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A structured Cambridge preparation programme for B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, built around level-specific tasks, criteria-based feedback and measurable progress.
The course is not repeated past-paper practice. It is a clear system for understanding exam requirements, developing language control and learning how performance is assessed.
Structure
A 10-month course with revision cycles and mock exams.
Criteria
Speaking and Writing are assessed using Cambridge criteria.
Level-specific courses
B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency are taught as separate tracks.
Predictability
Progress is tracked through realistic performance, not guesswork.
Is this course right for you?
A quick way to decide whether structured Cambridge preparation is the right fit for your goal.
This course is for you if
- You have a clear Cambridge exam goal.
- You are ready for long-term preparation.
- You need criteria-based Speaking and Writing feedback.
- You want measurable progress before exam day.
It is not designed for
- Casual speaking practice.
- Shortcuts or exam hacks.
- Only completing past papers.
- A very short revision course.
Choose your exam course
Each exam has its own entry level, target performance and preparation route.
Recommended entry: B1+ / early B2
Build the accuracy and control required for confident B2 performance.
Apply for placementRecommended entry: strong B2 / early C1
Develop the range, flexibility and consistency required at C1.
Apply for placementRecommended entry: C1+ / early C2
Work towards precise, nuanced and sustained C2-level performance.
Apply for placementWhat the programme develops
The outcomes and the method are connected: you learn what the exam requires and how to perform under those conditions.
Exam knowledge and task awareness
Understand task purpose, assessment focus and common traps.
Language range and accuracy
Develop grammar, vocabulary and control at the target level.
Speaking and Writing performance
Practise productive skills with criteria-based feedback.
Strategy and consistency
Build reliable performance under timed exam conditions.
How the programme works
A two-part view of the course: what you do weekly and how progress is assessed over time.
Programme components
- 10-month structured programme.
- Focused exam-task work.
- Grammar and vocabulary development.
- Guided Speaking and Writing.
Revision and assessment cycle
- Regular revision and consolidation.
- Mid-course mock exam.
- Final mock exam.
- Criteria-based teacher feedback.
How progress is measured
Progress tracking focuses on the parts of the exam where vague feedback is least useful.
Speaking
Performance is checked against interactive communication, discourse management, range and accuracy.
Writing
Feedback is linked to content, communicative achievement, organisation and language.
Exam readiness
Mock exams and revision cycles show whether performance is becoming reliable.
Meet your teachers
Sofia Dias
TKT certification
MA Linguistics
CAE, CPE (A)
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Karina Tumasyan
CELTA certification
MA Linguistics, PhD candidate
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Vladimir Pavlovich
TESOL certification
MA Linguistics, MA Education
PhD candidate
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Format
Small groups or individual preparation.
Online
Live lessons with materials and feedback.
Schedule
Agreed with each group after placement.
Pricing
Choose your exam level first, then choose the weekly pace that matches your preparation timeline.
Standard Track
1 lesson per week
approximately 4 lessons per month
per month, based on 2 000 ₽ per lesson
Optimal Track
2 lessons per week
approximately 8 lessons per month
per month, based on 1 750 ₽ per lesson
Standard Track
1 lesson per week
approximately 4 lessons per month
per month, based on 2 200 ₽ per lesson
Optimal Track
2 lessons per week
approximately 8 lessons per month
per month, based on 1 875 ₽ per lesson
Included in every track
FAQ
Practical details about placement, assessment, track changes and certificates.
Ready to prepare for your Cambridge exam with a clear system?
Start with placement assessment, then choose the exam course and weekly pace that match your target.
What learners say about AEE
Vladimir’s C2 Proficiency course significantly improved my vocabulary, grammatical accuracy, and understanding of effective exam strategies. The clear structure, carefully selected materials, and supportive atmosphere made the course both productive and enjoyable—I only wish I had started studying with him sooner.
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Vladimir’s C2 Proficiency course helped both my daughter and me achieve remarkable progress: she passed CPE at 19 with a score of 223, and my own English improved significantly. The expertly structured lessons, original materials, extensive self-study resources, and supportive atmosphere made the course exceptionally valuable.
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Sonya’s well-structured course helped me expand my active vocabulary, use more complex grammar, and greatly improve both my comprehension and speaking speed. I also became much more confident when communicating and completing exam tasks.
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The CAE preparation course offered the ideal balance of manageable vocabulary study, thorough exam practice, and plenty of speaking. Sonya always helped me express my ideas more precisely, and I became noticeably more fluent and confident.
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Vladimir created a warm, supportive atmosphere while keeping the course firmly focused on the exam. Clear guidance on assessment criteria, task strategies, timing, and independent study helped me prepare more effectively and stay motivated throughout.
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Vladimir’s well-structured course and carefully organised materials helped me achieve my long-awaited C2 certificate. His guidance, regular homework, and the study-buddy option kept me motivated throughout the ten months and made the hard work truly worthwhile.
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I took Vladimir’s C2 Proficiency preparation course and achieved my goal of passing the exam with a Grade A. The course was exceptionally well structured, and Vladimir provided comprehensive exam strategies, highlighted potential pitfalls, and supplied all the materials needed for success.
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