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This is the second part in a CAE Essay writing mini series of blogposts. Click here for part 1. 

Let’s begin by taking a step into the future. To make sure your essay is up to the mark, you should be able to answer with a “yes” to the following questions once you have finished your writing:

1. CONTENT:  Did I cover all the points?
2. COMMUNICATIVE ACHIEVEMENT: Did I use the right register and develop the points effectively?
3. ORGANISATION: Are my ideas organised into a suitable layout?
4. LANGUAGE: Did I make use of advanced grammar structures and appropriate connectors?

Continue reading “CAE Essay (part 2) – Writing Stage” →

A false friend is a word that resembles another one in your native tongue in its form but not in its meaning. You probably know that “actually” expresses “in fact” and it is not translated as “actualmente”.  But this is a no-brainer. Students with an extensive English background know it and if they occasionally fall in the trap, it is no more than a slip to be quickly self-corrected.  Continue reading “5 False friends that can mislead Spanish speakers” →