May 26th is Dracula Day – a holiday dedicated to one of the most famous vampires in the world. While most people don't celebrate Dracula Day (and I would even go as far as to say that most people don't know it exists), it provided me with the perfect excuse to create a music review… Continue reading C1 – Music Reviews: Giving Balanced Opinions
Category: C1 CAE
Christmas-themed C1 speaking
'Tis the season again! Time really flies, doesn't it? So, I've got a fun Christmas gift for all the Cambridge prep teachers out there - Christmas-themed speaking activities for CAE candidates. There's truly nothing better than relaxing after a busy prep time while still getting ready for that exam, all in a festive vibe! I… Continue reading Christmas-themed C1 speaking
Cambridge CAE Reading & Use of English Part 4: Read Your Future
Fortune telling CAE lesson and Use of English might not seem like they have much in common, but they actually make a surprisingly good combination. Use of English Part 4 is all about one thing – changing the wording without changing the meaning. And what better way to introduce that idea than with deliberately vague… Continue reading Cambridge CAE Reading & Use of English Part 4: Read Your Future
Cambridge CAE Exam Practice: Halloween Speaking
Halloween is a great excuse to take a break from more traditional exam preparation without actually sacrificing exam practice. This C1 Halloween speaking lesson follows the structure of the CAE Advanced Speaking test, so students can practise all four parts of the exam while discussing Halloween traditions and celebrations. I originally created this lesson because… Continue reading Cambridge CAE Exam Practice: Halloween Speaking
C1 – Fit or Healthy: The Olympian Paradox
10th October is World Mental Health Day - a day that encourages us to think about, of course, mental health and well-being. It also provided me with the perfect excuse to create a C1 mental health lesson exploring a slightly unexpected question - can someone be extremely fit but still be unhealthy? When we think… Continue reading C1 – Fit or Healthy: The Olympian Paradox
Cambridge CAE Speaking Part 2: The World of Games
Games have been part of human culture for thousands of years. From traditional children's games played outdoors to modern video games enjoyed online, people of all ages use games to relax, socialise, compete, and develop new skills. In this CAE Speaking Part 2 lesson, students learn how to compare and contrast different types of games… Continue reading Cambridge CAE Speaking Part 2: The World of Games
CAE – Speaking Part 2 – Gendered Jobs
March is an incredible month for various reasons, one of them being International Women's Day. Don't shy away from the topic as it may bring up an engaging debate about gendered jobs - jobs that are typically associated with either males or females. The internet is filled with information about International Women's Day and its… Continue reading CAE – Speaking Part 2 – Gendered Jobs
C1 – Relationships at work (HR)
With Valentine's Day coming soon, it may be a good moment to bring the topic of romance to your classroom. You can approach this subject in many ways, one of them being office relationships - something that all adult learners have experienced and may have some stories to share. Love can be found in unexpected… Continue reading C1 – Relationships at work (HR)
B2/C1 – Assessing English Proficiency (HR)
As a teacher, there are times when it is difficult to assess a student's English level. This task gets easier with time but requires a high level of understanding of the language. What if you have no background in language teaching and still need to decide on someone's language level from a conversation? It is… Continue reading B2/C1 – Assessing English Proficiency (HR)
C1 – AI in Medicine: Changing Healthcare
Even though artificial intelligence has already become part of everyday life, it still feels slightly futuristic when we think about its role in healthcare. From smart assistants and navigation apps to recommendation systems and autonomous vehicles, most people already interact with AI daily, often without even realising it. That is exactly why I decided to… Continue reading C1 – AI in Medicine: Changing Healthcare
