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C2 Proficiency Quest

Alba Casado•podcasters.spotify.com
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Language Learning
Join my quest for proficiency in English and beyond. In each episode, I will share with you every tip, word, expression, grammar point, or any valuable content that I encounter in my journey towards proficiency in English. If you are preparing for the Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly known as CPE), join my quest, and let's improve together.
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#10 Talking about COVID-19, health and illness

In this episode, we are going to talk about COVID-19. Since the rest of the world is talking about it, I said, "Oh well, let's make the most of it and learn to talk about health and illness." Vocabulary related to COVID-19 or health and illness: access to healthcare acute alleviate attack (the virus attacks...) be in poor health be/feel under the weather Carrier come down with Community spread Contagious Containment contract cope Coronavirus, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 diabetes droplets Epidemic vs. p...

Mar 23, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 10

#9 Interview with Rohit on how to improve your speaking skills for the C2 Proficiency exam (CPE)

In this Episode, Rohit from GoGetter English tells us how to improve our speaking skills for the C2 Proficiency exam (CPE). Episode's links: https://gogetterenglish.es/ https://www.facebook.com/GogetterLang/ https://www.instagram.com/gogetterenglish/ — Want to be on the show? Answer this short form to let me know. Follow the project on Instagram: @c2proficiencyquest Like C2 Proficiency Quest's Facebook page: facebook.com/C2-Proficiency-Quest-114237646798856 Share if you liked the episode and don...

Mar 16, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 9

#8 A trip down memory lane: Word formation, idioms, and collocations

In this episode, we talk about memory, memories, forgetting and remembering. We will study some idioms, phrasal verbs, and collocations related to this topic, and we will also do some word formation practice. On top of that, given that we are talking about memory today, I'll share with you some of the strategies I use so as to remember new vocabulary and structures. — Want to be on the show? Answer this short form to let me know. Follow the project on Instagram: @c2proficiencyquest Like C2 Profi...

Mar 09, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 8

#7 Speaking paper 2: analyzing the tasks

In today's episode, we talk about the tasks in the C2 Proficiency speaking paper and their differences with those in the C1 advanced. I will also give you some quick tips on how to interrupt as well as disagree politely during the exam. — Want to be on the show? Answer this short form to let me know. Follow the project on Instagram: @c2proficiencyquest Like C2 Proficiency Quest's Facebook page : facebook.com/C2-Proficiency-Quest-114237646798856 Share if you liked the episode and don't forget to ...

Mar 02, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 7

#6 How to improve your writing skills with Christopher Walker from Closely Observed

In this Episode, Christopher Walker from closelyobserved.com offers us some guidance on how to improve our writing skills for the C2 Proficiency exam (CPE). About Christopher: Christopher Walker is originally from Leicester in England, but for the past decade, he has been living in Bielsko-Biala, a city tucked into the bottom corner of Poland close to both the Czech Republic and Slovakia. He runs a website at www.closelyobserved.com , and a YouTube channel called Closely Observed English , which...

Feb 24, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 6

#5 Inversions party: Not only... but also

In this episode, we talk about inversions and practice some transformations. In particular, we are going to work with the structure " not only... but also. " This is the first of a series of episodes about inversions. --- Want to be on the show? Answer this short form to let me know. Follow the project on Instagram: @c2proficiencyquest Like C2 Proficiency Quest's Facebook page : facebook.com/C2-Proficiency-Quest-114237646798856 Share if you liked the episode and don't forget to leave a comment !...

Feb 17, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 5

#4 Interview with Pavel on how to pass the C2 Proficiency exam (CPE)

In this episode, I talk to Pavel, who passed the C2 Proficiency test in 2018 with a grade A. Do you want to know how he did it? Listen to our conversation. Get in touch with Pavel: https://www.facebook.com/thiophosgene93 https://vk.com/ambassador_polisorba https://www.reddit.com/user/thiophosgene https://theprose.com/thiophosgene —- Want to be on the show? Answer this short form to let me know. Follow the project on Instagram: @c2proficiencyquest Like C2 Proficiency Quest's Facebook page : faceb...

Feb 12, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 4

#3 Albeit, although and though

In this episode, we are going to discuss how to use the C2 word " albeit ." We can usually substitute " although " and " though " with it, but is it always true? If you want to know, don't miss this episode! --- Want to be on the show? Answer this short form to let me know. Follow the project on Instagram: @c2proficiencyquest Like C2 Proficiency Quest's Facebook page : facebook.com/C2-Proficiency-Quest-114237646798856 Share if you liked the episode and don't forget to leave a comment ! You can a...

Feb 10, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 3

#2 Speaking paper: Overview and general tips

In today's episode, I'll give you a brief overview of the C2 Proficiency Speaking paper. I'll also share with you what I believe are the most useful pieces of advice that I have found and used so as to improve your speaking skills and your score. --- Want to be on the show? Answer this short form to let me know. Follow the project on Instagram: @c2proficiencyquest Like C2 Proficiency Quest's Facebook page : facebook.com/C2-Proficiency-Quest-114237646798856 Share if you liked the episode and don'...

Feb 05, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 2

#1 Who am I and who is this podcast for?

In this episode, I tell you a little bit about myself, why I'm doing this and who I had in mind when I started this podcast. Want to be on the show? Answer this short form to let me know. Follow the project on Instagram: @c2proficiencyquest Like C2 Proficiency Quest's Facebook page : facebook.com/C2-Proficiency-Quest-114237646798856 Share if you liked the episode and don't forget to leave a comment ! You can also send me a voice recording through Anchor or mail it to albastudiesenglish@gmail.com...

Feb 03, 2020•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Join me in my C2 Proficiency Quest

Join my quest for proficiency in English and beyond. In each episode, I will share with you every tip, word, expression, grammar point, or any valuable content that I encounter in my journey towards proficiency in English. If you are preparing for the Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly known as CPE), join my quest, and let's improve together.

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