cpe overview
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C
Certificate of Proficiency in
English
Peterhouse: Founded 1209
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What is CPE?
Cambridge University’s Certificate of Proficiency in English is…
1. the highest level of Cambridge’s ESOL examinations
2. set at the Common European Framework of Reference level C2
3. recognised by employers and institutions across the world
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A little history
• CPE was originally introduced in YYYY
• It had only ? sections: Oral a?nd Written
• It lasted for X hours
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A little history
• CPE was originally introduced in 1913
• It had only ? sections: Oral and? Written
• It lasted for X hours
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A little history
• CPE was originally introduced in 1913
• It had only two sections: Oral and? Written
• It lasted for X hours
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A little history
• CPE was originally introduced in 1913
• It had only two sections: Oral and Written
• It lasted for X hours
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A little history…
• CPE was originally introduced in 1913
• It had only two sections: Oral and Written
• It lasted for a gruelling 12 hours
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The modern exam…
• consists of X sections
• and lasts for ?
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The modern exam…
• consists of just 4 sections
• and lasts for ?
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The modern exam…
• consists of just 4 sections
• and lasts for a slightly less exhausting 236…
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The modern exam…
• consists of just 4 sections
• and lasts for a slightly less exhausting 236 minutes
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In the modern exam…
The sections are called…
• Paper 1: ?
• Paper 2: ?
• Paper 3: ?
• Paper 4: ?
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In the modern exam…
The sections are called…
• Paper 1: Reading and Use of English
• Paper 2: ?
• Paper 3: ?
• Paper 4: ?
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In the modern exam…
The sections are called…
• Paper 1: Reading and Use of English
• Paper 2: Writing
• Paper 3: ?
• Paper 4: ?
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In the modern exam…
The sections are called…
• Paper 1: Reading and Use of English
• Paper 2: Writing
• Paper 3: Listening
• Paper 4: ?
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In the modern exam…
The sections are called…
• Paper 1: Reading and Use of English
• Paper 2: Writing
• Paper 3: Listening
• Paper 4: Speaking
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Paper 1 Reading and Use of English…
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Paper 2 Writing…
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Paper 3 Listening…
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Paper 4 Speaking…
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International English
The CPE draws its materials from English-speaking countries includingthe UK, US, Canada, South Africa and Australia.
Non UK spelling is acceptable but must be consistent
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C
That’s all folks!
Squire Law FacultyUniversity of Cambridge
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