Which part 2 Writing tasks are different?
FCE has STORY (Schools) and ARTICLE, CAE has PROPOSAL
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
What’s the difference in Use of English part 4 between FCE and CAE?
Word count; FCE 2-5, CAE 3-6
What’s the difference in Speaking pt 2?
FCE pt 2 has two photos and one question, CAE three photos (choose 2 to compare) and two Qs
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
How many parts are there in Reading and Use of English in each exam?
FCE 7 parts, CAE 8 parts
How long are Writing tasks in each exam?
FCE 140-190 words, CAE 220-260
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
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)
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