In this post we are suggesting a lesson plan aiming to build students’ ability to understand short texts such as (more…)
In this post we look at a task format that is present in Cambridge English exams at CEFR levels B1 to C1, including Business. This is the multiple matching reading task, where readers’ competence lies not so much in understanding a text in detail, but mostly in extracting specific information in a time-effective manner.
Use this video with your class in order to give your students an overview of the Speaking Test in B1 (more…)
What is it that you like about your job as a teacher? How long do you need to think before (more…)
Imagine you are inside a building like this, and you need to describe it to somebody. How long can you keep going?
Of course, your students will not have to cope with the task of describing such a spectacular place, but what crossed your mind first, when looking at the picture and wondering about describing it?
Whether you are preparing your students for B1 Business Preliminary, or you are simply teaching a general Business English course (more…)
Here we are suggesting a slightly playful activity to use with the true-false task in B1 Preliminary / Preliminary for (more…)
You are starting the Cambridge English exam preparation course, and need a teaching material for the first lesson? We are (more…)
Need inspiration for your first lesson on your Cambridge English exam preparation course? Why not pick a material from below (more…)