it effect my overall score? Also,for the writing test i want to know if i make a spelling mistake the whole marks for the sentence get reduced?Thank you.
Hi Sandani, your overall Cambridge English Scale score for the whole exam is the average of the five individual scores that you receive for the four skills and Use of English. So if you score lower on one skill, it may bring down your overall score. We recommend taking a preparation course and reading extensively to improve your Reading and Use of English. Spelling and punctuation is important. Although spelling errors and faulty punctuation are not specifically penalised, they can sometimes impede communication so do make sure you check your work.
thank u.I got my results and I have a b2 level for the FCE exam...is that level good enough or? I am taking the CAE this December and may I know how to increase my levels? I am doing all the practice test books and past papers books...
Hi Sandani, Cambridge English: First is certified at B2, so you passed the exam. Congratulations. You may find these links helpful for further preparation: www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-english/ www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams/advanced/preparation/ facebook.com/cambridgecae/
Cambridge English Thank you!I got to know this week that I scored 190 for speaking and use of English but I have scored low for writing ,153 for it.!I never expected that to happen.may I get some more useful links for writing questions too?
Sandani Rodrigo I had 190 on my reading and listening and got 188 on speaking but i got 164 on writing.But now at my school we have a hour a week to prepare us for this.I sugest writing stories and maybe having a relative check for mistakes or if a word is used too much.Hope if this little tip helps
I got 179 points on the fce b2 exam. Feels bad i didn't get 180. I could have been assigned the c1 level. Will this affect my opportunities in the future? Because I am a de facto c1 level.
I took 156 on my fce test so I am b1 at the high scale,however,i think my reading score was so low because when I was practising by myself I was doing very well.. I think that you guys corrected wrong!!! I deserve a B2 certificate I did the online general English test and it was b2 instead of b1 Please help me!
Hello. Can you help me please? Is there a formula to convert the ket practice score of every seccion (reading and writing= 60 total points , listening = 25 total points and speaking = 45 total points) to the Cambridge English Scale? . I entered the Cambridge web page but it only provides with examples . For instance, for the reading and writing : practice test score ---- Cambridge English scale score 55 140 40 120 25 100 but it does not provide with a complete list for every practice test score....I would really appreciate if someone helps me ....Thanks
Hi Joshua, those scores are the minimum practice test score required to achieve the level. You can find out more here: www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/210434-converting-practice-test-scores-to-cambridge-english-scale-scores.pdf
Thanks for answering. I have already seen the site you shared with me. It is the same. What if the student gets 43 in the reading and writing, 12 in the listening and 40 in the speaking? How do you change these scores to the cambridge scale? I need a formula or a complete least of scores for any score in every of the four sections of the exam.....Thanks for your help. Greetings.
I've got a question I've been unable to find the answer to. So, if the maximum amount of points one can achieve for one of the areas is 230 - or is it 210? it's reported differently in every source I read -, how does the evaluation system work in the case of, for instance, the Use of English+Reading part, which contains 56 questions? What questions should I be more careful to elaborate because they are worth more points?
Hi Vivi, we think you'll find it helpful to take a look at this document. www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/210434-converting-practice-test-scores-to-cambridge-english-scale-scores.pdf
Please check this document to find out how to convert practice test scores to the scale. www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/210434-converting-practice-test-scores-to-cambridge-english-scale-scores.pdf
Is Pass with Merit good enough for a PET candidate who is B1. I am kind of disappointed in myself because I have 159 points and the Pass with Distinction is on 160.
We don't work in percentages. You can see the minimum practice test score you need in each paper to pass the exam here: www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/210434-converting-practice-test-scores-to-cambridge-english-scale-scores.pdf
Excuse me! I would like to enquire somethink! In case you achieve 180, it is considered that you have passed B2 with an A or C1 with a C! I beg you to reply to my question, because I' m giving exams these days and I am nervous.
it depends on which certification you applied for. If you take the FCE test and you get 180 you get a B2 Certification with an A. If you apply for CAE and you get 180 you get a C1 Certification with C. It depends on which Certification you have paid.
It takes about 200 language learning hours to move from one level to the next, so to move from A2 to B2 would take the average learner about 400 language learning hours. You can find out more here: support.cambridgeenglish.org/hc/en-gb/articles/202838506-Guided-learning-hours
It takes about 200 language learning hours to move from one level to the next, so to move from A2 to B2 would take the average learner about 400 language learning hours. You can find out more here: support.cambridgeenglish.org/hc/en-gb/articles/202838506-Guided-learning-hours
Everyone who's nervous, don't be! Why would you be? Whether you walked into that exam room sad, angry or dancing with joy, it's still going to be the same exact questions. Do your best, that's all you can do.
