How to Compare Photos in English (B2 & C1) – A Step-by-Step Guide One of the most stressful moments in Cambridge speaking exams (B2 First and C1 Advanced) is when the examiner says: “Here are two photos. I’d like you to compare them…” Suddenly, your mind goes blank. You can Read more
50 Expressions to Sound More Fluent in Cambridge Speaking Exams (B2 & C1) One of the biggest secrets of success in Cambridge speaking exams (B2 First and C1 Advanced) is not perfect grammar. Yes, grammar matters. Yes, vocabulary matters. But what really makes a candidate sound confident, fluent, and natural Read more
Alternatives to “I’m Fine” in English (a Rich, Natural Guide to How We Really Talk about How We Feel) “How are you?” “I’m fine.” These two lines are probably the most common conversation in the history of the English language. They’re polite. They’re safe. They’re… a little boring. In real Read more
Talking About Choices in English: Vocabulary, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs & Examples Every day, we make choices — from small, simple ones like what to eat for breakfast to big, life-changing ones like choosing a career or moving to another country. Some decisions are easy. Others are difficult, emotional, and stay Read more
Phrases for Showing Interest in Conversation (and Sounding More Natural in English) Good conversations are not built only on good grammar. They are built on attention, curiosity, and reaction. You can speak perfect English and still sound cold, distant, or uninterested if you don’t react to what the other person Read more
Arranging to Meet Someone (A practical English lesson for real-life conversations) Arranging to meet someone may seem simple, but it can be challenging in English. You may know the grammar and vocabulary, but when the time comes, it is easy to forget what to say, such as: “When… we meet?” The Read more
Describing the Way People Dress in English The way we dress tells a story before we say a single word. Clothes can suggest confidence or insecurity, creativity or conformity, wealth or simplicity. In English, learning how to describe the way people dress allows you to paint vivid pictures, express personality, Read more