One-word and two-word sentences
Posted on10 Mar 2023
I’ve just finished giving a webinar where I mentioned the importance of one-word and two-word sentences (as well as sentences of other... Read More
Pre-A1 to C2 Question Challenge Day 3
In today’s post, on Question Challenge Day 3, the question is: Where do you live? Again, I’ve chosen a question that candidates... 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
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
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