Yeah do what you need do and hope for the best
Agreed. I'm pretty good at controlling myself, so I wasn't nervous before or during the speaking part of my CAE exam at all... Let's see if I manage the same thing for the rest. (I'm doing the tests on two different dates)
Be nervous, but you still have an exam to pass
Y’all I scored 203 on the cae! I was so shocked when I got the results cause I wasn’t even aiming for grade a. I just wanted to get over the exam and pass it . So here’s an important tip I can give you: take it easy! During the whole exam I wasn’t stressed at all and you know why ? Cause I’ve been studying for so many years and I knew that I had knowledge to back up my answers.
how did you have this test bro and how much it costs ?
What do you mean by studying? Studying as in formally and diligently sit and trying to understand grammar rules and past test papers or studying as in just being exposed to the language?. You don't actually need to study much if you know the format of the exam and if you have a really good level. I didn't study at all and I scored 204 on the CAE and got grade A overall
Finally it's easy to understand the English level that
we achieve, not like the past years.
I have the FCE test tomorrow I'm so nervous
Good luck!
Now, I'm familiar with the scale thanks for sharing the video.
Last summer I passed the C1 exam with a 199. This year I´m going for the C2!
I am sitting the CPE exam in eleven days.Wish me luck fellas!It has been my goal and top priority ever since I was little,I hope I pass
Sorry we missed you! Hope it went well!
Mine result on CAE was 170 B2 and i intend to do the CPE this year, i am really nervous to do this exam
Good luck mate!
What I wonder is, will the cognitive devolopment or literacy level of the person affect their score when dealing with the different question tasks? I mean we, teachers, are supposed to "push" our high school students to get a C1 level when they don't even deal with certain words and concepts in their native language.
Hi Estefane. I dare say it depends on the topic being discussed in the tasks, but having sat for CPE twice, I can say from my first hand experience that, as a candidate, it is infinitely preferable to be as much informed of modern subjects, topics and social debates as possible. Having numerous ways to respond to certain questions without being a buff myself in specific areas did certainly helped.
In my experience, only by reading scientific articles, social debates on forums or online newspapers, learning new perspectives about the themes presented in the textbooks, taking in massive chunks of information in a tireless way, as well as diving into Cambridge's online dictionary in search of expressions labelled with a 'C2' tag can one be prepared to sort out tricky questions involving topics and discussions of sensible nature.
I used to stick to the content given by my teacher the first time, but even then I felt like a fish out of water since I didn't feel capable of dealing with such level of knowledge. It seemed to me that I wasn't living up to the expectations.
And it may have been that way because even though I did quite well in most of the parts, I failed my first attempt by having my Listening unregistered. The point is, I enrolled once again and promised myself I wouldn't repeat past mistakes this time around, the reason why I urged myself to start raising my standard of literacy from the get go. And I would do it just about every day.
I sat for it the second time and this time around, the effort done throughout the year paid off. I passed and upped my scores in nearly all the parts.
Therefore, if you are perhaps seeking advice, I would say your best bet is prompt your pupils to adopt a 'bookworm' attitude toward daily life if their purpose is to outdo themselves (as far as score is concerned) and overcome CPE, that is. It will certainly make an impact on their performance when the time of the exam has come.
Both will affect scores.
Autistic students may suffer with this kind of test specifically because they may give too short or too objective answers without intentional emotional emphasis.
And at C1 level you are supposed to be able (an used) to read general scientific publications and contemporaneous romances for adults.
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Anyway...
At C2 you have knowledge and skill equivalent or necessary to hold a Bachelor's Degree in English Language or Linguistics. Only 2 to 9 percent of native speakers reach this level of proficiency, which could be called "Mastery".
At C1 you have knowledge and skill equivalent or necessary to hold up to a Doctoral Degree in any field OTHER THAN English Language or Linguistics. Only 8 to 25 percent of native speakers reach this level of proficiency.
At B2 you have knowledge and skill equivalent to 45 to 75 percent of native speakers. This is the level actually required to hold jobs in administration, technical/vocational courses or to enroll at most universities on exact sciences, natural sciences or IT related courses.
Exam requirements are always higher than actual societal demands.
Scoring High B's on FCE actually means you are proficient in practice, even if a C on CAE formally recognizes Operative Proficiency.
