Classroom activities to build your students’ life skills
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Welcome to your Teachers’ Newsletter for February

Win a trip to Cambridge with a candidate! ✈️

Celebrate in Cambridge returns for its third edition, giving you and your B2 First and C1 Advanced candidates the opportunity to win a trip to Cambridge!

 

Simply register as a preparation centre and every B2 First and C1 Advanced candidate who passes the exam will be automatically entered into the prize draw — along with you.

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Free B2-level activities: your next lesson plan sorted ✅

 

What sport involves athletes lying head first on a small sled and racing down an icy track at high speeds? Start up a lively classroom discussion about unusual winter sports and boost your B2 learners’ speaking skills with our brand-new, free teaching activities. Your students may even feel inspired to watch the Olympic Winter Games currently taking place in Italy! 
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Opening doors with Cambridge English Qualifications 🚪 

‘Growing up I understood the importance of having something that has global recognition. It makes me feel like, a bit special.’ Watch the short video to hear from student Michela and others around the world about how Cambridge English Qualifications motivate both students and teachers to achieve their goals.  

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Phrasal verbs with 'Bring'🏅

Phrasal verbs with bring give learners practical ways to express ideas naturally.


This post covers examples like bring up and bring along, easy to use in your classroom.

 

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Illustrations of 'phrasal verbs with bring'

Illustrations of "cold expressions"

What 'cold' really means in English❄️

Cold is more than just a basic word about temperature.

 

This post explains how it appears in everyday idioms like catch a cold, get cold feet and cold turkey, with tips you can easily bring into your lessons.

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6 activities to build an inclusive classroom ❤️

Creating an inclusive classroom environment doesn’t have to be just your role – learners themselves can contribute. Try out the activity ‘What do you think?’ to encourage learners to consider other perspectives or create an empathy map to promote kindness and support. Discover more ideas on developing learners’ life competencies in the article where you can also download our free packs of activity cards.

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A quick creative writing idea ✍️ 

 

Let your students’ imaginations run loose with this fun creative writing activity where students write a letter to a celebrity of their choice. The activity not only practises students’ vocabulary and grammar, it also develops critical thinking skills by giving them the freedom to express their thoughts and ideas. 

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Share your classroom expertise to shape teacher support

 

Cambridge is inviting educators to share real classroom experiences in a 2‑hour, on‑site session at your institution during the first two weeks of March. A researcher and Cambridge colleagues will visit and schedule around your availability. As a thank you, participants will receive 200 euros.

 

Please complete this form by 18 February 2026 to express your interest. If your profile aligns with the research requirements, we’ll be in touch with next steps.

 

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Best wishes

The Cambridge team – English

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