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22 Feb 2021

Different, non-exam things to do with any listening text

TagsA2 Key, A2 Key for School, B1 Preliminary, listening, Tips

Today, I’m going to share some ideas for some different, non-exam things to do with listening texts. Very often, we use listening texts in class to introduce or recycle language perhaps. We ‘test’ our students’ ability to understand spoken language....

11 Feb 2021

About Pre-A1 Starters Listening Part 4

Posted ByAnne Robinson

Tagslistening, Pre A1 Starters, Tips

This post, about Pre-A1 Starters Listening Part 4, is inspired by my own personal experience. Watching candidates doing the Pre-A1 Starters Listening Part 4, I often see them wondering which thing to colour with the colour they heard. With a...

8 Feb 2021

Recognising paraphrasing in A2 Key (for Schools) Listening Part 3

Posted ByAnne Robinson

TagsA2 Key, A2 Key for Schools, B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency, listening

The ability to recognise paraphrasing is a key element in performing well in A2 Key Listening Tests. Developing this ability is key to success in both Listening and Reading Tests at all levels, and, in fact, in learning a language....

6 Feb 2021

Engaging with A2 Key (for Schools) Listening Part 2

Posted ByAnne Robinson

TagsA2 Key, A2 Key for Schools, listening

Today, I’m sharing some ideas for engaging with A2 Key Listening Part 2. It follows on from the post where I shared some insights and tips About A2 Key (for Schools) Listening Part 2. Let’s look at the task again,...

5 Feb 2021

About A2 Key (for Schools) Listening Part 3

Posted ByAnne Robinson

TagsA2 Key, A2 Key for Schools, listening

Today’s post will examine A2 Key (and A2 Key for Schools) Listening Part 3 Let’s look at the Part 3 Listening from the A2 Key for Schools Handbook. You can find this, and other resources, here: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/teaching-english/resources-for-teachers/ What’s in this...

30 Jan 2021

About A2 Key (for Schools) Listening Part 2

Posted ByAnne Robinson

TagsA2 Key, A2 Key for Schools, listening, Tips

In today’s post, I’ll share some tips and advice about A2 Key for Schools (and A2 Key) Listening Part 2. What’s in this part of the A2 Listening Test? Let’s take a look at the sample Part 2 task from...

21 Jan 2021

Engaging with A2 Key Listening Part 1

Posted ByAnne Robinson

TagsA2 Key, A2 Key for Schools, creativity, listening

Today, I’m going to share some ideas for engaging students with A2 Key Listening Part 1. This follows on from my previous post, About A2 Key Listening Part 1. The sample questions I mention below come from the A2 Listening...

18 Jan 2021

About A2 Key (for Schools) Listening Part 1

Posted ByAnne Robinson

TagsA2 Key, A2 Key for Schools, listening

In this post, I’m going to analyse A2 Key (and A2 Key for Schools) Listening Part 1. You can find the A2 Key for Schools Exam Preparation Digital Poster, with so many useful links here: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/supporting-teachers/ Let’s start with the...

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