Welcome to your Teachers' Newsletter for December

This month, we look at:

• the benefits of digital testing
• teaching activities to kickstart the new year
• a short lesson from our social media and blog article for your learners
• ideas for improving your confidence when teaching Cambridge exams.

Plus, find out about our next webinar for teachers!

Happy holidays and, as always... happy teaching!

Empower your students with digital testing 

‘It’s more comfortable to take the digital exam because I’m used to using a computer. I use technology every day.’

Guillermo, B2 candidate

Available from A2 Key to C2 Proficiency, our digital exams give candidates more control over their exam day experience, testing the same knowledge and skills but through a digital format. There is no need to change how you prepare or teach your courses.

We’ve been talking to teachers and candidates to find out what they think of Cambridge English Qualifications Digital.

New year, new beginning!

As 2024 approaches, it’s a perfect time for a fresh start and making New Year’s resolutions.

Students from Pre A1 Starters to C1 Advanced can practise their English using our activities which focus on the topic of learning something new. 

Spanish expressions in English

Do your learners know how to say these Spanish expressions in English? This short video lesson focuses on common expressions and their translation to English.

Check out our our Facebook and Instagram pages for more videos, lessons, quizzes and other teaching and learning resources!

From our blog: Idioms related to time

Share this article from our blog with your students to help them learn these common idioms related to time.

Each idiom comes with its corresponding translation or explanation when there isn't an exact equivalent in Spanish.

5 top tips to boost your confidence when teaching Cambridge exams  

We’ve received such a positive response to this webinar that we’ve uploaded the recording below. The presenters share their wealth of experience and explore some useful support resources while following these top tips:

1. Ensure you understand the purpose of the Cambridge exams.
2. Familiarise yourself with the exams.
3. Make sure you collaborate with peers.
4. Create a learning community.
5. Be kind to yourself.  

Our next webinar

From research to practice: using GenAI with Cambridge materials  

Join us for this exciting webinar where we’ll explore how GenAI can assist you in your everyday teaching. 

Tuesday 30 January 2024, 11:00 (CET)

Thursday 1 February 2024, 17:00 (CET) 

World of Fun is moving

In February 2024, the World of Fun site (worldoffun.cambridge.org) will be retired. The fun will continue on Cambridge One, where you will find all material for Fun for…, Fun Skills and Storyfun in the relevant Teacher’s Resource Banks.