Dates and Times:

In the first semester of 2023, there will be four CPE groups available (all times in BRT):

  • Tuesday and Thursday mornings, from 7.00 to 8.00 a.m.;
  • Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 20.15 to 21.15;
  • Friday mornings, from 9.15 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.;
  • Friday afternoons, from 14.00 to 16.45.

The course:

This is a two-semester*, online preparation course for the Cambridge CPE (C2 Proficiency), aimed at preparing teachers of English who wish to sit the exam at the end of 2023. The course focuses on general language development (speaking, writing, listening, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation), thorough analysis of exam tasks and tips on how to tackle them, and exam practice. The course comprises:

  • 40 hours of classes per term, online via Zoom;
  • 2 weekly classes of 60 minutes (Tue/Thu) or 1 weekly class of 150 minutes (Fridays);
  • 8 mocks of exam papers per term — two of each paper (Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening and Speaking), followed by thorough feedback;
  • Reading and discussion of 4 books per semester.

The lessons are live, but they are all recorded and will be available for 7 days for participants in case they miss any lessons.

*We cover the contents of the course book over two semesters

Investment:

  • R$ 3.000,00, payable in
    • 4 monthly instalments of R$ 750,00, via bank transfers (registrations in March 2023; deadline for registrations in the first term of 2023 — March 10);
    • 1 payment of R$ 2.850,00 (5% discount) upon registration.

To register, click here.

Available discounts:

  • Public school teachers in Brazil: 10%
  • 2022 C2 students continuing in 2023, when you register by January 10, 2023: 10%
  • Current or former CELTA students: 10%

Course materials:

Extensive reading program – first semester 2023

The four books we’ll be reading and discussing together during the first semester of 2023 are:

Course schedule – first semester 2023:

Tuesday and Thursday group, from 20.15 to 21.15:

  • January 31;
  • February 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 23, 28;
  • March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30;
  • April 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27;
  • May 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30.
  • June 1, 6, 13, 15, 20, 22.

Friday groups, from 9.15 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. or from 14.00 to 16.45:

  • February 10, 17, 24;
  • March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31;
  • April 14, 28;
  • May 5, 12, 19, 26;
  • June 2, 9.

Technical requirements:

Every course participant must have:

  • A computer connected to the internet (avoid using tablets or mobile phones), equipped with a camera and a microphone;
  • A Gmail account to watch recordings;
  • Broadband connection to the internet (at least 10 Mbps). 

General information:

In order to schedule a placement test or for further information, please contact us (in Portuguese) at +5511 94505-1811. If you do not speak Portuguese, please write an email to higor@higorcavalcanteelt.com. 

  • Every group must have at least 6 participants, and a maximum of 15;
  • Classes are recorded and are available for course participants for 7 days;
  • It is vital that participants do homework assignments diligently, and that they dedicate around 3-6 hours a week (apart from classes) to do course-related work;
  • Participants must be at least at a C1 level to take part in the course;
  • The extensive reading program is not optional;
  • When you register for the 2023 C2 course, you are entitled to the following discounts:

*You’ll receive a promo code for this course upon registering for the C2 course.

To register, click here.