C1 Advanced with Get Speaking English

Live Stream Recap - Nov 25 - Dec 1 Hey everyone! Thanks so much for everyone who came out to the live lesson and coffee and crossword streams this week! Here's a recap of what happened in case you missed it. Live Lesson: Get Speaking about What We Eat! Vocabulary about Food and FCE / CAE Speaking Part 3 - https://youtube.com/live/DyzBPvt2tJ4 Coffee and Crossword Streams ☕️ Wednesday, November 27 - https://youtube.com/live/UXdRx9b4nHQ?feature=share Friday, November 29 - https://youtube.com/live/g81xlId2OeQ?feature=share Saturday, November 30 - https://youtube.com/live/wokwIhtMQqA?feature=share ——— Next Live: Live Article Reading: Tuesday, December 3 @ 13.00 UTC Save a building, fight climate change (CBC 🇨🇦) https://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/opinion-climate-building-demolition-1.6325677 Next Coffee and Crossword Stream: Wednesday, December 4 Streams are scheduled Wednesday to Saturday @ 13.00 UTC Where to participate: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetSpeakingEnglish Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/getspeakingenglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@getspeakingenglish It would be a huge help if you could tell others about these streams and live lessons. Thanks so much. ❤️

Think of the last dish you ate in a restaurant. How would you describe its texture and taste? Let me know in the comments and I'll leave some feedback! #food #vocabulary

READING AND USE OF ENGLISH - Part 2 For questions 9-16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (O). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Not sure how to do this exercise? Look here: https://t.me/C1_Advanced/157 Example: O NOT How technology is helping people to talk The term "eye-gaze technology' may (0) _______ mean much to most people, but it can be lifechanging for anyone suffering from a severe speech problem. (9) _______ been invited to try one such hi-tech communication aid, I find (10) _______ sitting staring at a computer screen. As a journalist, this is nothing new for me (11) _______ for the fact that this screen features a red dot which tracks the movement of my eyes. I start by looking at a letter from an on-screen keyboard. However, I could. (12) _______ I wanted to, select alternative screens (13) _______ up of vocabulary and expressions, which, for experienced users, would (14) _______ doubt speed things up. The letter or word I've selected pops up at the top of the screen, and slowly I build up my message. More speed would be good as this isn't a fast way to communicate, (15) _______ with the aid of predictive text. After (16) _______ seems like a long time, my phrase "this is an amazing machine' is complete. I stare at the phrase and it comes back to me in a synthesised voice. Click to reveal the answers below: Part 2 9 Having 10 myself 11 except/but 12 if/when(ever) 13 made 14 no/without 15 even 16 what #RAUOE #RAUOEPart2

Hi everyone! I'm just about to go live. Coffee & Crossword Stream ☕️ Come hang out with me and help me do crosswords! Learn some vocabulary and phrases in the process. Where to participate: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetSpeakingEnglish Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/getspeakingenglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@getspeakingenglish And be sure to check out the playlist on YouTube of previous Coffee and Crossword Streams after.

Hi everyone! As you know, right now I am talking about Sustainability. Here's another article related to this topic that I thought would be interesting to discuss: Advanced (B2/C1): Save a building, fight climate change (CBC 🇨🇦) https://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/opinion-climate-building-demolition-1.6325677 ❓❓❓ QUIZ YOURSELF - VOCABULARY: OLD BUILDINGS Match the word to its definition: 1. weathered 2. dilapidated 3. rustic 4. derelict 5. ornate 6. haunted A. Simple and charming, with a rough, country-like appearance. B. Abandoned and in a state of disrepair. C. In very poor condition due to age or neglect. D. Having a spooky feeling, as if there were ghosts. E. Heavily decorated with intricate details. F. Worn by exposure to the elements. Are there any buildings in your city or town which could be described using these words? Click to reveal the answers below: 1.F 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.E 6.D I'd be happy to discuss the answers with you during a class! ❓❓❓ LIVE ARTICLE READING Tuesday, December 3, 2024 13:00 UTC During this live article reading, I will go through this article and discuss the vocabulary, phrases, and any interesting grammar points that come up. I'll also share the video and notes on YouTube afterward so you can review it. Where To Participate: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetSpeakingEnglish Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/getspeakingenglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@getspeakingenglish DISCUSS THIS WITH ME! Send me a message directly at @axl_of_getspeakingenglish or leave a comment to get talking about this with me! Book several conversation classes or lessons here. Thanks everyone! I hope to Get Speaking English with you about this article soon!

Hi everyone! I will be a little bit late with today's stream, but I will be there! Coffee & Crossword Stream☕️ - About 1 hour from now Come hang out with me and do a crossword while I drink my morning coffee. Learn lots of new vocabulary and test your own knowledge of English! Participate at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetSpeakingEnglish Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/getspeakingenglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@getspeakingenglish

Hi everyone! I need to cancel today's Coffee and Crossword stream. I should be back tomorrow, though. Thanks for understanding!

