Pre-A1 to C2 Question challenge day 1
Posted on21 Apr 2022
Today I am launching a challenge. Twice a week, I will take a question that could be asked in a Cambridge speaking... 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
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
C1 Advanced Speaking and B2 First for Schools Reading and Use of English
I’ll be heading back to San Sebastian (lovely city) on 31st January to meet with some familiar (and new) teachers. Many of... Read More
C1 Advanced – Listening
Posted on15 Feb 2019
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