Quick Ideas for Back to School
Posted on02 Sep 2022
Isn’t it incredible how another school year is about to begin? (Or perhaps you’re already back to school or even in the... Read More
Pre-A1 to C2 Question challenge day 1
Posted on21 Apr 2022
Today I am launching a challenge. I will take a question that could be asked in a Cambridge speaking test, as well... Read More
Recognising paraphrasing in A2 Key (for Schools) Listening Part 3
Posted on08 Feb 2021
The ability to recognise paraphrasing is a key element in performing well in A2 Key Listening Tests. Developing this ability is key... Read More
Wording of questions in Cambridge Speaking Tests Part 1
In this post, I’m going to look at two areas related to the questions that typically appear in Part 1 of the... Read More
‘New’ resources!
Posted on28 May 2020
Today, I thought I’d write about the word ‘new’ – an extremely common three letter word, which learners will encounter again and... Read More
Focus on: View
Posted on13 Mar 2020
Today, I’m going to write about the word view. It’s an interesting word, and I like the way it sounds! It rhymes... Read More
Student guides to Cambridge Assessment English Tests
Posted on23 Oct 2018
I came across two very useful video guides for students for the B2 First speaking tests when I was putting together resources... Read More
Key – QUIZ – KEY DATES IN THE HISTORY OF B2 FIRST
Posted on20 Oct 2018
Today, I’m sharing the answers to the quiz I posted about Key Dates in the History of B2 First. I’m going to... Read More
Quiz – Key dates in the History of B2 First
Posted on18 Oct 2018
To kick off my first seminar tomorrow, I’ve written a Quiz on the key dates in the history of B2 First. I... Read More
Next seminar – San Sebastian – Tips for the Tricky Bits in C1 Advanced Paper 1
Posted on01 Oct 2018
Next week, I’ll be heading to one of my favourite cities – San Sebastian to give two seminars – Tips for the... Read More