Ready for C2 Proficiency
August – December 2026 Cohort
One of the things that has surprised me most over the years is that many of the people who prepare for C2 Proficiency with me are English teachers.
They use English every day. They explain grammar confidently. They read widely and communicate with ease. Yet when they sit down to complete a C2 task, many begin to doubt themselves.
I've found that the challenge rarely comes from a lack of language. More often, it lies in making a series of thoughtful decisions under exam conditions: understanding exactly what the task requires, selecting and organising ideas, adapting language to suit the context and communicating clearly within a limited amount of time.
Preparing for C2 Proficiency involves developing those habits gradually. Throughout this course, we'll work across all four papers, giving equal attention to language development, exam preparation and the thinking that supports successful performance.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for English teachers and advanced learners who:
have a strong C1 level of English (or higher);
are preparing for Cambridge C2 Proficiency;
would like structured preparation across Reading & Use of English, Writing, Listening and Speaking;
enjoy learning in a small group where discussion, reflection and questions are encouraged.
This cohort continues from the first semester of 2026, and we have completed the first three units of the coursebook. New participants are very welcome, provided they already have the appropriate language level.
If you're wondering whether this is the right point to join, I'd be happy to discuss your previous experience and help you decide.
My approach
Over the years, I've become increasingly interested in what happens before a student arrives at an answer.
When someone is working through a task, I'm not only looking at the final product. I'm paying attention to the decisions they're making along the way, because those decisions often reveal much more about learning than the answer itself.
It's quite common, for example, to see a student spend several minutes trying to perfect a single sentence. When that happens, I usually encourage them to finish the thought first. We can always return to refine it. Before a piece of writing can be improved, it has to exist.
Moments like these shape the way I teach every paper of the exam.
During our lessons, you'll be encouraged to explain your reasoning, compare different approaches, experiment with ideas and reflect on your choices. Those conversations help us identify patterns, clarify misunderstandings and develop the judgement that Cambridge C2 requires.
I see learning as a gradual process. Complex skills develop through careful observation, deliberate practice and thoughtful feedback. My role is to provide guidance and support while helping you become increasingly independent, so that the strategies we develop together remain useful long after the exam.
What we'll work on
Throughout the course, we'll prepare for all four papers:
Reading & Use of English
Writing
Listening
Speaking
Along the way, you'll have opportunities to:
become more familiar with the demands of each paper;
approach tasks with greater clarity and confidence;
make more informed decisions about language, organisation and communication;
recognise patterns in your own performance through personalised feedback;
develop strategies that you can continue to apply independently.
How we'll work
Lessons combine guided practice, discussion, collaborative analysis and individual feedback.
Sometimes we'll work under exam conditions. At other times, we'll slow the process down, focusing on one aspect of a task before bringing everything together again. I've found that this kind of deliberate practice helps students understand not only what works, but why it works.
Between lessons, I encourage participants to spend around two hours each week consolidating what we've covered through coursebook activities, writing assignments and reflection on feedback.
Throughout the course, participants will complete two full mock exams. One will be completed independently outside class, giving you the opportunity to apply what you've been developing throughout the course. The second will take place during one of our lessons under exam conditions, providing a realistic opportunity to experience the pace and demands of the C2 exam before the real test.
Course information
Dates: 7 August – 11 December 2026 (No lessons on 16 October and 20 November.)
Schedule: Fridays, 5:00–7:00 p.m. (BRT)
Duration: 17 live online lessons
Group size: Minimum of 3 participants, maximum of 6.
Keeping the group small allows everyone to participate actively, ask questions and receive individual attention throughout the course.
Course materials
We'll use Ready for C2 Proficiency (Macmillan), by Fiona Aish, Ethan Mansur, Jo Tomlinson and Roy Norris, as our main coursebook.
Additional materials and mock tests will be shared through Google Classroom at no extra cost. A Gmail account is required to access the platform.
Lessons are recorded whenever one or more participants are unable to attend. Recordings remain available for seven days.
Investment
Option 1: July registrations
6 monthly payments of R$340.00 (July–December)
Option 2: August registrations
5 monthly payments of R$408.00 (August–December)
About me
I've been teaching English for over fifteen years, with a particular interest in Cambridge English Qualifications, writing development and language education for teachers.
I hold a degree in Languages (UNESP), the Cambridge C2 Proficiency qualification, CELTA, TKT (Modules 1–3) and Trinity CertPT.
Teaching continues to fascinate me because every lesson offers a chance to understand how people learn. Watching a student gradually recognise patterns, make better decisions and become more confident in their own judgement is one of the most rewarding parts of my work, and it continues to shape the way I approach every course I teach.
Still wondering whether this course is right for you?
Choosing a preparation course is an important decision.
If you'd like to talk about your current level, previous experience with Cambridge exams or whether this cohort would be a good fit, I'd be very happy to hear from you.