Exam format: FCE vs CAE | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

CAE Listening pt 4 is similar to FCE Listening pt 3, but more demanding. How?

FCE pt 3 has 5 speakers, one matching task, while CAE pt 4 has two tasks to be done simultaneously

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Both levels include an essay. How are they different?

FCE requires candidates to come up with their own idea related to the prompts given → 4-5 paragraphs; in CAE 3 prompts are provided, candidates write about 2 an

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What’s the difference in timing between the different parts of the exam?

R&UofE: FCE 75 mins, CAE 90 mins /// Writing: FCE 80 mins, CAE 90 mins /// Speaking: FCE 14 mins, CAE 15 mins

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Which part 2 Writing tasks are different?

FCE has STORY (Schools) and ARTICLE, CAE has PROPOSAL

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Both FCE and CAE Listening pt 1 consist of short extracts with questions. What are the differences?

FCE has 8 extracts with one Q each (8 in total), CAE has 3 extracts with two Qs each (6 in total)

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How long are Writing tasks in each exam?

FCE 140-190 words, CAE 220-260

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How is Reading pt 6 FCE different from Reading pt 6 CAE? What other differences are there regarding Reading tasks?

FCE pt 6 insert sentences in the correct place in the text, CAE cross-text multiple matching (4 Qs and 4 texts, find similarities/differences in opinion/attitud

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