Cambridge C2 Proficiency Course
Course Outline: C2 Proficiency Preparation
Module 1: Introduction to C2 Proficiency
- Lesson 1: Overview of the Exam
- Description of each part of the exam
- Exam format and timing
- Scoring criteria
- Lesson 2: Diagnostic Test
- Initial test to assess students’ current level
- Identify strengths and areas for improvement
Module 2: Reading and Use of English
- Lesson 1: Multiple Choice Cloze
- Tips and strategies for filling in gaps
- Practice exercises
- Lesson 2: Open Cloze
- Techniques for identifying the correct words
- Practice with feedback
- Lesson 3: Word Formation
- Rules and patterns in word formation
- Practice exercises
- Lesson 4: Key Word Transformations
- Paraphrasing strategies
- Common grammatical structures
- Practice exercises
- Lesson 5: Reading Comprehension (Multiple Choice and Gapped Text)
- Skimming and scanning techniques
- Identifying main ideas and supporting details
- Practice exercises
- Lesson 6: Reading Comprehension (Multiple Matching)
- Strategies for matching information
- Practice exercises
Module 3: Writing
- Lesson 1: Essay Writing
- Structure and organization of essays
- Developing arguments and examples
- Sample essays with analysis
- Practice assignments with feedback
- Lesson 2: Proposals and Reports
- Format and language for proposals and reports
- Practice assignments with feedback
- Lesson 3: Reviews and Articles
- Writing engaging reviews and articles
- Practice assignments with feedback
- Lesson 4: Formal and Informal Letters
- Appropriate tone and style for different types of letters
- Practice assignments with feedback
Module 4: Listening
- Lesson 1: Understanding Different Accents
- Exposure to various English accents
- Practice exercises
- Lesson 2: Multiple Choice Listening
- Techniques for identifying key information
- Practice exercises
- Lesson 3: Sentence Completion
- Strategies for catching specific details
- Practice exercises
- Lesson 4: Matching Listening
- Skills for linking spoken information to prompts
- Practice exercises
- Lesson 5: Multiple Matching Listening
- Advanced listening strategies
- Practice exercises
Module 5: Speaking
- Lesson 1: Speaking Part 1 (Interview)
- Preparing for personal questions
- Practice interviews
- Lesson 2: Speaking Part 2 (Long Turn)
- Structuring a long turn
- Strategies for describing, comparing, and speculating
- Practice with visual prompts
- Lesson 3: Speaking Part 3 (Collaborative Task)
- Techniques for interactive communication
- Practice tasks with a partner
- Lesson 4: Speaking Part 4 (Discussion)
- Developing arguments and counterarguments
- Practice discussions
Module 6: Exam Strategies and Practice Tests
- Lesson 1: Time Management
- Tips for managing time during the exam
- Practice with timed exercises
- Lesson 2: Dealing with Stress
- Techniques for staying calm and focused
- Practice relaxation exercises
- Lesson 3: Full-Length Practice Tests
- Simulated exams under timed conditions
- Detailed feedback and analysis
Supplementary Materials
- Grammar and Vocabulary Worksheets
- Focused practice on advanced grammar and vocabulary
- Listening and Reading Comprehension Texts
- Additional practice materials
- Writing Samples and Feedback
- Collection of sample essays, reports, reviews, etc.
- Peer and instructor feedback