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🚨 IMPORTANT 🚨 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new Telegram channel dedicated to all things Cambridge English 🎊 Join us for: • The latest news • Important updates • Upcoming events and more! See you in the new channel: https://t.me/CambridgeCentralAsia

Your exam preparation journey companion     A new course marks the start of a new learning journey. The teacher’s handbook has everything you need to accompany you on this journey, including understanding the exam format, candidate expectations, and how to prepare students for success. Simply select your level, choose ‘Teacher essentials’ and then ‘Handbook for teachers’. Download the teacher handbooks

Global Preparation Centres Event 2024   Looking for practical advice on how to build your students’ confidence? Join us on Saturday 26 October and discover resources and tools to support you at every step of the exam preparation journey. View the programme

Our October webinars The power of the mock test: preparing for exam success   The mock test is an important tool for learners and teachers in the exam preparation journey. This webinar will draw on the experience of teachers and how they use mock tests to support their planning and lead learners towards exam success.       Tuesday 15 October 2024, 10:00 (BST) Thursday 17 October 2024, 16:00 (BST) Register now Developing with AI: GenAI solutions for professional learning This webinar will explore the potential of GenAI tools to help expand your knowledge about teaching methodology and approaches, reflect and learn from feedback, and get insights on common problems in the classroom.    Tuesday 29 October 2024, 10:00 (GMT) Thursday 31 October 2024, 16:00 (GMT) Register now

Going once, going twice – sold!    Looking for an activity to motivate your teenage learners in their exam preparation classes? Why not try a grammar auction! It encourages students to practise grammar and proofreading, and makes correcting errors fun. Discover tips for making the activity a success.   Discover our grammar auction tips

Developing thinking skills in primary learners   Discover practical ideas to help children develop cognitive strategies via language learning that will support their journey into and through adulthood. Read our LinkedIn article by Kate Gregson, author of The TKT Course Young Learners Module.  Read the article

Your checklist for evaluating GenAI tools   Are you thinking of using generative AI (GenAI) tools but would like some extra support and guidance? Take a look at our checklist to help you evaluate GenAI tools and make sure they’re effective and safe for use in your teaching. Read the article

Managing mixed-ability pre-primary classes   Effectively managing a mixed-ability pre-primary classroom requires an understanding of each child’s unique background and learning pace. In this article, we share six practical strategies to integrate into your routine that will support, engage and challenge your learners. Read the article

Notice: withdrawal of A2 Key paper-based exam     From June 2026, the paper-based exam for A2 Key will be withdrawn. It will still be available as a digital exam. A2 Key for Schools will continue in both paper-based and digital formats. Further information can be found at our support site. Learn more

Upcoming webinars The power of the mock test: preparing for exam success   The mock test is an important tool for exam preparation, offering learners a true exam experience. It also helps teachers understand their learners’ progress and readiness.   This session will explore when and why to use mock tests and what to do with the results.    Tuesday 15 October 2024, 10:00 (BST) Thursday 17 October 2024, 16:00 (BST)   Register for the webinar Developing with AI: GenAI solutions for professional learning   In this session, we will explore how generative AI can enhance teaching practices.   Discover resources and tools that will give teachers the confidence to use it in the classroom.   Tuesday 29 October 2024, 10:00 (GMT) Thursday 31 October 2024, 16:00 (GMT)   Register for the webinar

Cambridge English Qualifications now included in the Common App   From August 2024, Cambridge English Qualifications will be included in the Common App, an online system used by domestic and international students applying for US universities. This means students applying to university using the Common App can now easily showcase their Cambridge English Qualifications, such as B2 First and C1 Advanced. Learn more

Using generative AI to improve your exam preparation journey   Discover how generative AI (GenAI) can be used to personalise the learning experience, build learner autonomy and provide better feedback. Get practical guidance on how to make the best use of GenAI and achieve your exam goals. Watch the webinar

Preparing to talk to parents about Cambridge English exams   Hosting an event for parents provides the opportunity to talk about the benefits of taking a Cambridge exam.   With our event resources, you can host parents’ evenings, language workshops, open days and more. Explore the resources

How’s your pronunciation? 🗣 Some words in English have the same spelling, but the stress position moves from the first to the second syllable when they change from a noun to a verb. Check out these examples. Can you think of any other words where the stress changes? *Note, this is not true for all verbs and nouns. Learn more about word stress in our video from Learn English with Cambridge: https://camengli.sh/4bHhVU4 #Cambridge #Pronunciation #LearnEnglishwithCambridge

Even first-language English speakers make mistakes! Here is a common one. What did they mean to write? Why do you think they made this mistake? #Cambridge #CambridgeEnglishTeaching

Teaching word order can be helpful for learners, particularly if it differs from their own language. One way to explore the topic is to let students discover a pattern in a reading text and then reinforce the rule by summarising it in a chart. Here’s an example for the word order in noun phrases. Which other patterns could you use this method for? #Grammar #WordOrder

With our webinars, you can: ✨ Transform your teaching 🔓 Unlock new career opportunities ❤️️ Motivate and empower your learners Here are 10 amazing webinars to help give your teaching a boost: https://camengli.sh/3YSsvVr

Why should you use project-based learning in your classroom, and how do you get the best out of those projects? Get the answers in our latest blog! https://camengli.sh/3WW0g5G

DOWNLOADS New Teacher Handbooks in PDF for Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQs) - upper mainsuite B2-C2 ▶️B2 - First for schools https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/167792-b2-first-for-schools-handbook.pdf ▶️B2 - First https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/167791-b2-first-handbook.pdf ▶️C1 - Adavanced https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/167804-c1-advanced-handbook.pdf ▶️C2 - Proficiency https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/168194-c2-proficiency-teachers-handbook.pdf #CambridgeUniversityPressandAssessment

Do you know your students level of English?📱 Find out which Cambridge English exam is best for you. Take our quick, free online test now! https://camengli.sh/3MThZEI #TestYourEnglish #EnglishTest #LearnEnglish