Make exam preparation a more useful experience for learners’ language development
For many teachers, language assessment is seen as a necessary evil. Testing, evaluation and feedback are the core of what…
Category: Exams & Preparation
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Exams!
Exams! The word itself is not particularly appealing to anyone. To students, they may think (and I emphasize ‘think,’ as…
Teacher well-being, a catalyst for student thriving
Well-being – “ευ ζην” or “good living” in ancient Greek – has traditionally been a matter of intense interest…
Exam Practice Papers As A Learning Tool
Are you planning to prepare your class for high-stakes exams in the upcoming academic year? In this article, we…
Successful Test Preparation and Effective Classroom Practices
Any test preparation demands a specific knowhow, effective strategies, useful techniques, well-organized and on-time implemented planning, test anxiety management…
How Long Does It Take to Reach C1 and C2 Levels?
In general, it takes at least 18 years for a native speaker to reach C1 level in their own…
Test Anxiety and Well-being of ELT Students: Acknowledging the Impact of Test Anxiety on Students and Discussing Strategies to Mitigate it
English Language Teaching (ELT) involves rigorous evaluation through tests and examinations. Consequently, test anxiety has been observed to significantly…
HOW TO MOTIVATE STUDENTS WHO ARE SITTING FOR B2 AND C2 ENGLISH LEVEL EXAMS
“As the world becomes increasingly globalized, the ability to communicate effectively in English is more important than ever. For many…
Relieve exam stress with practice tests
Practice tests can be an effective tool for exam preparation, and they are commonly used by students and educators to…
C2: “The End of English”!
Exam Craze For many decades, Greece had had the largest number of candidates sitting for C2 exams. Other countries with…