Here are a few more irregular verbs you should know at a C1 level! #grammar #pronunciation

Hey everyone! I am just about to go live! Coffee & Crossword Stream ☕️ Come hang out with me and help me do crosswords! Learn some vocabulary and phrases in the process. Where To Participate: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetSpeakingEnglish Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/getspeakingenglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@getspeakingenglish And be sure to check out the playlist on YouTube of previous Coffee and Crossword Streams after.

Get Speaking about What We Eat! Vocabulary about Food and FCE / CAE Speaking Part 3 Live Lesson on Facebook Live and YouTube https://youtube.com/live/DyzBPvt2tJ4 During this lesson, we reviewed some vocabulary for describing food. We also checked out a speaking task similar to one in Part 3 of the speaking paper of the B2 First and C1 Advanced exams. Download a copy of the lesson notes here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NgSNjKH8uUmO8jvu-WcMs4_snej3yRgb/view?usp=drive_link Thanks so much to everyone who showed up and participated! I look forward to seeing you in the next one.

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Reading and Use of English - Part 4 For questions 25-30, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given. Here is an example (0). Example: 0 James would only speak to the head of department alone. ON James _______________________ to the head of department alone. The gap can be filled with the words 'insisted on speaking', so you write: 0 INSISTED ON SPEAKING Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Not sure how to do this exercise? Check out this post here: https://t.me/C1_Advanced/87 25 The biographer decided to leave out all the less interesting details of the footballer's childhood. ANY The biographer decided not _______________________ the less interesting details of the footballer's childhood. 26 David apologised for being unable to come to the meeting next week. COULD David said he _______________________ come to the meeting next week. 27 Since starting her new job, Charlotte has completely forgotten about the plans she used to have. SIGHT Since starting her new job, Charlotte has completely _______________________ the plans she used to have. 28 I can never remember dates for anything, even though I really try. MATTER I can never remember dates for anything _______________________ try. 29 The impression his boss has of Jack is that he's an ambitious person. ACROSS Jack _______________________ an ambitious person 30 Casper didn't mention the fact that we had met before. REFERENCE Casper _______________________ the fact that we had met before. Click to reveal the answers below: 25 to include / mention / leave in /use ANY of 26 was sorry (that) I he COULD not 27 lost | SIGHT of 28 no MATTER | how hard I 29 comes ACROSS I to his boss as 30 made no | REFERENCE to; didn't/ did not make any / a) | REFERENCE to #RAUOE #RAUOEPart4

Get Speaking about What We Eat! B2 First and C1 Advanced - Vocabulary about Food and Speaking Part 3 Tuesday, November 26, 2024 16:00 UTC Where: https://www.facebook.com/GetSpeakingEnglish Join me on Facebook Live for this live lesson in this series about sustainability. During this lesson, we'll review some vocabulary for talking about food. We'll also check out a speaking task similar to one on Part 3 of the speaking paper during the B2 First or C1 Advanced exam. We'll review lots of great vocabulary and phrases for this task, and learn some useful things from one another. This lesson is interactive so you will be able to participate in the chat and contribute to our lesson notes. Both the video and notes will be uploaded to YouTube after so we can all continue to learn from each other! As always, I’ll share the video and notes on YouTube afterwards. Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1522641515049365

Hi everyone! Just a friendly reminder about this live tomorrow on Facebook Live!

Here are a few advanced terms about food preparation. Can you think of any others? What techniques are used to prepare your favourite dishes? Let me know in the comments! #vocabulary #food

Coffee and Crossword Recap ☕️ Nov 18 - 24 Hey everyone! Thanks so much for everyone who came out to coffee and crossword streams this week! Here's a recap of what happened this week. You can also review these videos to review lots of English vocabulary and phrases! Tuesday, November 19 - https://youtube.com/live/-KKOPyZqRYY?feature=share Wednesday, November 20 - https://youtube.com/live/0e8omXdJn58?feature=share Thursday, November 21 - https://youtube.com/live/4mnANRE9-1g?feature=share Saturday, November 23 - https://youtube.com/live/XOCTw8VgNR4?feature=share Sunday, November 24 - https://youtube.com/live/8cbNP_bS788?feature=share Next Coffee and Crossword Stream: Wednesday, November 27 Streams are scheduled Wednesday to Saturday @ 13.00 UTC Participate at: Facebook: https://www.twitch.tv/getspeakingenglish Twitch: https://www.facebook.com/GetSpeakingEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@getspeakingenglish It would be a huge help if you could tell others about this stream and follow me on Twitch! Thanks so much. ❤️

Coffee & Crossword Stream ☕️ Come hang out with me and help me do crosswords! Learn some vocabulary and phrases in the process. Participate at: Facebook: https://www.twitch.tv/getspeakingenglish Twitch: https://www.facebook.com/GetSpeakingEnglish YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/8cbNP_bS788?feature=share And be sure to check out the playlist on YouTube of previous Coffee and Crossword Streams after.