Why do Cambridge and writers love rhetorical questions?
Posted on03 Mar 2025
Rhetorical questions are loved by everyone – writers, teachers and Cambridge examiners. too! Why is this the case? Just what are rhetorical... Read More
How to write catchy titles for Cambridge exams
Posted on13 Nov 2024
Why titles are important in the Cambridge exams Catchy titles are a must when it comes to writing an article or a... 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
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