Having an A on CAE or C on CPE means you are either a english language geek or a trained professional on the field.
Very useful video . The improovments are very well received
manifesting i passed the exam
I got B1 from FCE
I would love to get an official certificate, since I'm pretty sure i borderline between B2 and C1. However, I'm broke so i cannot take the exam.
hey there. Could anyone here please tell me how which is the puctuation needed in each part to get the c1? for example 15 points in CAE listening, how is it transaletd into cambridge scale? they just ignore this part, and it critical.
idk if you still need it but www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/210434-converting-practice-test-scores-to-cambridge-english-scale-scores.pdf scroll until you get to CAE and you‘ll be able to make a rough estimate
Oh yes,I have the same issue with you. I have no idea what percentage of correct answers I need for a pass.
I am a bit nervous about my FCE results lol
dId you pass?
Fauzan.luth Im taking the FCE exam tomorrow but i only 13 so im kind of nervous
Giuly T. Dont worry.i just turned 11 when i did FCE and i was so nervous but in the end i did pretty well
Lovely video! Check that you are providing 5 marks for the exams but we will have 4 papers as from January 2015! Regards!
I took this test maybe four years ago, it was in a cloudy saturday morning; I went insomniac since I went to a concert the day before and came back pretty late. the results were lame, it seems. I'm currently watching this video and I'm quite disappointed with my hangover 17 year old self. grade C, 169 in the overall score. at the time I did not read literature in english with frequency, but I wasn't some illiterate twat. well, I guess sleep deprivation slowly eats you up.
FCE1. it's funny, since I got all the right answers on two tests I took for preparation. well, I suppose my intelligence varies depending on the day.
It seems that Grade A in Advanced and Grade C in Proficiency overlap. Does that mean that if you have Grade A in Advanced you received C2 recognition? Can you choose to receive a Certificate of Proficiency Grade C if you have received Grade A in your Advanced exam or vice versa?
Hi Rick, yes a scale score of 200-210 for Cambridge English: Advanced would be a Grade A, at C2 level but this would only be recognised as a Cambridge English: Advanced C2. You would need to take Proficiency in order to have a Proficiency CEFR level.
Thank you for your reply!
@@cambridgeenglishtv Good afternoon! I took the CPE exam and got a 199 out of 230 which is a C1 level, but does this qualify my English as proficient?
@@jimmycirino2397 it stated you took CPE but your level C1 .
Hi.
If I have scored 199 out of 210 in Cambridge BEC Higher, is it considered a good score in native English speaking countries?
I don't understand. If I want to pass CAE with an A grade I can loose only ten points (A 200-210)? Also at UoE&R, Speaking, Writing and Listening you can get max. 187 points not 210. Please someone can explain it?? I am writing my exam soon and I don't know what's happening!
The Cambridge English Scale scores are not the same as the points or marks you get in the exam. Your actual scores are converted to scores on the scale. You can find out more here: www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/210434-converting-practice-test-scores-to-cambridge-english-scale-scores.pdf
@@cambridgeenglishtv thank you so much! Now I understand eveything
tku for this lesson
If I have a FCE B2 certification score of 185, which is equal to 7.5 in IELTS as the Cambridge chart illustrates, my question is: Is my FCE score of 185 acceptable with all universities that accept IELTS? Is it a universal standard?
so wait, if I scored 176 on the FCE I would have to score even higher for the CAE? Grade A of FCE is ridiculously good, but that is the lowest passing mark? who designed this?
Sorry, we are not sure we understand your question. B2 First is a B2 level exam. The target range on the scale for B2 is 160-179. If your score falls within that range you will get a B2 First certificate. If you score 180-190 you will get a First certificate Grade A, stating your level is at C1 (the same level as the C1 Advanced exam.)
@@cambridgeenglishtv Hi. May I ask you a question about my results? I did pass at Grade A my FCE B2 (183). Does that mean my english certification is C1 or is it still a B2 certification ? I don't really understand.
Should I tell universities and such I achieved B2, or C1 ?
For instance, should I take C1 Advanced next, or C2 Proficiency ?
@@noemsnoems5557 I think you'd better go for C2
176 is pretty good but not ridiculously good. You're 4 points shy of getting a C1 certificate. For me anyone who has at least got a 9.0 score in IELTS or grade B or even A in the proficiency has ridiculously good English level for a non-native.
@@TheAnarchist99 absolutely bro
I have a question. Suppose I have a FCE score of 144 (B1), however, I scored 150 on Reading, Speaking, Listening and Use of English and 118 on Speaking, how can my Speaking score reported in my score report since scores below 122 will not be reported? Thanks.
