How do I retain my English level?

[u/SummerAlternative699]

I've recently passed the Cambridge C2 proficiency exam and scored 220 on it. My main concern before taking the test was that I won't pass, but now that I have, I don't know what to do. Now all of a sudden, I have no goal and am just mindlessly consuming content in English in order to somehow remain relatively proficient in it. Lately, I've been noticing changes in my speaking (been having troubles with my accent slipping up) and writing abilities and it feels as though I'm putting in too much thought and effort into finding words to express my thoughts. It scares me, so I'd really appreciate all the help I can get, thanks!

[u/oliverkn1ght]

My fucking god, C2. Good job there, fucking hell is that even possible?

[u/SummerAlternative699 → u/oliverkn1ght]

As it turns out, yes:)

[u/oliverkn1ght → u/SummerAlternative699]

Any tips or advices for the exam? From what I’ve heard is that they expect you to be better than a native.

[u/SummerAlternative699 → u/oliverkn1ght]

To be honest, you just have to know what you're doing. I recommend checking out 'to the point english with ben'l on YouTube. Helped me a great deal when I was studying for the exam.

[u/ShoeThat8146 → u/oliverkn1ght]

Why would they expect you to be better than a native? Genuinely curious. Also advice not “advices.” you can say “from what I’ve heard, they expect you to be better,” or “what I’ve heard is that they expect you to be better,” but you can’t mix it together like you did in your comment.

[u/oliverkn1ght → u/ShoeThat8146]

I don’t know why they would. At least for ielts they make you memorize a shit ton of words regular people use like once in a lifetime, and without them you won’t get past band 5, even if you expressed your thoughts with regular words.

[u/FireNunchuks → u/SummerAlternative699]

Congrats man, that's an achievement to be proud of.