Linda Joona, Pre-school teacher, Sweden

Why did you choose to take C1 Advanced?

I knew C1 Advanced would help me later in life when applying for jobs, or just as something extra special in my CV. However, I mostly did it to challenge myself.

How do you think C1 Advanced has helped you to achieve your goals?

I have definitely had the chance to get some of my jobs thanks to my C1 Advanced results. It helps me stand out in the crowd of people who know English in our country. It has also boosted my confidence and made me believe in my abilities. To live in Sweden and be able to show that I have a high level of English helps me get somewhere in job interviews and other challenging areas of life. 

What would you say to someone thinking about taking C1 Advanced?

Take it! It will be very useful when you are applying for jobs or English courses at university level. It also helps if you want to rise above the crowd in a country where practically everyone speaks English. If you can show on paper that you are "better" than others at speaking or communicating in English, it will help you tons.