lunes, 23 de marzo de 2026

馃棧️ CAE Speaking Part 3 – Collaborative Task: Environmental Problems affecting the Riviera Maya:

 CAE Speaking Part 3 – Collaborative Task

Instructions for candidates

Now, I would like you to talk to each other for about 3 minutes.


Here are some environmental problems affecting Riviera Maya:

  • Over-tourism
  • Coral reef damage
  • Plastic pollution
  • Water shortage
  • Deforestation for resorts


Talk to each other about...

How serious are each of these environmental problems for Riviera Maya?


Now, decide together for about a minute...

Which of these environmental problems should be addressed as a priority, and why?

viernes, 20 de marzo de 2026

C1 Advanced Speaking – Part2: Sports in Canc煤n & Riviera Maya

C1 Advanced Speaking – Part 2 

Theme: Sports in Canc煤n & Riviera Maya

Instructions:

Compare the photographs and answer the questions.

馃摳 Candidate A – Water & Adventure Sports

Task: Compare the photographs and say...

馃憠 how demanding these sports might be for people on holiday.
馃憠 why tourists might be attracted to doing these activities in Canc煤n or the Riviera Maya.

Candidate B: Which of these sports do you think requires more courage?


馃摳 Candidate B – Land-Based Sports

Task: Compare the photographs and say...

馃憠 what benefits these activities might have for people on holiday.
馃憠 how the experience of doing them might be different.

Candidate A: Which of these sports would be the most physically demanding?

First-period Exams of Speaking for Engineering



First-period Exams of Speaking for Engineering

 

A2 level

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/109814403


B1 level

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/109814556


B2 level

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/109814781


C1 level:

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/109814841 

jueves, 19 de marzo de 2026

B2 First Speaking Part 3 - Sports in Cancun and Riviera Maya

B2 First Speaking – Part 3


Instructions:

Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about two minutes.

Here are some sports that tourists can do in
Cancun and Riviera Maya:

  • Beach volleyball
  • Snorkeling
  • Jet skiing
  • Cycling
  • Beach football

 

First, talk to each other about what makes these sports suitable or not suitable for tourists.

 

Decision Stage (Conclusion)

After about two minutes, the examiner will say:

馃憠 Now you have about one minute to decide which two sports would be the best for tourists.

  

馃挕 Useful Language (B2 Level)

  • Let’s start with…
  • One advantage is that…
  • On the other hand,…
  • I agree with you, but…
  • That’s a good point.
  • So, shall we choose…?

 


    viernes, 7 de noviembre de 2025

    馃幆 B2 Speaking Test – Part 3: Taking Time Out in Canc煤n

     馃幆 B2 Speaking Test – Part 3: Taking Time Out in Canc煤n

     

    Task Title: Choosing the Best Way to Relax in Cancun

     

    Instructions for Students:

    In this part of the test, you’re going to talk together for two or three minutes about different ways people can take time out in Canc煤n. You’ll see some ideas. Talk together about how these activities would help people relax or get disconnected from their daily stress.

     

    How would these activities help people relax or get disconnected from their daily stress?

    • Going to the beach
    • Visiting a cenote
    • Taking a boat trip to Isla Mujeres
    • Exploring Mayan ruins
    • Going to a nightclub

     

    Now talk together for a minute about which activity would be the most enjoyable for a group of friends.

     

    mi茅rcoles, 26 de febrero de 2025

    B1-level speaking practice about likes and dislikes

     Examiner’s Script: Likes and Dislikes (B1-Level Speaking Test - Part 1)

     

    Introduction:

     

    Examiner: Hello! My name is [Examiner's Name], and I’ll be your examiner today. How are you?

     

    Student: (Responds)

     

    Examiner: Great! In this part of the test, we’re going to talk about your likes and dislikes. I’m going to ask you a few questions. Just answer as clearly as you can, okay?

     

    Student: (Responds)

     

    Likes and Dislikes Questions:

     

    Examiner: Let’s start with food. What’s your favorite type of food?

     

    Student: (Responds)

     

    Examiner: Why do you like that food? What do you enjoy about it?

     

    Student: (Responds)

     

    Examiner: Is there any food that you don’t like? Why don’t you like it?

     

    Student: (Responds)

     

    Examiner: How about drinks? Do you prefer hot drinks or cold drinks?

     

    Student: (Responds)

     

    Examiner: What’s your favorite drink, and why do you like it?

     

    Student: (Responds)

     

    General Likes and Dislikes:

     

    Examiner: Now let’s talk about hobbies. What’s your favorite hobby or activity to do in your free time?

     

    Student: (Responds)

     

    Examiner:  Why do you like it? What makes it fun or interesting for you?

     

    Student: (Responds)

     

    Examiner: Are there any hobbies or activities that you don’t like? Why don’t you enjoy them?

     

    Student: (Responds)

     

    Conclusion:

     

    Examiner: Thank you for sharing that with me. I’m going to ask you one last question. If you could try any new food or activity that you haven’t yet, what would it be and why?


    Student: (Responds)

     

    Examiner: Thank you for your answers! That’s the end of Part 1. Well done!


    Modal verbs of speculation and deduction or probability and possibility

    Introductory video of the song Desire with lyrics on screen by Years and years

    I must be tough
    I must behave
    I must keep fighting
    I can't be blamed

    Modal verbs of deduction must and can't
    A conversation about modal verbs of deduction video by the British Council






    Modal verbs of deduction and speculation online exercise

    https://www.examenglish.com/grammar/B1_present_modals_of_deduction.htm




    Modal verbs for requests



    Modal verbs for requests online exercise


     Exercise 1 on page 45


    Who do you write emails to?

    Why do you write emails?

    What subjects do you talk about in an email?




    Exercises 2 and the exam task on page 45


    馃棧️ CAE Speaking Part 3 – Collaborative Task: Environmental Problems affecting the Riviera Maya:

     CAE Speaking Part 3 – Collaborative Task Instructions for candidates Now, I would like you to talk to each other for about 3  minutes. He...