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Harry Styles Aperture C1 Cambridge Speaking mock exam visual with camera lens concept and academic exam design

Use Harry Styles For C1 Advanced Speaking Mock Inspired by “Aperture”

January 28, 2026 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

A complete C1 Cambridge Speaking mock exam built around themes from Harry Styles’ song “Aperture.” Includes examiner script, visual prompts, and a teacher cheat sheet to support advanced, exam-focused speaking practice.

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B2 First Reading Part 5 exercise featuring Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars song

Boost B2 First Skills: Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars in Reading Part 5

August 31, 2024 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Elevate your B2 First exam preparation with this engaging Reading Part 5 exercise. Use Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars lyrics to boost student engagement while honing crucial exam skills. Perfect for tech-savvy teachers seeking time-saving, creative solutions

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Innovative Cambridge English exam preparation using songs

Fun Cambridge Exam Prep: Using Songs to Master English Skills

April 8, 2024 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Revolutionize your Cambridge English exam prep with our innovative music-based strategy. Discover how songs can make learning engaging, boost retention, and simplify complex concepts. Ditch boring methods and embrace a captivating experience that will have you humming your way to success

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B2 First (FCE) Exam Prep with English Lyrics - Hollow Coves Lesson Plan"

Song-Based Lesson Plan: B2 First (FCE) Exam Prep with English Lyrics

September 18, 2023 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Boost your students’ English skills with our B2 First (FCE) exam-prep lesson plan featuring Hollow Coves’ ‘The Open Road.’ Dive into adventure and language learning as you explore inspirational quotes, listening exercises, collaborative speaking tasks, and creative writing assignments. Elevate your teaching with the magic of music.

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Cambridge B2 First lesson plan featuring Lauv's Modern Loneliness

Fun B2 First Lesson Plan: Cambridge Prep with Lauv’s ‘Modern Loneliness

February 27, 2020 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Dive into the emotional depth of ‘Modern Loneliness’ by Lauv in our latest FCE lesson plan. Designed for B1+/B2 level students, this resource offers a unique blend of music and exam preparation, covering vocabulary, speaking, listening, and writing skills, alongside activities tailored for the Cambridge English: First exam.

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    Here's an Engaging ESL Song Activity for Pink's 'Trustfall
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