What is CAE speaking test?

You have to speak for 1 minute without interruption and the interlocutor then asks the other candidate to comment on what you have said for about 30 seconds. The other candidate receives a different set of photographs and you have to listen and comment when they have finished speaking.

How long is the CAE speaking exam?

15 minutes
CAE Speaking Test Duration: 15 minutes (23 minutes for groups of three at centres where there’s an odd number of candidates). Participants: Candidates interviewed in pairs or threes. Two examiners: one examiner asks the questions, the other acts as assessor and doesn’t speak during the interview.

How many people fail CAE exam?

How many candidates pass the exam? Generally speaking, about two-thirds to three-quarters of candidates pass the CAE exam.

What percentage do you need to pass CAE?

Valid scores on the CAE Exam range from 160 to 210. A score of 180 or above is considered a “pass” and students with that score will receive the Cambridge C1 Advanced certificate, which corresponds to a level C1 in English on the CEFR.

How long is CAE speaking?

CAE Speaking consists of 4 parts and lasts for 15 minutes. This part normally involves two candidates, so you will have a speaking partner, a test-taker just like you.

How can I be good at speaking test?

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  1. Tip 1: Don’t memorise answers.
  2. Tip 2: Don’t use big and unfamiliar words.
  3. Tip 3: Use a range of grammatical structures.
  4. Tip 4: Don’t worry about your accent.
  5. Tip 5: Pause to think.
  6. Tip 6: Avoid using fillers.
  7. Tip 7: Extend your answers.
  8. Tip 8: Smiling helps pronunciation.

How long does Part 1 of the CAE Speaking paper last?

This first section of the CAE Speaking exam lasts about three minutes (five minutes for groups of three) and gives the examiner the chance to find out a little about you and your partner through some ‘getting-to-know-you’ questions.