Video Intensivo C1

In this video, Elisa explains the complete structure of the LanguageCert C1 exam and how the grading system works. You will learn the difference between the Spoken Exam and the Written Exam, how each module is scored, the options to take it online or in person, time management during the exam, and what happens if you fail one of the parts. Additionally, key concepts such as the modular system and the Take2 option are explained.

In this video, Elisa explains in detail how the LanguageCert C1 Written Exam works. You will see how the Listening, Reading, and Writing module is organised, how much time you have for each part, and how to manage the 3 hours and 10 minutes of the exam. You will also learn the differences between the online and in-person format, how the scoring works, and what strategy she recommends to organise your time and make the most of each section of the exam.

In this video, Elisa explains how the Listening section of the LanguageCert C1 exam works and what to expect in each of its 4 parts. You will learn about the different types of exercises, how to manage the audio tracks, strategies for answering multiple choice questions and short answer exercises, as well as key tips to improve your listening comprehension and make the most of every point in the exam. You will also discover how to train your listening progressively from lower levels up to C1 and C2.

In this video, Elisa explains how the Reading section of the LanguageCert C1 exam works and what to do in each of its 4 parts. You will learn strategies for true/false exercises, gapped texts, matching questions, and open-ended answers. You will also discover how to locate information quickly, avoid common mistakes, manage your exam time, and improve your vocabulary in a practical way while training with real C1-level texts.

In this video, Elisa explains how the Writing section of the LanguageCert C1 exam works and what differences there are between the two written tasks. You will learn what types of texts may appear, how to manage the word count, how to make the most of the information in the prompt, and what strategy to follow to develop ideas naturally and with good vocabulary. You will also discover practical tips for choosing topics you are confident with and adapting your writing to a real C1 level.

In this introductory video, Nacho explains how to work on grammar strategically for the LanguageCert C1 exam. You will discover which advanced structures can help you sound more natural and earn extra points in Speaking and Writing, even though the exam does not have a specific grammar section. You will also learn how to integrate these structures into the exam and how to practise each unit with specific exercises in MySuit.

In this video, Nacho explains how to use the passive voice strategically to improve your level in the LanguageCert C1 exam. You will learn when to use passive structures, how to form them correctly, and how to apply them in Speaking and Writing to sound more formal, objective, and academic. You will also discover the use of impersonal structures such as It is believed or It has been argued, which are very useful for answering general questions and achieving more natural and advanced English.

In this video, Nacho reviews all the key conditionals for C1 level and explains how to use them to express hypotheses, consequences, judgements, and complex situations in English. You will learn the differences between zero, first, second, third, and mixed conditionals, how they are constructed, and when to use them in Speaking and Writing. You will also discover how to use modals such as would, could, and might to sound more natural, precise, and advanced in the LanguageCert exam.

In this video, Nacho introduces inversions in English and explains why they are a key structure to stand out in the LanguageCert C1 exam. You will learn how to alter the order between subject and verb to add emphasis, sound more natural, and demonstrate an advanced level in both Speaking and Writing. You will also see classic examples of inversion and how to start using them strategically in the exam.

In this video you will discover why linking words are one of the most important keys to reaching a real C1 level in English. Elisa explains how to use connectors to organise ideas, create contrast, add information, and develop a much more fluent discourse in both Writing and Speaking. You will also learn how they affect Reading and Listening too, how to avoid basic repetitions like but or because, and how to study linking words strategically according to their use and level.

In this video, Nacho explains how to tackle the formal email or formal letter in the first part of the LanguageCert C1 Writing section. You will learn how to open a letter to the editor, what register to use, how to structure your paragraphs, and how to develop one or two ideas clearly and cohesively. You will also see useful resources to sound more formal, such as passives, modals, contrast connectors, and the inversion with should to close the letter with an advanced structure.

In this video, Nacho explains how to write a report for the LanguageCert C1 exam and what characteristics this type of formal and impersonal text must have. You will learn how to structure a report with clear headings and subheadings, how to present data and percentages to support your ideas, and how to use passives and recommendations to sound more objective and professional. You will also discover how to organise the information so that the reader can quickly find the most important conclusions.

In this video, Nacho explains how to tackle the story in the LanguageCert C1 Writing section, one of the most common tasks in the second part of the exam. You will learn how to build interesting characters, create more emotional and less visual atmospheres, and use advanced narrative techniques to truly sound like a C1 level. You will also see which grammar and narrative connectors you must use — past tenses, inversions, reported speech, and narrative linkers — to give your story quality and fluency.

In this video, Elisa explains how to write a review for the LanguageCert C1 exam. You will learn what the true purpose of this type of writing is: helping the reader decide whether it is worth investing time or money in a product, service, film, restaurant, or experience. You will see how to correctly structure a review with a title, introduction, body, and final recommendation, as well as how to combine positive and negative aspects to sound more natural and convincing. You will also discover how to provide personal context to give credibility to your opinion and what useful expressions you can use to recommend — or not recommend — what you are writing about.

In this video, Elisa teaches you how to write an article for the LanguageCert C1 exam. You will learn the ideal structure for this formal or semi-formal writing task, how to create engaging titles, develop an introduction that captures the reader's attention, and correctly organise your ideas into clear and cohesive paragraphs. You will also see how to address opinions, advantages, and disadvantages without losing sight of the bullet points in the prompt, and how to close the article with a final reflection or a forward-looking idea to sound much more natural and advanced. Elisa also explains the most common mistakes candidates make and how to improve your vocabulary, connectors, and structure to reach a true C1 level.