You’ve made it through B1 and B2. You’ve built the foundation, you’re feeling more confident and now?

Welcome to C1, the level where English stops being a skill you have and becomes a tool you use. This is where you can say exactly what you mean, exactly how you want to say it.

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Where you can read between the lines, catch nuance and express ideas so clearly that people forget you're not a native speaker.

At C1, English isn’t a barrier. It’s a bridge, and it opens doors everywhere.

What life looks like at C1:

You can explain big ideas clearly.

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In meetings, debates or deep discussions, you sound like you know exactly what you’re talking about – because you do.

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• Express nuanced opinions: "I see the appeal of city living, but what people don't talk about enough is the mental toll it takes."
• Share complex thoughts clearly: "What strikes me about the whole situation is how everyone's so focused on quick fixes when what we really need is a complete shift in mindset."

Live anywhere and fit in everywhere.

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You're working internationally, studying abroad or just deeply embedded in an English-speaking environment. You can:

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• Paint vivid pictures: "The flat itself was gorgeous! Tons of natural light, really high ceilings... but it was so full of clutter that I couldn't quite tell how big the rooms were."
• Read between the lines: "When my boss said we'd circle back to my suggestion, I knew we were never going to talk about it again."

You handle academic and professional English like a pro.

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Reports, presentations, negotiations, research - no problem! C1 means:

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• Navigating workplace dynamics: "I noticed some tension in today's meeting. Maybe we should have a quick chat before our next session to make sure everyone's on the same page?"
• Communicating with confidence: "Based on what I've seen so far, I'd recommend we postpone the launch until we've addressed these issues. Better to get it right than rush it."

You enjoy English culture the way it was meant to be experienced.

Whether it’s stand-up, Shakespeare or a BBC drama, you catch the subtleties:

• dry humour
• wordplay
• cultural references that fly past most learners

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This is where English really comes alive because you go beyond the words needed to communicate and experience the richness of the language in its full form.