Welcome to your Preparation Centre Newsletter for January
“Preparing pupils for Cambridge exams at an early age in a safe classroom environment empowers them to succeed at all levels in the future.” Teacher, Brazil
After visiting eight Italian cities in the fall, Cambridge Days are back in 2026, with four more stops spanning the entire country! Join speakers like Matt Ellman, Jane Ritter, Sara Ellis, and others to explore the most relevant topics in the ELT world today. We look forward to seeing you:
📍 February 23rd in Bari, 📍 February 24th in Pescara, 📍 February 26th in Novara, 📍 February 27th in Bologna.
Book your spot now and discover the full program on our page!
Pack 6: Demonstrating progress and mock tests
This step in the preparation journey focuses on refining grammar and language and getting started with mock tests. Help your learners demonstrate their progress and boost their confidence with targeted practice and feedback.
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Talking to parents – a new range of tools to support you
Throughout the year you will be engaging with parents and highlighting the benefits of Cambridge English Qualifications. We’ve created a new, visually engaging set of event materials, including Primary and Secondary presentations, to help you communicate clearly and confidently at parent and teacher meetings.
Starting with Cambridge English Qualifications for the first time? This blog gives practical advice on explaining exam benefits to parents, finding essential resources like handbooks and wordlists, and using classroom activities to build confidence. Share this with teachers who are new to CEQs at your preparation centre!
Our latest study shows that handwritten note taking, alone or combined with AI, leads to better learning outcomes than using AI alone. As you prepare for exams, try encouraging learners to take notes actively while using AI for extra support. Read our summary for the full picture.
Discover practical strategies to build young learners’ speaking confidence, making progress visible while preparing students for Cambridge English exams.
Lexis in Action - Building stronger language skills through vocabulary
11 February, 16:00 (CET)
This session explores how focusing more on vocabulary building and understanding how lexis interacts with grammar forms can help learners move beyond the intermediate plateau to reach higher levels of proficiency and improve performance on the B2 First and C1 Advanced level qualifications.
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