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Are you going to sit for C1 Advanced exam any time soon? Then, you will find this blog useful as I’m going to share some key phrases and expressions you can use to impress the examiners and get a great mark. Timing and type of task Cambridge C1 CAE Speaking Part 1 takes 2 minutes […]

Have you ever wondered why people use idioms? Well, first of all, let’s make it clear what an idiom is: Longman Dictionary  defines an idiom as a group of words that has a special meaning that is different from the ordinary meaning of each separate word. For example, ‘under the weather’ is an idiom meaning

The Advanced writing test makes up 20% of the entire exam and is divided into two parts: You have 1 hour and 30 minutes to do both parts and you need to write between 220 and 260 words in each part. You can find more information on the different parts of the exams on the

It doesn’t matter which language you are studying: English, French, Chinese or Spanish. There are some typical mistakes all students make at some point and today I want to help you avoid them. 1. To think that you should speak the language perfectly What is perfect? Do native speakers master their language without any flaws?

Studying for an exam doesn’t need to be overwhelming or boring. There are many reasons why people sit for international exams and one common objective: to pass them. Get ready to learn the best way to study for an exam: 1. Plan a study timetable Set aside some time every day to study for an

When we start learning or improving a second -or third! – language, we are full of energy and feel excited by the idea of being able to communicate better so we: buy a new and fancy notebook, enjoy the smell of a brand-new book, and are ready to immerse ourselves in the adventure of language