Let's Chat! - Getting to Know Anthony Cockings

Anthony talks about the Language Cert B2 speaking exam and gives some tips and advice on how to take each part.  There is also a video on our youtube channel if you would like to see the full presentation

Today's episode is a dialogue between Aurelia and Anthony. Conversations between natives is a great way to improve your listening skills! El episodio de hoy es un diálogo entre Aurelia y Anthony. ¡Las conversaciones entre nativos son una excelente manera de mejorar tus habilidades de listening!

In general, the Past Simple is quite easy. However, there are two difficult aspects: regular VS irregular verbs and the pronunciation of ¨ed¨ regular verbs.  This is what we are going to focus on in this podcast. 

An important skill in language is being able to explain a word without saying the word - paraphrasing. So let's play Taboo! Guess the name of the job that Aurelia describes.   Una habilidad importante en el lenguaje es ser capaz de explicar una palabra sin decir la palabra, parafraseando. ¡Así que juguemos a Taboo! Adivina el nombre del trabajo que Aurelia describe.  

Phrasal Verbs are extremely important to show that you have a good level of spoken English. These are the basic phrasal verbs that Teacher Aurelia expects you to use in the speaking exam, if possible.

Springtime in Murcia, Spain, is a vibrant tapestry woven with colorful traditions, joyful celebrations, and a deep-rooted sense of community. As the flowers bloom and the temperatures rise, the region comes alive with a series of captivating festivals that capture the essence of Spanish culture. Let's embark on a journey to explore these lively and enchanting springtime celebrations.  

In this Pronunciation Clinic series, we have done 4 episodes on different sounds. Today we are focusing on 6 different sounds that we use for A.  En esta serie de Clínica de Pronunciación, hemos realizado 4 episodios sobre diferentes sonidos. Hoy nos centraremos en 6 sonidos diferentes que usamos para A.  

Ireland is a country steeped in rich history, with vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes. So, whether you're sipping a cup of tea or enjoying a pint of Guinness, get ready to dive into some interesting facts about this beautiful nation. Irlanda es un país lleno de rica historia, cultura vibrante y paisajes impresionantes. Entonces, ya sea que estés tomando una taza de té o disfrutando de una pinta de Guinness, prepárate para sumergirte en algunos datos interesantes sobre esta hermosa nación.  

This week’s podcast focuses on adverbs of frequency and frequency expressions. It’s a good idea to refresh your grammar “every now and then” - de vez en cuando.  Have a look at our blog. Teacher Jack has created an activity worksheet for you to complete.  El podcast de esta semana se centra en los adverbios de frecuencia y las expresiones de frecuencia. Es una buena idea actualizar tu gramática “every now and then” - de vez en cuando. Dale un vistazo a nuestro blog. El profesor Jack ha creado una hoja de actividades para que usted la complete.  

La profesora Aurelia comparte vocabulario util, para usar palabras más enriquecidas y sustituirlas por “yo pienso” y “en mi opinión”. Esta es una oportunidad perfecta para que demuestres tu nivel de conversación sin ningún esfuerzo. Enriquecer tu vocabulario consiste en construir una base de lenguaje que te permita mantener conversaciones con confianza, ya sea para impresionar al examinador o a tus compañeros.