About A2 Flyers Part 4
Posted on05 Apr 2021
In this post I’m going to focus on A2 Flyers Reading and Writing Part 4. Many young learners find this part of... 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
Personal questions in A2 Key, B1 Preliminary, B2 First speaking tests : Say three things
Very often in Part 1 of the A2 Key, B1 Preliminary and B2 First speaking tests, candidates answer personal questions with very... Read More
Taking part in the Cambridge Live Experience
Posted on10 Sep 2020
I’m so excited and honoured to be taking part in the Cambridge Live Experience today. The line-up of speakers and sessions looks... Read More
About A2 Key Reading Part 3 and how to do it
Posted on29 Jun 2020
Today, I’ll analyse A2 Key Reading Part 3 and give some tips on how students can approach it. In Part 3 of... 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
Applying real life (magazine) reading skills to a (B1 Preliminary) Reading Paper
Posted on08 Jan 2020
In this post, I’m going to share some ideas for approaching an exam Reading Paper – in this case, B1 Preliminary –... Read More
About 2020 A2 Key Reading Part 2
Posted on12 Dec 2019
In this post, I’m going to analyse Part 2 of the A2 Key Reading and Writing Test. It follows on from one... Read More
Preparing for A2 Key Speaking Part 2, Phase 2
Posted on30 Oct 2019
This post, with tips and ideas to help students prepare for A2 Key Speaking Part 2, Phase 2, follows on from my... Read More