Jet Yeung Hi Jet Yeung, you're right scale scores below 122 in Cambridge English: First (FCE) are not reported. So if you scored 118 in the Speaking test, your certificate and statement of results will say 'not reported' for the Speaking. Thanks
cambridgeenglishtv THX. I have another question. Suppose I scored 190 in FCE all four written papers but I was absent in speaking test, would I score 152 (B1, zero on speaking), 168 (Pass, 80 on speaking) or "not reported" or other scores? THX again.
Jet Yeung Hi Jet Yeung, if a candidate missed part of an exam for a reason that was not their fault they could apply for a resit or assessed mark. If they simply chose not to attend, then they would get an Absent mark in EPS and a partially absent grade overall. It will show as an X grade on their Statement of Results and they won't see how they did on the other components. They won't get a certificate. Thanks
I'm sorry but I can't make heads or tails of the conversion.
Take the listening paper for FCE for instance:
You say that 27 marks equal 180 points on your scale.
Then 18 marks equal 160 points.
One is led to believe then that each mark equals 2,22 points ((180-160)/(27-8)).
BUT then you state that 12 marks equal 120 points. In this case, each mark would equal 3,33 points, so marks from 12 to 18 do not convert like those from 18-27.
Could you please explain this disparity? because it applies to every single paper
Hi Juan, thanks for your question. The raw scores candidates achieve are converted into Cambridge English Scale scores. These scores are then averaged to give candidates their overall score for the exam. The conversion of the scores to the Cambridge English Scale means that the final score (such as 180) does not have an obvious connection to the number of questions that were marked correct or incorrect in the test.
A candidates overall performance is calculated by averaging the scores they achieve in Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking and Use of English as the weighting of each of the four skills and Use of English is equal. We’ve produced a factsheet that helps you convert practice test scores to Cambridge English Scale scores. It includes tables for each paper that show how many marks correspond to a Cambridge English Scale score and CEFR level: stgprd-esol.ucles.internal/images/210434-converting-practice-test-scores-to-cambridge-english-scale-scores.pdf. Hope this helps.
Thanks a lot, but then - do teachers have NO way of figuring out the exact score students would have when they do a Cambridge exam? If it is not based on the number of correct answers, what other factors come into play?
Maybe in future the tests will change, but they want to have key to compare all candidates equally.
Cambridge English I can’t open the link
I have exact the same question to @juan. I mean what if i got 19 or 20 marks. How should i convert into the scale because the rationale is different.
I mean, how many scores are used for one correct answer?
Getting a score between 200 and 210 means you get a certificate for C1 or C2?
If you score between 200 and 210, you will get a C2 certificate.
But do you need just an overall score of above 180 to pass the C1 level? Or does all the 5 parts of the test need to be above the 180 in order for you to pass? Please I can't find it anywhere, does anybody know?
Only your overall score counts.
@@cambridgeenglishtv thanks! Feel a lot better now
Please mention which course (books)in cambridge press should be studied to achieve each score
Thanks
Nice to Meet You ,lam also happy to learn about you
Nice to Meet You
A rather useful and straightforward prep book is Advanced Trainer. For all its lack of vocabulary buildup, there are six complete authentic exam papers
I am from Sri Lanka and really want to do bce exam but here there is no institution to do it do you have any way to do the exam from online
I would like to know if the Cambridge Certificates have expiration date. Thank you.
Nice
The don't
So am I right, if I pass the FCE with 185 points, does that mean I have achieved Level C1, as if I took the Advanced exam?
It does. I got a grade A on the FCE exam, which made me receive the Advanced certificate.
Meanwhile after some more years of studying, I have achieved grade B on C2 level (with 217 points). Good luck with your studies!
@@tessa6911 so, does this mean that grade A ay first counts as if you had a C1 from advanced?
So I just got my results, 188 points, passed at grade A, does it mean that I would pass with grade C in CAE?
@@eagleeye6824 What happened with your certificate?
Not really; you are awarded a certificate which states you have shown *ability* at the level C1. The only way to receive a plain C1 certificate is to pass the C1 Advanced exam; after reaching grade A in FCE, passing CAE is not quite impossible or unreachable
I have a question, maybe someone could help me. What if I'm taking the exam, but fail a part or have in total lower points? Do I receive a lower level certificate or simply have to take the exam again? Thanks for the answers
Your overall score is based on the average of all the parts of the paper. So even if you did fail one part, you won't necessarily have to take the exam again. If you know what exam you are taking have a look at our exams page (www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/). Go into that particular exam and there will be an explanation on how to read your results. If that doesn't answer your question, it would be best to ask your instructor/teacher or your test centre.
