Linking words are one of the main causes of headaches for English language learners. Students often feel unsure of their meanings and their use in sentences. That's why when one of my newest students asked me to have a class on connectors, I took on this challenge. I divided linking words into several groups: reason, result,… Continue reading Linking words of purpose, result and reason – B1 Speaking Part 3
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B1 – Pronunciation maze – /d/ and /t/
On Thursday, 24th February 2022, I attended a Cambridge webinar for teachers on Developing Speaking Skills for B1 Preliminary and B2 First for Schools with a focus on pronunciation. In this one hour session, the trainers showed many pronunciation exercises that may help our students in the speaking part of the exam. This webinar coincided… Continue reading B1 – Pronunciation maze – /d/ and /t/
B2 Use of English Part 3 – Incredible vegetables
I guess spring is in the air, and it makes me more inclined towards healthy food and keeping fit topics. This time we'll look into different vegetables and their health benefits. This will lead towards the lesson focus and the nemesis of Cambridge exam candidates - Use of English and word formation. This post and… Continue reading B2 Use of English Part 3 – Incredible vegetables
Starters – Listening Part 4 – FRUIT!
Language exams can be taken at pretty much any age possible - very young learners included! There are many opinions for and against examining children. Some people believe that we need to prepare to take exams early on, and get ready for the adult world, filled with examinations, courses and certificates. Others believe that children… Continue reading Starters – Listening Part 4 – FRUIT!
The science of attraction – C1 listening
February is such a cold month associated with such a warm day! In this class, let's talk about the truth behind physical attraction to another person while following the audio version of a TED-Ed video. The video talks about the science of attraction and explains all the fuzzy, gooey feelings we may get when meeting… Continue reading The science of attraction – C1 listening
Cambridge CAE – Writing Part 2 (review)
Do you know of anyone who has changed the world for the better? Someone who has positively impacted society? Using a free CAE writing exam, we will discuss the topic and teach advanced students how to write a successful review. All while following the writing assessment criteria. The other day, I was preparing an advanced… Continue reading Cambridge CAE – Writing Part 2 (review)
2022 – The year of the Tiger
I'm not one to obsess over zodiac signs and how accurately they can define our personalities. However, I enjoy reading my horoscope from time to time and seeing how accurate it is. I think that everyone is quite familiar with the Western zodiac, and believe it or not, zodiac signs tend to come up in… Continue reading 2022 – The year of the Tiger
Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 3
In the PET speaking exam, the students aren't alone - they go in with another candidate (sometimes even two!). For the most part, they don't need to communicate with each other. However, in Speaking Part 3 they need to exchange ideas and opinions for two minutes. And yes, they're being scored on the way they… Continue reading Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 3
Your year in preview
Let's forget about the past and start looking into the future! In my time teaching, I've taught the New Year's resolutions class one too many times! That's why I decided to switch it up just a notch. This year I dove into 2022 predictions about the world. I mean, the world is so unstable right… Continue reading Your year in preview
Your year in review
Happy New Year everybody! I hope you all had a lovely winter break and enjoyed your time off work. When everyone else is planning their resolutions and different ways of achieving them, why don't we look back at 2021 and analyse it month by month. I present you with a lesson plan for adults, levels… Continue reading Your year in review
