Level Three

Apr 20, 20241 min read

The New Atlas Robot

I am sure you have seen the film on YouTube of the Boston Dynamics Atlas Robot doing some amazing tasks, getting hit by a cane, and ...

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Jeremy Walters

Nov 3, 20231 min read

The FTX Cryptocurrency Scandal

You may have heard of this in the news, it has been a big story! But what is it all about? Do you feel confident talking about...

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Oct 7, 20231 min read

Level 3 SPEAKING EXAM - DISCUSSION phrases

In this post, I'd like to present some expressions which will make your exam performance more successful and will make you sound like a...

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Jeremy Walters

Jul 18, 20221 min read

Level 3 Listening Task Two (Briefing)

The second task in the Level 3 Listening exam is the 'military style' briefing. This is a monologue which lasts approximately 5 minutes...

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Jeremy Walters

Jun 16, 20222 min read

Common Mistakes in Level 3 Speaking

Preparing for a Level 3 speaking exam can be a long and stressful task. A lot of attention is rightly placed on grammar and vocabulary...

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Jeremy Walters

Jan 16, 20221 min read

Drop the verbs - use nouns! Tips for formal writing.

Have you ever wondered what the difference between formal and informal writing is? Probably the first things that come to mind are...

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Jeremy Walters

Jan 15, 20221 min read

Phrasal Verbs - Are they okay in formal writing?

You have probably heard, or read in a textbook, that phrasal verbs should be avoided in formal writing. While it is true that many...

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Jeremy Walters

Jan 5, 20221 min read

Improving Written Grammar

Often when we write in English it is for an exam or another stressful situation and we concentre on the task that we must do. There may...

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Jeremy Walters

Dec 28, 20213 min read

Level Three Report Writing

When it comes to the Level Three Writing exam, probably the most difficult part for candidates is the Report. This forms Part Two of the...

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Jeremy Walters

Dec 26, 20211 min read

Level 3 Briefing - Format & Planning

The Level Three briefing only lasts between 3 & 4 minutes and so, it is very important to plan it well. Before you go into the exam...

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Jeremy Walters

Dec 13, 20241 min read

Quantum Computers

Have you heard about Willow, Google's new Quantum chip? It represents a breakthrough in quantum computing. Not sure what quantum...

Jeremy Walters

Dec 9, 20241 min read

Romanian Presidential Elections

As elections go, Romania's recent presidential election has broken a few records, and for all the wrong reasons. Find out more by...

Jeremy Walters

Nov 25, 20241 min read

Australia's Social Media Bill

Is social media dangerous? Should it be controlled? Some people in Australia think it should. Have a listen to our latest podcast and...

Jeremy Walters

Nov 18, 20241 min read

The Mega Coral

Have you heard about the discovery of a mega coral? You might not be that interested, or wonder why I'm writing about it on a blog...

The re-election of President Trump and it's implications

Jeremy Walters

Nov 11, 20241 min read

The re-election of President Trump and it's implications

What does the re-election of President Trump mean for European and World security? How will a new Trump-led US administration deal with...

North Korean Troops in Russia: A New Geopolitical Alliance?

Jeremy Walters

Oct 27, 20241 min read

North Korean Troops in Russia: A New Geopolitical Alliance?

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Reports of North Korean soldiers assisting Russia in Ukraine mark a significant shift with far-reaching implications for Asia and Europe....

Jeremy Walters

Oct 6, 20241 min read

The Taiwan Strait

For most people, Taiwan is a small island nation with an advanced electronics market that supplies most of the world. However, for China,...

Jeremy Walters

Aug 25, 20241 min read

Stranded in Space

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go into space? For a day? Or two? What about for longer? Well, two NASA astronauts...

Jeremy Walters

Jun 28, 20241 min read

Iranian Elections

Today the Iranian Elections are being held, and next week we have the Level 3 Exams! Will you be able to talk about the situation in Iran...

Jeremy Walters

Jun 17, 20241 min read

Level 4 Speaking Demo

As promised I have created a short video with an example of a Part One task. For the purpose of the demo, I took an example from the most...