Online resources guide Cambridge English exams in 2021

Dear colleague,

We would like to thank you for your efforts during 2020. We know it has been a test for many things: our creativity, our resilience, how hard we can work for our learners. Nevertheless, in many cases, it was not a year in which we were able to test our students’ levels of English as we normally do. 2021 will be, we hope, the year of going back to (a new) normal, and at Cambridge Assessment English we want to be part of that transition with you: that is why we want you to know that we will continue to conduct exam sessions during 2021 (as long as COVID-19 regulations don’t change and allow us to do so), with the same strict safety protocols which have been approved and followed in 2020. We will continue to offer flexibility in our computer-based and paper-based sessions as well, so you have more options. Your Cambridge English Exams Centre will work with you to find the best options and strategies, and will facilitate the means for your students to sit for their certifications.

We have also been busy expanding our range of free resources to support teaching and exam preparation. We have crafted contents for the digital classroom, preparation plans for all our exams, guides for students to work on exam preparation on their own, and more! Please, navigate through this pack to learn more about each resource.

Finally, a very exciting piece of news we cannot wait to share with you: Cambridge Assessment (which encompasses both Cambridge English and Cambridge International Education) and Cambridge University Press will become a single organisation this year. We will join forces to bring you and your learners the best learning and assessment solutions, creating more and better synergies as a stronger global company. We will be sharing more information later in the year, stay tuned for news!

Last year has been a tough test, but you have chosen us as your partners for testing and nothing matters more to us than honoring your choice: we are here for you more than ever, and we will continue to bring you tools to get through this and to help your students continue to learn English and prove their skills to the world.

Best,

Florencia Raña

4 Country Head, Southern Cone and Andes 5 Cambridge Assessment English Write & Improve

Write & Improve is a free tool for learners of English. Write & Improve uses new technology developed at the University of Cambridge to mark English writing accurately, in seconds.

It is simple to use: just choose a task, write or upload a written response and use the feedback to quickly improve.

The score is aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and also shows you how to improve spelling, grammar and vocabulary. Visit https://writeandimprove.com/ to learn more.

Watch this webinar to learn how to help your students improve their writing skills with Write & Improve. Weekly

Weekly is the free exam preparation planner for teachers. Save time and effort and let Cambridge English create your free, personalised exam preparation plans, with additional teacher support.

Build your personalized plan following these steps:

• Choose which Cambridge English Qualification you would like to build a plan for. • Tell us how many weeks you have for exam preparation with your class. • Tell us how much time per week you would like to spend on exam preparation.

Visit https://weekly.cambridgeenglish.org/

Watch this webinar to learn how to take the stress out of lesson planning with Weekly Kahoot!

Kahoots are fun, interactive games to help learners practise their English and build their language skills. Our free Kahoots include music and images to engage young learners and make learning exciting and enjoyable.

Kahoots can be used on desktop computers, tablets or smartphones, and give teachers the flexibility to use them in online lessons, in face-to-face classrooms, or at home.

We have Kahoots for Pre-A1, A1 and A2 levels.

Visit https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/teaching- english/resources-for-teachers/kahoot/

Watch this webinar to explore how you can make the most of kahoots in your online (or face-to-face) English lessons Speak & Improve

Speak & Improve is a research project from the University of Cambridge. It’s free!

Students will talk to our speech robot, Sandi, who will ask them some questions. Afterwards, Sandi will give them a grade on the CEFR scale for their speaking.

This can help them understand their speaking ability for work, study, exams or just for fun.

Visit https://speakandimprove.com/ to start using it! Exam Lift

Exam Lift is a new series of free mobile apps which help to prepare for A2 Key for Schools and B1 Preliminary for Schools exams. Each app includes daily activities that encourage students to practise English in all four language skills. Available for iOS and Android.

What are the benefits?

• Fun daily activities including exam practice • Instant feedback on your performance and quickly improve your skills • Learn English on the go – anytime and anywhere • Content developed by Cambridge Assessment English

Watch this presentation to learn more about Exam Lift and take your lessons to the next level! MOOC: Teaching English Online

Join our free course Teaching English Online to find out about the skills, knowledge, digital tools and resources you need to design and deliver effective online English lessons.

Gain insights from online teachers, trainers and learners and share ideas with other course participants.

This course will help you better understand how to adapt your face-to-face teaching skills to an online environment.

Visit https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/online- tutoring and enroll for free!

This award-winning course has a 4.9 stars average reviews with more than 267,000 teachers joining Your New English classroom

No matter where you are, or what your classroom looks like, we have the right support for you to help you prepare and feel confident for your return to class.

In the New English classroom website, you will find advice and activities for your return to class, covering the following topics:

• The socially distanced classroom • Emotional support for learners • Going back to the classroom • Understanding learners' levels • Teaching English online

Find out more in: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/latiname rica/your-new-classroom/ Candidate booklets

Help learners feel prepared, confident and ready for their exams with our Information for candidates’ booklets for B2 First, B2 First for Schools, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency students.

Each booklet is filled with useful information, from study tips and frequently asked questions about the exams, to top tips for exam day and an explanation of your learners’ scores.

B2 First B2 First for Schools C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency Assessing Writing guides for Cambridge English Qualifications

Just like official examiners, teachers also spend many hours evaluating learners’ writing. These guides are for you. With lots of practical tips, techniques and real examples, they will help you develop and assess learners’ writing skills in preparation for the following Cambridge English exams:

A2 Key for Schools guide B1 Preliminary for Schools guide B2 First for Schools guide C1 Advanced guide C2 Proficiency guide Lesson plans for online teaching

Our range of new lesson plans can be adapted to your online classes or used when you’re back at school. They include everything you need to deliver a 45-minute lesson, including activity sheets, homework assignments and more.

Pre A1 Starters A1 Movers A2 Flyers A2 Key for Schools B1 Preliminary for Schools B2 First for Schools C1 Advanced

Find out more in: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/teaching -english-online/ Pocoyo

You’re never too young to start learning English! This simple idea inspired children’s TV channel Pocoyo and Cambridge English to create English language learning videos aimed at children aged 2–6.

Pocoyo is the world-famous star of the series – he and his friends will help young viewers to take their first steps in the language learning journey. Our fun new videos stimulate children's curiosity through smart games and simple activities that have been specially designed by Cambridge English to help young children learn.

Visit https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning- english/parents-and-children/activities-for- children/pocoyo/ to watch the videos and download our free activities Exam preparation digital posters

Our digital posters help you access free activities and exam preparation for each level. Each poster helps you to quickly access resources, as well as information for supporting parents and at-home activities for learners.

Pre A1 Starters A1 Movers A2 Flyers A2 Key for Schools B1 Preliminary for Schools B2 First for Schools

Find out more in: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/teaching -english-online/ Preparation Centre Newsletter

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No matter where you are or what restrictions may be in place in your area, you can still celebrate your learners’ exam success with our new virtual certificate ceremony materials.To help you host a memorable virtual ceremony, we’ve created a range of resources that you can use to celebrate your learners’ achievements, including:

• an editable graphic to share with your students • four background images to use on your chosen online platform • a range of selfie stick props that you can print out from home • an Instagram filter for students to show their English level.

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