English C1

English level C1 – Very Advanced
Level description and overview of language exams

English level C1

  • Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning.
  • Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
  • Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
  • He/she can formulate a clear and well organised detailed text regarding difficult topics and can demonstrate conscientious use of principles of correct syntax, connecting expressions and means of expressing linked ideas in text.
  • Skřivánek language levels: very advanced.

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English language exams for level C1

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

General English exam at level C1

The exam includes:

    • reading and using the language (90 minutes);
    • writing (90 minutes);
    • listening (approximately 40 minutes);
    • oral testing (15 minutes, conducted with two candidates)

Cambridge English: Business Higher (BEC Higher)

This exam tests knowledge of business English at level C1

The exam includes:

    • reading (60 minutes);
    • writing (70 minutes);
    • listening (approximately 40 minutes);
    • oral testing (16 minutes, conducted in pairs).

TOEFL iBT®

Test of English as a Foreign Language

General English exam for candidates at level B1 and higher especially in an academic context

    • the level of proficiency is determined by a point score;
    • the candidate must achieve 95-113 points for level C1;
    • the test result is valid for 2 years;
    • the exam includes:
      • listening (41–57 minutes);
      • reading (54–72 minutes);
      • writing (50 minutes);
      • oral testing (17 minutes).

TOEFL® EssentialsTM

Test of English as a Foreign Language

General English exam for candidates from level A0 up to C2 especially in an academic context

  • shorter and easier version of TOEFL iBT®
  • the level of proficiency is determined by a point score;
  • the candidate must achieve 10-11.5 points for level C1;
  • the test result is valid for 2 years;
  • the exam includes:
    • listening (21–34 minutes);
    • reading (22–33 minutes);
    • writing (24-30 minutes);
    • oral testing (13 minutes).

TOEIC® Listening and Reading

Test of English for International Communication

    • this exam tests the ability to communicate in an international work environment;
    • level is determined according to a point score from A1-C1;
    • listening test (approximately 45 minutes), reading test (75 minutes);
    • the test result is valid for 2 years.

TOEIC® Speaking and Writing

Test of English for International Communication

    • this exam tests the ability to communicate in an international work environment;
    • level is determined according to a point score from A1-C1;
    • writing test (approximately 60 minutes), oral test (20 minutes);
    • the test result is valid for 2 years.

IELTS – 7-8

International English Language Testing Systém

General English exam at level A2 and higher

    • the level of proficiency is determined by a point score;
    • the candidate must achieve 7–8 points for level C1;
    • candidates can choose between the Academic or General module,
    • the exam includes:
      • listening (30 minutes);
      • reading (60 minutes);
      • writing (60 minutes);
      • oral testing (11-14 minutes).

LanguageCert International ESOL C1 Expert

General English exam at level C1

    • the exam focuses on the practical use of language in authentic situations;
    • the written and oral tests of the exam can be taken separately;
    • the exam includes:
      • listening (30 minutes);
      • reading and writing (160 minutes);
      • oral testing (15 minutes).

telc English C1

The European Language Certificates

General English exam at level C1

The exam includes:

    • reading and use of language (90 minutes)
    • listening (40 minutes)
    • writing (70 minutes)
    • oral testing (16-24 minutes, conducted in groups of up to four candidates)

telc English B2- C1 Business

The European Language Certificates

Business English exam at level B2-C1

The exam includes:

  • reading (50 minutes)
  • use of language (20 minutes)
  • listening (40 minutes)
  • writing (60 minutes)
  • oral testing (20 minutes, conducted in pairs)

telc English B2- C1 University

The European Language Certificates

Business English exam at level B2-C1 for young adults who are interested in studying at English-speaking colleges or universities, and for people who have already begun their studies or are working in an academic field

The exam includes:

  • reading (50 minutes)
  • use of language (20 minutes)
  • listening (40 minutes)
  • writing (60 minutes)
  • oral testing (20 minutes)

Standardized exam JASPEX - level C1

Standardized exam tests knowledge of the English language at level C1

The exam includes:

  • a written test - reading comprehension, listening, use of language and writing (240 minutes)
  • an oral test (approximately 15 minutes)

ECL C1

European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages C1

General English exam at level C1 for candidates from 14 years of age

The exam includes:

    • listening (approximately 30-35 minutes)
    • reading (45 minutes)
    • writing (75 minutes)
    • oral testing (13-15 minutes for an individual exam, 18-20 minutes for an exam in pairs and 28-30 minutes for an exam in a group of three candidates)

State Language Exam General

General English exam at level C1

    • minimum number of guided learning hours: approximately 4000
    • the exam is organized by language schools with accreditation for state language examinations throughout the Czech Republic
    • the exam includes:
      • written part
      • reading (55-60 minutes),
      • writing (85 minutes),
      • listening (40-45 minutes),
      • use of language (55-60 minutes)
    • oral test (25-30 minutes)

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