Prepare for the Cambridge exam with Berlitz France
Whether you want to prepare for your Cambridge language test for academic advancement, professional opportunities, or simply personal growth, Berlitz France can help you achieve your best scores. You can choose between live online classes or in-person private lessons and learn in a supportive environment with our native-fluent instructors. We offer you personalized course content that matches your level, goals, and learning style.
How to prepare for the Cambridge exam
Cambridge preparation courses are taught in a one-on-one setting, where the intensity of the instruction can be personalized.
Thanks to extensive research and expertise, Cambridge’s diverse proficiency exams are today recognized and accredited all over the world. They are broadly recognized certifications that can be used at many institutions worldwide as proof of language proficiency. Many Cambridge proficiency exams are suitable for study and visa applications.
The practice-related tests - often better known by their abbreviations like KET (Key English Test), PET (Preliminary English Test) or BEC (Business English Certificate) - cover a wide range of proficiency levels from basic to native-speaker levels. The tests are all geared to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages and accredited by some 15,000 institutions worldwide (employers, universities, governments) as proof of language skills. Although Cambridge is in Great Britain, the exams also test international variations of English. So in the listening comprehension exercises, you will also hear voices from Australia, South Africa, and North America, as well as British English for example.
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What does Cambridge exam assess?
You can take your Cambridge exam on paper or on the computer. The test takes about 3,5 hours to complete and assesses the following skills:
Reading skills
Tests your ability to understand and analyze different text formats, including fiction, newspapers, and magazines, while measuring your proficiency in grammar and vocabulary through specific exercises.
Writing skills
In this part of the test, you are required to create two different pieces of writing, such as letters, reports, reviews, and essays.
Listening skills
Assesses your ability to follow and understand a range of spoken materials, such as news programs, presentations, and everyday conversations.
Speaking skills
Evaluates your speaking skills in real-life situations with one or two other candidates.
Which Cambridge test is the right one for me?
Before you decide on an exam, we assess your current language level with an oral test at a Berlitz Center to help you select the test that's right for you. Once we have determined the right exam, we prepare you for it in flexible and efficient individual lessons. You then quickly acquire the necessary skills and background knowledge that you need to prepare for your Cambridge exam.
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KET - Key English Test
KET tests your comprehension of simple phrases, vocabulary, and grammar. It confirms that you are able to communicate in an English-speaking country and exchange important information. It is especially suitable for people with limited proficiency in English, who wish to spend time abroad.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To start preparing for your Cambridge test, you can follow these steps:
- Assess your current English level at one of Berlitz's language centers in France.
- Receive feedback on your results.
- Establish what you need to study for a successful exam.
- Prepare for Cambridge with private lessons that are tailored to your needs and preferences with Berlitz France.
You can take Cambridge preparation classes in one of our Berlitz language centers across France. Our centers offer in-person and online classes both in a private setting.
You can prepare for Cambridge at:
No, students can take part in our Cambridge preparation programs no matter their language level.
Before you decide on a test, we assess your English skills with a test at one of our language centers, to establish your current level. We provide you with feedback on your results and, if necessary, you can prepare specifically for the test with private lessons from Berlitz, online or at a center.
We believe that three months is sufficient time to prepare for the Cambridge exam. During this time, we can assess your strengths and weaknesses, develop a study plan for you, and assist you in practicing with Cambridge-style materials.