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
Further work on C1 Advanced Reading Part 6 Why do we sleep texts
Posted on09 Mar 2020
Today, I’m sharing some ideas for further work on the Why do we sleep texts. In my previous post, I outlined an... Read More
Training students to tackle C1 Reading Part 6
Posted on04 Mar 2020
Many students (and teachers) fear C1 Reading Part 6. It’s a new task, which doesn’t appear in any other Cambridge Assessment English... 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
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
Let’s work on Cambridge: B2 First for Schools Paper 1 Part 2
Today, I’m sharing some ideas to work on a Cambridge English: First for Schools gap fill text. In my previous post, I shared... Read More