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
Teaching towards C2
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
Using mobile photos for the Cambridge English: photo tasks
In my previous post, I shared an idea for generating ideas for the describing the photo task in the Cambridge English: Preliminary... Read More
Simply Proficiency! in Barcelona
Posted on18 Mar 2015
I was invited by Exams Catalunya to give a seminar on preparing students for Cambridge Engiish: Proficiency in Barcelona on Tuesday, 17th... Read More