This week, I have opted to examine the Gaokao, China’s university entrance exam. By doing so, I aim to stimulate conversation about higher education qualifications, students’ expectations and the justness of competitive tests, like the Gaokao. As a warmer, you can have a look at the slides and think about your own answers. Gaokao, the…… Continue reading B2 Listening and Speaking: The Bright and Dark Side of the Gaokao
If you happen to be a teacher, a parent or a student, you will have very probably spent a great deal of time thinking and speaking about school and education. You will also have probably wondered what schools are for and if they actually work at all. Astonishing as it may seem, you will also…… Continue reading C2 Listening and speaking: How to escape education’s death valley
We are all extremely concerned about education and schools because in our society, education is the bases for future success. Well, that was what we were taught anyway. However, many of my friends with degrees are either out of work or they are earning a living doing something that has nothing to do with what…… Continue reading C1 speaking practice: Schools, education & languages
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Do you like school? Do you still go to school? What do you remember about the school you went to when you were a child? Were you good at any particular subject? Here’s a speaking activity created with Emaze for you to practise. Click for activity
