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Good morning everyone! Today, I’d like to talk
about three important international English
exams: the PET, FCE, and CAE.
These exams are offered by Cambridge English
and are designed to test different levels of English
proficiency.
PET
The first exam is the PET, which stands for
Preliminary English Test. It is aimed at
students who have reached the **B1
level**, or intermediate English level. This
exam is practical and focuses on everyday
communication in English.
There are four sections in the exam: reading, writing,
listening, and speaking. The reading and writing part lasts
about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and it tests how well you
understand texts and can express yourself in writing. The
listening section is about 35 minutes long and checks how
well you can understand spoken English in daily situations.
Finally, the speaking part, which lasts around 12 to 17
minutes, is a face-to-face conversation with an examiner. PET
is ideal for people who want to improve their English for
travel, work, or personal development.
FCE
Next, we have the FCE, which stands for
First Certificate in English. This is designed
for **B2 level**, or upper-intermediate
learners. The FCE is a bit more advanced
and is useful for people who need to use
English at work or for academic purposes.
Like the PET, the FCE also tests reading, writing, listening,
and speaking skills, but with a stronger focus on complex
situations. The exam takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes.
The reading and use of English section takes 1 hour and 15
minutes, testing how well you can understand and use
English. The writing section lasts 1 hour and 20 minutes,
where you’ll need to write essays or reports. The listening
part lasts 40 minutes, and the speaking test, which takes 14
minutes, is done face-to-face, where you’ll be asked to speak
on more challenging topics. This certificate is widely
accepted by employers and educational institutions.
CAE
Finally, the CAE, which stands for Cambridge
Advanced English, is for learners who have reached
the **C1 level**, or advanced level in English. This
exam is often required for professional or academic
settings, such as universities or high-level jobs where
excellent English skills are necessary.
The CAE is quite comprehensive, lasting about 4 hours
in total. It has similar sections to the other exams:
reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The reading
and use of English section lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes,
the writing part takes another 1 hour and 30 minutes,
and the listening test takes 40 minutes. In the speaking
part, which takes 15 minutes, you’ll be expected to
have in-depth discussions and express complex ideas
clearly. This exam shows that you can confidently use
English in professional or academic environments.
Thank you for listening! I hope this information helps
you understand the different levels of English exams
and their purposes.

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