We’ve recently had our monthly B1 Preliminary (PET) assessment. My English learners have shown good control of the language structures, great listening and reading comprehension skills. Bravo! There’s been something not fully up to scratch, though. This made me wonder whether there is something I can do to help B1 (PET) candidates avoid the well-known … Read more
Cambridge B1 Preliminary Level When it comes to reading comprehension skills, most English learners, when reaching the B1 level, find it pretty challenging. Alongside an increase in length of the reading texts, a change which requires a longer attention span, the difficulty to get a good score is largely due to not fully understanding what … Read more
When it comes to Cambridge examinations or any other official English tests, a sound grammar literacy is pivotal. Grammar control is the basis for all candidates’ success. Even though learners are on cloud nine to find out that there are no grammar tasks in the English official examinations, they will soon realize that grammar is … Read more
Knowing how much English learners struggle with B1 phrasal verbs, when they reach the Cambridge B1 (PET) Preliminary level, made me think of what else can be done to help them get the hang of these verbs. Eureka! I’ve got it! Some time ago, during the summer school, I organized a scavenger hunt. The goal … Read more
Today we will look into all the A2 level grammar and structures that the young English high-flyers will learn along the way and will be familiar with before they go on and start the following level, B1. Not only will you find out what the A2 level grammar topics are, you will also be invited … Read more
Today’s activity will help you successfully do Part 2 of the B1 Preliminary exam reading paper. 5 X 8? Does this ring a bell to you? This refers to the structure and format of the reading task Part 2: 5 descriptions of people, and 8 short texts. Candidates must find the perfect match by taking … Read more
Are you a best-selling author or a storyteller of great renown? Would you rather write an article or a story when doing the writing paper part 2 of the Cambridge B1 Preliminary exam? Both are entertaining and colourful pieces. Still, the article is fully addressing the readers while keeping them engaged though personal anecdotes and … Read more
The key to your success in the Writing paper of the B1 Preliminary Cambridge exam lies in the following top-five writing tips: Know what types of texts and questions are required in the exam. Know what each of these texts must include. Practise writing using exam tasks. Always proofread your work: correct, add, replace or … Read more
How to align B1 Preliminary with B2 First? A load of grammar and a steady flow of vocabulary! As part of an English learner’s journey throughout a Cambridge exam preparation course, a lot has been learnt. The level of fluency, though, is still delicate. So much study material that at a certain point you feel … Read more
Phrasal verbs are not easy to learn, and they deserve to be once again highlighted. For this very reason, I’ve decided to bring out this article, which is a follow-up to the one earlier published, Phrasal Verbs. Categorization is one infallible way to make such verbs learner-friendly. They can be classified into various ways, be … Read more