The second part of the Cambridge Speaking exam is often referred to as the individual turn, as you will be given three pictures and asked to talk about two of them for about a minute. During this part, you won’t be interrupted by the examiner or expected to discuss anything with your speaking partner.

This is a question I am asked all the time, especially by people who are considering studying abroad. Firstly, it is important to look at the differences between the two exams.

This is one of the most common questions students and parents ask before beginning a course. Unfortunately, there is no single answer that applies to everyone. The time you need depends on your current level, how regularly you study and how much contact you have with English outside the classroom.

There is nothing more frustrating than being in a class where students are at a different level to you. If they are too weak, you might feel you are wasting your time and become bored, whereas if they are stronger, you may get left behind. This is why each student at the school does a free placement test at the school to check their level and to help us find the right level for them.

Many students worry more about the Speaking paper than any other part of the CAE exam. However, they are often surprised to discover that Speaking becomes one of their strongest papers once they understand the format and have had enough practice.

This is probably one of the most common questions parents ask before enrolling their child, and it's a perfectly understandable concern. In fact, many parents are surprised when I tell them that teaching entirely in English is exactly how our teachers were trained to teach.

This is a question I'm frequently asked here at English Academy. My answer is usually that it's always good to give your children a head start in life, and that includes learning English.