ChatGPT for Cambridge C1 exam preparation - Pass B2 & C1 exam with ChatGPT

Create unlimited Use of English, Writing and Speaking tasks for your Cambridge B2 & C1 exam

Hayley Morris English Teacher at i-Speak English

Prepping for the C1 Advanced or the Cambridge B2 First exam? Well studying for your exam just got way easier with ChatGPT! This can be your secret weapon, making your study sessions more interactive, personalized, and, dare I say, a bit more fun. Let’s check out how ChatGPT can change the way you prep for your Cambridge exams.

Why ChatGPT?

ChatGPT isn’t just any chatbot. It’s like having a tutor available 24/7 that can tailor its responses to your needs, whether you’re tackling the B2 First or C1 Advanced levels. From expanding your vocabulary to creating practice tests, this AI can do a lot more than just hold a conversation.

Learn C1 and B2 Vocabulary with ChatGPT

Vocabulary is a huge part of language proficiency, especially when preparing for Cambridge exams like the CAE or B2 First. With ChatGPT, you can easily build and expand your vocabulary tailored to these tests.

How to Create Vocabulary Lists: Simply ask ChatGPT to generate a list of advanced-level words commonly found in the C1 Advanced and B2 exams. You can do this by topic or by word-type. Let's say you're studying the CAE exam and you want to learn vocabulary on Work/Business, you can try this prompt:

Write a list of 20 words for the Cambridge C1 exam on the topic of Work/Business. Include a mix of phrasal verbs, idioms, collocations and adjectives

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And here's the result:

TOP TIP! - If you need more context, you can ask ChatGPT to give you an example sentence for each word or phrase.

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Once you have your list, the next step is turning these words into a study tool.

Making Flashcards with Quizlet: Take the vocabulary list and input it into Quizlet. This platform allows you to create digital flashcards that can be used for self-testing. Not only does this help in memorizing words, but it also allows you to practice them in various contexts, enhancing retention and recall.

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Create Use of English Tasks

The Use of English tasks in Cambridge exams test your ability to manipulate and structure your language. ChatGPT can help you create unlimited practice tasks for free!

How to Create Use of English Tasks: Ask ChatGPT to create a specific Use of English task and always remember to give an example of the task you want so that it understands exactly what you need. To do this, just copy and paste any Use of English task your find on the internet as an example. Here's a prompt to try:

Create a Cambridge B2 Open Cloze exercise on the topic of FOOD. Use the example below as a guide to formatting: + EXAMPLE

Then copy and paste your example directly after the command and ChatGPT should give you a new Open Cloze tasks to practice.

TOP TIP! When you've complete the tasks, just ask ChatGPT for the answers.

Create B2 and C1 Writing Tasks

Writing is a huge component of both the B2 First and C1 Advanced exams. ChatGPT can be instrumental in generating prompts for practice. Whether you want to write a Cambridge C1 essay, report or proposal, you can get ChatGPT to create unlimited Cambridge Essay Questions in seconds!

How to Create Writing Tasks: Use a prompt like the one below and DON'T FORGET to give ChatGPT an example of what you want:

Create a Cambridge B2 Writing Part 1 Task on the topic of FOOD. Use the example below as a guide to formatting: +EXAMPLE

RELATED: CAMBRIDGE C1 ADVANCED ESSAY WRITING VIDEO COURSE

Correct Your B2 & C1 Essays

After writing essays, getting feedback is crucial. Here’s where ChatGPT can play a role as a first pass editor.

How to Get Corrections: Copy and paste your completed essay into ChatGPT with this prompt:

Correct the following writing at B2 /C1 LEVEL, correct for grammar errors, vocabulary errors, syntax errors and give suggestions to improve cohesion and coherence

*NOTE - ChatGPT is not a Cambridge examiner, so it won't mark the essay according to Cambridge exam marking criteria. BUT there is a way around this! Download the Cambridge Teacher Handbook for either B2 or C1, find the marking criteria in the back of the book and copy and paste that criteria into ChatGPT with following prompt:

Correct this writing according to the marking criteria below (copy & paste the criteria)

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Create B2 & C1 Speaking Questions

Speaking is perhaps the most daunting part of any language exam because it’s so unpredictable. However, ChatGPT can help you prepare by simulating the speaking test environment.

How to Generate Speaking Questions: Always tell ChatGPT your level (B2 or C1), what part of the speaking exam you want to practice and a topic. Here is what your prompts should look like depending in which part of the speaking exam you want to practice

SPEAKING PART 1

Write 10 Cambridge C1 Speaking Part 1 questions on various topics

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SPEAKING PART 2 - here you will need to give brief descriptions of photographs as an example. Use this Cambridge C1 Speaking Part 2 Blog post to find examples.

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SPEAKING PART 3: This will be similar to speaking part 2 whereby you will have to describe the task in an example. Take a look at the prompt below

Preparing for your Cambridge exams doesn’t have to be a drudge. With ChatGPT, you’ve got a versatile tool that can help tailor your studying to be as effective and engaging as possible. From brushing up on your vocabulary with interactive flashcards to writing essays and practicing speaking, this AI has got you covered every step of the way.

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