Advanced English and Exams (B2, C1, C2)

I’ve just read an article that makes me want to get a pet crow. My only concern is that it might actually turn out to be smarter than me, and I’m not sure my ego could take that blow. The article itself is genuinely fascinating, though. Give it a read — if, unlike me, you’re not intimidated by how intelligent crows are. 👩‍🏫 Quizlet

Dear language enthusiasts, We are launching a new mail server for our school. If you use Gmail, please share your Gmail address with Vladimir. We will send you a test message, which will most likely end up in the Spam folder. Please mark it as Not spam. Thank you - this will teach Google’s algorithms a lesson!

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Hello language enthusiasts, Just a kind reminder that on 17 June we are launching English Teaching Methodology: From Theory to Classroom Practice — a 7-week methodology course for beginning teachers and those who would like to systematise their understanding of modern English language teaching. The course covers key aspects of classroom practice: lesson planning, teaching grammar and vocabulary, developing language skills, classroom management, feedback, and the basics of assessment. Entry requirements: English at C1 level or above and a short interview with the trainer. Full course description: English Teaching Methodology: From Theory to Classroom Practice Apply for the course: https://c2pavlovich.com/apply

Hello, language enthusiasts, A quick friendly reminder: our summer intensives begin in just about a week. And of course, don’t forget to join our upcoming webinar on assessment challenges. This time, Susan Safarova — co‑author of Beyond Exams and Assessment Technologies — will focus on another side of the assessment spectrum: Speaking. She’ll explore practical challenges, common myths, and factors that influence decision‑making when assessing speaking performance. To secure your place, follow this link.

Sometimes, powerful works of art hide ugly truths about their creators. Today, I’d like to share the story behind the famous “Afghan Girl” photograph. The photographer in question, as it turns out, could have used the very rear‑view mirror he was so determined to hold up to everyone but himself. Granted, he didn’t do anything outright evil, but the ethical blind spots are hard to ignore. The image became iconic, globally recognisable, and endlessly reproduced — yet the girl at the centre of it all remained unnamed, uncredited, and unprotected for years. 👩‍🏫 Quizlet

Today, we’re sharing some wonderful feedback from one of our students. Tatiana, your review means the world to us — we’re thrilled to have you on board.

☀️ Summer Speaking Clubs Are Back! Looking for stimulating conversations, advanced vocabulary, and a chance to meet like-minded English enthusiasts? Our summer speaking clubs are open for registration, and we've added two new groups:

🔹 C1+/C2 — Thursdays, 19:00 🔹 B2+/C1 — Sundays, 12:00

Apply: visit our website or message Karina Over the past years, our speaking clubs have become a favorite part of many students' learning journey. Participants often mention the relaxed atmosphere, thought-provoking topics, dynamic pair rotations, and the opportunity to discuss far more than just English. As one member put it, finding so many intelligent and interesting people at a similar level in one place is rare. To give you a taste of what we do, we're also sharing a selection of speaking packs from previous clubs. If you'd like to keep your English active over the summer while having genuinely interesting conversations, we'd love to see you there!

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Hello, Summer! ☀️ Let's welcome a season of sunshine, new experiences, and fresh opportunities to learn and grow. To all our students, we wish you a wonderful summer filled with memorable moments and plenty of English practice along the way! And if you're not part of our school yet, this is the perfect time to join us. As our tradition goes, here's a new trio.

Few people know that at AEE, you can take individual classes. We do not have many students who take one-to-one lessons, since when preparing for, say, Cambridge exams, it is often better to study in a group: peers teach you as much as (and sometimes even more than) a teacher. With our individual students, we usually work on something specific: writing or speaking, preparing for an interview, improving exam strategy, or building confidence in a particular area. And today, we wanted to share a course review from one of our students, who is currently having lessons with Vladimir. Nelly, thank you for your kind words!

A few days ago, our school organised a webinar on Writing Assessment Challenges, where Vladimir discussed eight key challenges assessors must address to ensure valid and reliable marking. On 07 June, Susan Safarova — our wonderful colleague and co‑author of many methodology and proficiency‑level courses — will open the next chapter in this series, this time focusing on Speaking. Susan will shed light on practical challenges, common myths, and other factors that may influence decision‑making when assessing Speaking skills under exam conditions. 🕒 Time: 07 June 2026, 11:00 (Moscow time) 🔗 To secure your place, follow this link: https://vk.cc/cYeD65

Everybody loves dystopias. I myself have a soft spot for the genre, and not because I enjoy being morbid. Today I’m sharing an article dedicated to the growing popularity of dystopian literature and what exactly makes it so appealing.

Hello, language enthusiasts! Summer is coming, and we’ve started working on the schedule for our intensives. You can check out the details here: https://c2pavlovich.com/apply