Cambridge English Thank you very much
not clear !
So in order to get CAE certificate, I need to hit a minimum of 180 points, which is 78,3% of correct answers, am I correct?
So for C2 it would be 87%, amiright?
That is a logical supposition but I am pretty sure it is not correct. I am myself utterly confused by their peculiar assessing system.
www.google.com.co/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/210434-converting-practice-test-scores-to-cambridge-english-scale-scores.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjYj4fRlNvrAhVquVkKHYVrA50QFjAAegQIDxAD&usg=AOvVaw1oPmMxLnJ3_FuedNGhI30X
This is the chart for the minimum number of correct answers that you need to obtain in each section in order to get a given certificate.
For example in listening you need a minimum of 60% correct answers in the CAE to get a C1 or 90% in the FCE. The same pattern repeats for the rest of the exams as well. Depending on the section you may need from 80% up to 90% correct answers to get the Grade A
Well, when you do a CAE certificate, you get points, which are converted to the CERF scale. Please type a phrase in Google: "A guide to converting practice test scores to Cambridge English Scale score". It will help you ;) You should find a PDF on the Cambridge site.
I've just done my exam, so, the results will be available in 4 weeks or so. However, I am about to move to another country. I would love to know if it is possible to get the Certificate while being abroad? (Btw how would they know my address anyway if I did not leave it anywhere?)
You'll need to contact your centre and let them know your new address.
@CambridgeEnglish is it possible to send me a link showing a model of a FCE Certificate with C1 level on it?
Hi, if i have 140 points i the key exam this significate that i have the level of preliminary pass?
Yes, you would have the same level as a Preliminary pass. It would say so on your certificate - that you achieved level B1 (not A2).
Hello Cambridge University, I do have a question about rating levels. If I apply for a "Cambridge English: Advanced" examination and get 205 points, will I have a C1-A level or a C2-C level certificate, even though I didn't apply for a "Cambridge English: Proficiency"? Thank you!
Hi Kevin, your certificate will say that you achieved Cambridge English: Advanced Grade A which is equivalent to CEFR C2.
I have achieved C1 level certificate. Can this be converted into IELTS??
C1 level is 7-8 in IELTS (6.5+) ,and 95+ (TOEFL IBT)
Great
I am getting ready for FCE first for schools.when we do sample papers my listening(I get about 24 marks out of 27) , writing and speaking seems confident. but for Reading and use of English i make about 15 mistakes.
How will it effect my overall score?
Also,for the writing test i want to know if i make a spelling mistake the whole marks for the sentence get reduced?Thank you.
Hi Sandani, your overall Cambridge English Scale score for the whole exam is the average of the five individual scores that you receive for the four skills and Use of English. So if you score lower on one skill, it may bring down your overall score. We recommend taking a preparation course and reading extensively to improve your Reading and Use of English.
Spelling and punctuation is important. Although spelling errors and faulty punctuation are not specifically penalised, they can sometimes impede communication so do make sure you check your work.
thank u.I got my results and I have a b2 level for the FCE exam...is that level good enough or?
I am taking the CAE this December and may I know how to increase my levels?
I am doing all the practice test books and past papers books...
Hi Sandani, Cambridge English: First is certified at B2, so you passed the exam. Congratulations. You may find these links helpful for further preparation:
www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-english/
www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams/advanced/preparation/
facebook.com/cambridgecae/
Cambridge English Thank you!I got to know this week that I scored 190 for speaking and use of English but I have scored low for writing ,153 for it.!I never expected that to happen.may I get some more useful links for writing questions too?
Sandani Rodrigo I had 190 on my reading and listening and got 188 on speaking but i got 164 on writing.But now at my school we have a hour a week to prepare us for this.I sugest writing stories and maybe having a relative check for mistakes or if a word is used too much.Hope if this little tip helps
I got 179 points on the fce b2 exam. Feels bad i didn't get 180. I could have been assigned the c1 level. Will this affect my opportunities in the future? Because I am a de facto c1 level.
Just take the advanced exam, if you are sure you have C1, what's the problem
Yesterday I scored 169 points on my B1 test. If I am asked what level I have by a manager or a university, do I have to say I have B1 or B2?
B2
I am taking the FCE exam soon. What score do i need to pass the exam? What if i don’t pass?
