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RESOURCES FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

Overview

This material is a practical guide for teachers preparing students for Cambridge English certifications. It explains exam formats, skills, lexis, and structure, while offering strategies, tasks, and tips to build confidence and autonomy, ensuring exam success and meaningful language learning.

Introduction to the Course Material

This course material has been designed as a practical guide for teachers who want to prepare their students to succeed in the Cambridge English certifications. Its purpose is twofold:

  • Provide clarity on the structure, format, and expectations of the Cambridge exams.
  • Equip teachers with effective strategies, resources, and classroom practices that will help their students build the language skills, lexis, structures, and exam techniques necessary to achieve their best results.

The content of this booklet draws on real exam requirements and classroom-tested methodology. It introduces teachers to:

  • The Cambridge English scale and how it aligns with the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference).
  • The different skills tested (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, and Use of English), including lexis and grammatical structures, and the weighting of each paper.
  • Sample tasks and activities that can be adapted for classroom practice.
  • Assessment criteria, so teachers can give feedback that mirrors what examiners look for.
  • Tips on motivation and confidence building, helping students approach the exams with a positive mindset.

The approach is step-by-step and teacher-friendly, combining theory with hands-on activities. Whether you are new to Cambridge English certifications or an experienced teacher looking for fresh strategies, this booklet will support you in guiding your students effectively through their preparation journey.

At the end of the program, teachers will be able to:

  • Understand exam formats and objectives clearly.
  • Design lessons that integrate exam preparation with real language learning.
  • Use official and supplementary resources wisely.
  • Incorporate lexis and structure development into exam-focused lessons.
  • Build student autonomy so learners can continue preparing outside of class.

Introduction for Trainers & teachers

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ELP: Recording learners' self assessment The English Profile Programme The CEFR and the ALTE descriptors: understanding how to use them for training purposes. The English Grammar Profile of Learner Competence Learning English in Chunks

Cambridge A2 Key

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Cambridge Information for Teachers A2 Key Vocabulary List Ready-made Kahoots! Developing Reading Skills Developing Writing Skills Developing Listening Skills Developing Speaking Skills Cambridge Sample Test A2 KEY A2 KEY Cambridge Resources: Self-access learning A2 KEY Cambridge Resources: Lesson Plans

Cambridge B1 Preliminary

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B1 Preliminary

Cambridge B2 First

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B2 First From Basic to Brilliant: Upgrade Your Connectors for Higher Marks B2+ B2 Key Vocabulary List Developing Listening Cambridge Sample Test B2 FIRST B2 COMMON MISTAKES: Relative clauses B2 COMMON MISTAKES: Relative adverbs B2 COMMON MISTAKES: Conditional Sentences (Part I) B2 COMMON MISTAKES: Conditional sentences (Part II) B2 COMMON MISTAKES: Repetition of sentence elements B2 COMMON MISTAKES: Subjunctive