Comparing B2 Speaking photos with venn diagrams
Posted on31 Jan 2023
Today I had fun preparing this post which shares how to use venn diagrams to practise comparing two photos for Part 2... Read More
Pre-A1 to C2 Question Challenge day 2
I was astonished to see how long it was since I posted my first Question Challenge! Apologies for this – I do... Read More
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
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
‘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
Bilbao Seminar – Preparing for B2 First and C1 Advanced Reading Skills
Posted on28 Feb 2020
Friday morning, I’ll be in Bilbao at the British Council to share ideas and insights into B2 First and C1 Advanced Reading... Read More
Seminars – 2020 A2 Key B1 Preliminary: Overview and C1 Advanced Writing
Posted on21 Feb 2020
For the second time in a month, I’ll be in San Sebastian. This time, looking at A2, B1, B2 and C1 levels. ... Read More