Phrasal Verbs for the Speaking Exam B1/B2

Here are two B1 dictations for you to practise your listening and writing. Don’t forget to download the transcript to check if you did the dictation correctly!  Aquí tienes dos dictados B1 para que practiques la comprensión auditiva y la escritura. ¡No olvides descargar la transcripción para comprobar si hiciste el dictado correctamente!  

Download the transcript for this episode so that you have all the necessary information to help you pass this part of the Cambridge exam! ¡Descarga la transcripción de este episodio para que tengas toda la información necesaria para ayudarte a aprobar esta parte del examen de Cambridge!  

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.