It explains on this page: www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/first/results/
I took 156 on my fce test so I am b1 at the high scale,however,i think my reading score was so low because when I was practising by myself I was doing very well..
I think that you guys corrected wrong!!! I deserve a B2 certificate I did the online general English test and it was b2 instead of b1
Please help me!
You an make an appeal here: support.cambridgeenglish.org/hc/en-gb/articles/202838326-Re-marking-your-exam-Results-Enquiries-and-Appeals
How did the appeal go?
Hello. If I don't pass the CAE exam and I get a score of 170, for instance, will I get the certificate of the B2 exam?
Yes you will
I got 150 points on my A2 test and got a B1 certificate. I did a B1 test this year. How many points do I need to get in the exam to get a B2?
Rijad Hunter more than 160
hello, where can I buy the book? I want to self study.
Which book do you need? You can find out full catalogue here: www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/catalog/
I got 168 on overall scores is that a pass though?
It means you are at B2 level.
Hello. Can you help me please? Is there a formula to convert the ket practice score of every seccion (reading and writing= 60 total points , listening = 25 total points and speaking = 45 total points) to the Cambridge English Scale? . I entered the Cambridge web page but it only provides with examples . For instance, for the reading and writing :
practice test score ---- Cambridge English scale score
55 140
40 120
25 100
but it does not provide with a complete list for every practice test score....I would really appreciate if someone helps me ....Thanks
Hi Joshua, those scores are the minimum practice test score required to achieve the level. You can find out more here: www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/210434-converting-practice-test-scores-to-cambridge-english-scale-scores.pdf
Thanks for answering. I have already seen the site you shared with me. It is the same. What if the student gets 43 in the reading and writing, 12 in the listening and 40 in the speaking? How do you change these scores to the cambridge scale? I need a formula or a complete least of scores for any score in every of the four sections of the exam.....Thanks for your help. Greetings.
True. I am still looking for the answer.
I've got a question I've been unable to find the answer to. So, if the maximum amount of points one can achieve for one of the areas is 230 - or is it 210? it's reported differently in every source I read -, how does the evaluation system work in the case of, for instance, the Use of English+Reading part, which contains 56 questions? What questions should I be more careful to elaborate because they are worth more points?
Hi Vivi, we think you'll find it helpful to take a look at this document. www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/210434-converting-practice-test-scores-to-cambridge-english-scale-scores.pdf
Cambridge English Thank you!
Someone to know How many question I need right in listening B1 for arrive a 140 points?
Please check this document to find out how to convert practice test scores to the scale. www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/210434-converting-practice-test-scores-to-cambridge-english-scale-scores.pdf
Thanks 🙏🙏🙏
Is Pass with Merit good enough for a PET candidate who is B1. I am kind of disappointed in myself because I have 159 points and the Pass with Distinction is on 160.
PlumbityBobity aww. I got 170 from PET.
Im dissapointed of myself too🙁🙁, i have 156 points
Heyo I have a question! How much % do I need overall to pass the CAE exam?
We don't work in percentages. You can see the minimum practice test score you need in each paper to pass the exam here: www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/210434-converting-practice-test-scores-to-cambridge-english-scale-scores.pdf
Excuse me! I would like to enquire somethink! In case you achieve 180, it is considered that you have passed B2 with an A or C1 with a C! I beg you to reply to my question, because I' m giving exams these days and I am nervous.
Hello, a score of 180 would be B2 with a Grade B.
Cambridge English maybe you meant grade A.
it depends on which certification you applied for. If you take the FCE test and you get 180 you get a B2 Certification with an A. If you apply for CAE and you get 180 you get a C1 Certification with C. It depends on which Certification you have paid.
I got B2 from PET exam, will it count as B2??
I think it does, if it shows B2 on your certificate. It depends who you want to show it to.
Yes, it does.
Cambridge English thank you so much.
Is this still valid in 2022?
Yes, it is.
How can I now my level in English
Y should we attend this ?
how long I need to passe from A2 to b2
It takes about 200 language learning hours to move from one level to the next, so to move from A2 to B2 would take the average learner about 400 language learning hours. You can find out more here:
support.cambridgeenglish.org/hc/en-gb/articles/202838506-Guided-learning-hours
It takes about 200 language learning hours to move from one level to the next, so to move from A2 to B2 would take the average learner about 400 language learning hours. You can find out more here:
support.cambridgeenglish.org/hc/en-gb/articles/202838506-Guided-learning-hours