The Cambridge Proficiency Exam (CPE) Speaking Section: A Complete Guide The Speaking section of the Cambridge Proficiency Exam (CPE, officially called C2 Proficiency) tests your ability to hold a natural, confident conversation in English across four short parts. Two candidates
How to Improve Your English by Reading (and Actually Enjoy It) You know the grammar rules. You can follow a conversation without much trouble. But when it’s your turn to speak, the right words don’t come, or they arrive a
TOEIC Speaking Tips: What Examiners Are Really Listening For TOEIC examiners never publish a list of secret tips, but if they could speak freely about what actually moves your score, it would sound something like this: speak clearly, sound natural,
Boost Your Confidence and Improve Your Performance in English Confidence changes how you sound in English almost as much as grammar does. Two speakers with the same vocabulary can come across completely differently: one hesitates, apologises for every mistake and
Adding Daily English Conversation to Your Routine Have you ever felt like a rabbit in headlights when someone asks you a question in English? Are you struck dumb the moment you step into an English-speaking environment? If you answered yes
Why It’s So Difficult to Speak English on the Phone (and What to Do About It) Speaking English on the phone feels harder than speaking face to face, and there is a simple reason. On a call you lose all
How to Improve Your British Accent (Even If You Can’t Spend Time in England) If you spend any time around English speakers, you have probably heard someone say they love a British accent. There is something distinctive about it that
Formal English vs Informal English: When to Use Each The same idea can sound completely different depending on how you say it. “I was wondering if you could possibly send over the report” and “Can you send the report?” mean
Role Play to Prepare for Your Job Interview in English An interview in English can feel daunting, especially if you have not spoken English much lately. The good news: the single best way to walk in calm and confident is
IELTS Preparation: Our Advice to Succeed If you’ve studied English seriously, you’ve probably heard of IELTS preparation. IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is one of the most widely recognised English tests in the world, and it plays a
