The C1 Advanced is an official Cambridge exam that certifies an advanced (C1) level of English according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference).

The expression “Full Throttle” is used in English to mean going at maximum speed, with full energy and commitment. It is an intensive course designed to make fast progress, consolidate knowledge and reach C1 level in a short period of time, with a clear focus on preparing for and passing the C1 Advanced exam.

Who is this course for?

Students with a solid B2 level who need a strong boost to their English and who want to:

• Prepare for and pass the official C1 Advanced exam in a short period of time.

• Study or work in academic or professional environments where an advanced level of English is required.

• Meet university, postgraduate, civil service or official requirements that demand C1 level.

• Communicate with fluency, accuracy and confidence in complex and formal contexts.

Course objectives

In an intensive 50 h or 60 h format, the course aims to:

• Refine the four skills in a balanced way (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking).

• Develop a precise, natural and advanced use of English in academic and professional contexts.

• Master the key techniques and strategies of the C1 Advanced exam.

• Reach the exam with confidence, good timing and control, maximising the chances of success.

What is covered in the course

• Grammar: consolidation and refinement of advanced structures, precise use of verb tenses, passive voice, complex reported speech, advanced modal verbs and nuances of meaning.

• Vocabulary: advanced collocations, complex phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions, academic and professional C1-level vocabulary.

• Exam strategies: effective time management, advanced reading and listening techniques, planning and correcting written texts.

• Intensive speaking practice: full speaking simulations, structured debates, professional role-plays and formal presentations.

• Mock exams: practice with real Cambridge-style tasks to consolidate format, pace and confidence.

Discounts:

• Unemployed students: 20% discount (DARDE document required).

• University students: 20% discount on any fee for one student throughout the course.