Estructura de un essay c1

The C1 Advanced Writing exam has two writing parts, which you must complete in 90 minutes. Both parts have a word limit of between 220-260 words. We recommend getting lots of writing practice under these conditions!

This is a collection of CAE (Cambridge C1) essays written by my students, with my thoughts about them. There’s also a video I made of me writing an essay. If you want CAE writing tips, there are lots in the writing section of this site.

The essence of a good essay is a clear structure. Here you want to introduce the topic in your own words. Your first line should also grab the reader’s attention, then you should paraphrase the question. Finally, try using a statistic or a rhetorical question. This will make them want to read on, right? Discuss the first option you’ve chosen.

And our list of the most common mistakes: Avoid contractions (I’m, they’re, we’re) as this is a formal writing. Don’t use first person pronouns (I, my, our, us). Practise under timed conditions. Use model answers to practise fixed expressions. Good luck! Looking for more help with your Cambridge C1 Advanced exam?