This Cambridge University ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) certificate is asked for by many universities in English-speaking countries. It is also very useful when applying for a job.
Preparation for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
Learning outcomes
- Express oneself spontaneously, fluently and precisely in social, professional and academic contexts; convey finer shades of meaning when dealing with complex subjects; when necessary, rephrase one's ideas in a natural way
- Understand without effort all text types even abstract and linguistically complex, whether or not they relate to one's own field
- Understand without difficulty speech in a wide range of contexts, take accurate notes
- Reconstruct facts and arguments from written and oral sources to create a coherent summary
- Write complex, clear, well-structured texts in an appropriate style, adapted to the target reader (letters, reports, essays, reviews, etc.)
- Be aware of the socio-cultural implications of the language used by other speakers and react accordingly
- Apply learning and exam management strategies
Practical information
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| Required level | C2 | Level descriptor |
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Structure of the module (per week) |
> Group | 2 periods |
| > Multimedia Centre (EMA)* | 1 free-access period | |
| Timetable | Fixed according to the availability of the participants | All information |
| Fees | Language Center courses are only for members of the UNIL community (with a few exceptions) | All information |
*When indicated, the multimedia space for independent learning (EMA) is an integrated part of the course. It can be “online registration” or “free access” (details)
The complete preparation course runs over 2 semesters. We recommend you follow both semesters (Autumn and Spring) – which means re-enrolling for the course the following semester.
You need to pay to take this examination and to sign up yourself (external examination with no connection to the Cdl)
