Exam structure
In the writing section of the C2 Proficiency exam, you must demonstrate your ability to write various texts in English. It consists of two parts and lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Part 1: You will read two texts of approximately 100 words each and then write a discursive essay (240–280 words). You will summarize the main points of the texts, evaluate the arguments, and present your own ideas in a clear text.
Part 2: You choose one of four tasks (questions 2–5) and write a text of 280–320 words, e.g., an article, letter, report, or review, depending on the given context.
( C2 Proficiency exam format | Cambridge English, n.d.)
Part 1
(Multiple choice)
Three short, unrelated recordings, each approximately 1 minute long. You will listen to the recordings and answer two multiple-choice questions per recording with three options (A, B, or C). Practice identifying gist, detail, function, purpose, theme, speaker, addressee, feeling, attitude, and opinion.
Part 1
(Multiple choice)
Three short, unrelated recordings, each approximately 1 minute long. You will listen to the recordings and answer two multiple-choice questions per recording with three options (A, B, or C). Practice identifying gist, detail, function, purpose, theme, speaker, addressee, feeling, attitude, and opinion.
1. Identify and underline the key points of both source texts. Make sure these points are also addressed in your final text.
Here's a basic writing checklist to guide you. If you're looking for a more detailed, c2 version, you can find it here .
2. Use an academic writing style with a formal or neutral tone.
Tips
3. Organize your ideas clearly with an introduction, ideally 2-3 paragraphs, a conclusion, and appropriate linking words.
4. Finally, draw conclusions based on the information from your entire text. Above all, avoid contradictions.
Writing
How can you prepare?
Since you probably already have a general understanding of how to write texts, I will give you some learning strategies and tips that will help you perform best on the exam.
There are various approaches to preparing for the exam. The main thing is that you practice all the different exam questions and feel confident by the end. To familiarize yourself with the different types of questions, you can use these guides . To practice, I recommend the website write and improve .
When practicing, it's essential to use AI to both generate problems and correct your writing. Choose your favorite AI, use a prompt ( like this one ) to generate a problem, and then send the AI your writing. If you don't want to search far for an AI, you'll find a Grok window below.
AI writing assistant
