If you are currently preparing your students for the Cambridge exam and you still don't know what to do on 31st October, then this A2 Halloween speaking lesson is just for you! Bring a seasonal twist to the exam practice and combine the familiar A2 KEY speaking format with questions, vocabulary and picture-based tasks about… Continue reading Cambridge KEY Exam Practice: Halloween Speaking
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Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 2 (Speaking Circle)
While speaking tasks might not seem that terrifying, the truth is that for many students, having to talk on their own for a full minute in Speaking Part 2 can feel like the longest sixty seconds of their lives. Honestly, I totally get it. Speaking naturally, with no one helping you out, is tough —… Continue reading Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 2 (Speaking Circle)
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
A2 – Reading and Writing Part 6 – Christmas Email
We are about to enter the most magical time of the year – Christmas! This season offers immense potential for countless themed lesson plans. For this reason, I would like to propose a Christmas email writing lesson that cleverly encourages students to write emails inviting their friends and coworkers to an office Christmas party. I… Continue reading A2 – Reading and Writing Part 6 – Christmas Email
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 PET – Speaking Part 3 (work)
The Cambridge Preliminary and First exams are split into two groups - students and adults. Today, I'm focusing on the adult side and putting together a lesson where students can chat about different job options and career paths, just like in PET Speaking Part 3. This lesson is great because it lets everyone discuss the… Continue reading Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 3 (work)
Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 4 (sports)
Cambridge examiners enjoy discussing sports, and it’s easy to see why—it's a universal topic that resonates with almost everyone. To engage students effectively, introduce them to a speaking strategy that encourages them to express general opinions, share personal views, and support those opinions with examples, all centered around the theme of sports. Unfortunately, I believe… Continue reading Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 4 (sports)
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
B2 – Use of English Part 2 – Motorbike Stunt Rider
Find one student who loves the Use of English. I dare you. Most of my students understand the rules of it and there are times when they can do it very well, but still deep inside, they despise it. I decided to look at some free online resources and transform one of the Use of… Continue reading B2 – Use of English Part 2 – Motorbike Stunt Rider
Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 2 – Prepositions of place
Do you often find yourself speaking for extended periods of time alone? If you work for a company and give presentations frequently, the answer is likely yes. However, have you ever had to describe a picture to someone? Probably not. This is why so many people struggle with this part of the PET speaking exam.… Continue reading Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 2 – Prepositions of place
