EXAM TIPS
WRITING TEST
Visit El blog para preparar el writing de la escuela oficial de idiomas to get useful pieces of advice for your level and C1.
PROFICIENCY TESTS (CERTIFICACIÓN)
Visit listening by levels and exams (password required) to get lots of links to exams of your level
Here you will find some links to practise listening skills and more:
Ordered by type of task, C1:
https://idiomium.es/examenes/ejercicios-de-examen/nivel-c1-advanced/ejercicios-de-examen-listening-c1-advanced/
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening/advanced-c1
https://www.examenglish.com/CEFR/C1.htm
https://www.google.com/amp/s/natalialzam.wordpress.com/2018/10/31/bbc-podcasts/amp/
If you prefer a book to practise listenings check here:
https://www.amazon.es/Lives-Real-Listening-Advanced-Listening/dp/0007522339
Ordered by type of task, C1:
https://idiomium.es/examenes/ejercicios-de-examen/nivel-c1-advanced/ejercicios-de-examen-listening-c1-advanced/
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening/advanced-c1
https://www.examenglish.com/CEFR/C1.htm
https://www.google.com/amp/s/natalialzam.wordpress.com/2018/10/31/bbc-podcasts/amp/
If you prefer a book to practise listenings check here:
https://www.amazon.es/Lives-Real-Listening-Advanced-Listening/dp/0007522339
MEDIATION
Mediation can be written or spoken. Taken from Educantabria Language Teaching Testing:
"Oral mediation is construed to be synonymous with — simultaneous interpretation (at conferences, meetings) — consecutive interpretation (speeches, guided tours) — informal interpretation (e.g., in social and transactional situations for friends, family, clients, or of signs, menus, notices).
Written mediation is construed to be synonymous with — exact translation (of legal and scientific texts) — literary translation — summarizing gist (within L1 or between L1 and L2) — paraphrasing. "
Video explaining what mediation is: www.cristinacabal.com/?page_id=10144
EXAMPLES: explaining graphs and charts: eoic1.wordpress.com/ and vocabulary and word order to describe themwww.woodwardenglish.com/lesson/ielts-writing-task-1-describing-trends-vocabulary-word-order/
TRANSLATION: The idea is to explain with your own words the texts you are given. http://eoigijon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Mediation-activity-C1.pdf
Find a definition and lots of interesting sites to practise mediation on Victoria's secret site: https://victoriassecretenglishblog.wordpress.com/mediation/
"Oral mediation is construed to be synonymous with — simultaneous interpretation (at conferences, meetings) — consecutive interpretation (speeches, guided tours) — informal interpretation (e.g., in social and transactional situations for friends, family, clients, or of signs, menus, notices).
Written mediation is construed to be synonymous with — exact translation (of legal and scientific texts) — literary translation — summarizing gist (within L1 or between L1 and L2) — paraphrasing. "
Video explaining what mediation is: www.cristinacabal.com/?page_id=10144
EXAMPLES: explaining graphs and charts: eoic1.wordpress.com/ and vocabulary and word order to describe themwww.woodwardenglish.com/lesson/ielts-writing-task-1-describing-trends-vocabulary-word-order/
TRANSLATION: The idea is to explain with your own words the texts you are given. http://eoigijon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Mediation-activity-C1.pdf
Find a definition and lots of interesting sites to practise mediation on Victoria's secret site: https://victoriassecretenglishblog.wordpress.com/mediation/
