How to prepare for a Cambridge exam: 5 tips

October 28, 2026

1. Know your level

Before you start preparing, take a free level test to find the exam that suits you.

2. Learn the format

Find out how many parts each paper has and which question types to expect.

3. Manage your time

Do practice tests under real time limits.

4. Practise Listening every day

Listen to English podcasts or videos for 15 minutes a day.

5. Get your Writing checked

Have a teacher mark your writing and improve it using the feedback.