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Exam Seekers

By Patricia Moura

What do you know about the English Exams? Do you know the TKT and the CELTA Course? What about the Cambridge English Assessment?

These are some of the topics I'm mentioning here:
-What are Proficiency Exams? Which ones are out there?
-Which English exam/course is the best option for me?
-Ielts or Toefl? What are the differences between them?

Listen to me and get deep into the English assessment world.

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|OFF-O11| Recognition of Work and Stats

Exam SeekersDec 02, 2021

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|OFF-O11| Recognition of Work and Stats

|OFF-O11| Recognition of Work and Stats

Hello Exam Seekers,

As I’ve mentioned a while ago, I’ve been pretty busy lately. I’ve been working a lot… you know, a #teacherslife: prepare lessons, teach lessons, correct lessons, I mean, homework and tests, and etc.

Also, I’ve been editing the videos for Exam Seekers Youtube Channel – not only editing, but also preparing content, adapting it to scripts, recording, and editing. It is all demanding… I am glad about the results I’ve been having. So if you want to check out the results.... listen to the podcast! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://exam-seekers.com/recognition-of-work-and-stats/

Don’t forget to follow me on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a great week,
Patricia Moura

Dec 02, 202105:54
|101-005| Exams x Tests: what’s the difference?
Nov 05, 202110:10
|CELTA-013| How to prepare your HANDOUTS?
Oct 25, 202114:30
|OE-001| CELPE-Bras – Proficiency Certification in Portuguese Language for Foreigners
Oct 18, 202106:18
|EE-003| CAE – C1 Advanced

|EE-003| CAE – C1 Advanced

Hello Exam Seekers,

I’ve been posting about the Cambridge English Main Suite for a while now, which is a series of exams from Cambridge Assessment English that follows the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference). The Main Suite ranges from 120-230 points in the Cambridge English Scale as you can see below.

Today I am going to talk about the CAE – C1 Advanced, formerly known as Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) a higher level exam that was created specifically for adults (there is no For Schools version). This episode is also available as a blog post: https://exam-seekers.com/cae-c1-advanced.

You can buy the Objective Advanced Student Book / Workbook here (or in BRAZIL: Student Book / Workbook).

Don’t forget to follow me on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a great week,
Patricia Moura


PS: Thank you for the feedback on the audio.

Oct 13, 202113:46
Write Better Texts – 6 Tips on semi-formal writing.
Oct 06, 202111:05
|EE-033| Helping your children learn English
Sep 13, 202107:42
|CELTA-011| CELTA- YLE, CELT-P and CELT-S. What is all that?
Aug 30, 202109:01
|ME-002| My experience with the TKT – Teaching Knowledge Test
Aug 21, 202111:46
|EE-002| Young Learners: Starters, Movers and Flyers
Aug 18, 202109:54
|ICELT-008| What is the Teacher’s Role?
Aug 13, 202109:31
|TKT-004|TKT or CELTA? Which way to go?
Aug 01, 202111:23
|TKT006e| Module 1: Part 1 – Functions
Jul 30, 202108:18
|EE-031b| B1: Preliminary – Speaking [Part 2: Extended Turn]

|EE-031b| B1: Preliminary – Speaking [Part 2: Extended Turn]

Hello Exam Seekers,

The #CambridgeEnglish #B1Preliminary #SpeakingExam has four parts, today I'm talking about part 2 - Extended Turn.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://exam-seekers.com/b1-preliminary-speaking-part-2-extended-turn/

Don’t forget to follow me on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a great week,
Patricia Moura

Jul 27, 202110:42
Updates 2/2021 – Youtube

Updates 2/2021 – Youtube

Hello Exam Seekers,

As promised, I bring to you guys the second part of my updates. If you haven’t read the first part yet – Updates 1/2021 – make sure you do!

New Project: YOUTUBE!!!! Follow me there: Youtube.com/ExamSeekers

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://exam-seekers.com/2021/07/23/updates-2-2021

Don’t forget to follow me on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a great week,
Patricia Moura

Jul 23, 202108:35
Cambridge Day 2021

Cambridge Day 2021

Hello Exam Seekers,

As I’ve posted on my Instagram recently, Cambridge Day was coming, and on Tuesday they opened registration for Cambridge Day 2021. /o/ yeiii…

Make sure you register: CAMBRIDGE DAY 2021. Also, check out: My Cambridge Day story (padlet.com).

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://exam-seekers.com/cambridge-day-2021.

Don’t forget to follow me on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a great week,
Patricia Moura

Jul 16, 202109:54
|EE-022b| B2: First – Reading and Use of English [Part 2B: Open Cloze]
Jul 13, 202111:33
|ICELT-007| What does Classroom Management involve?
Jul 02, 202111:52
|EE-024d| A2: Key – Reading [Part 4: Multiple-Choice Cloze]

|EE-024d| A2: Key – Reading [Part 4: Multiple-Choice Cloze]

Hello Exam Seekers,

For the past few weeks, I’ve been talking about the Cambridge English A2 Key (former KET). The Cambridge A2 Key Reading and Writing Exam is divided into seven parts. Today, I’m covering Part 4 – Multiple-Choice Cloze.

Listen to it, or read it as a blog post: http://examseekers.wordpress.com/2021/06/29/a2-key-reading-part-4-multiple-choice-cloze

Practice book: A2 Key – Exam Sb With Answers With Audio Authentic Practice Tests: Vol. 1.

Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a great week,
Patricia Moura

Jun 29, 202109:24
|EE-028c| YLE – A2: Flyers – Speaking Exam

|EE-028c| YLE – A2: Flyers – Speaking Exam

Hello Exam Seekers,

Last Monday I covered the YLE A1 Movers Speaking Exam, now, I’m going to talk about the YLE A2 Flyers Speaking Exam to explain how the exam works and help you to guide your young learner to get the best score.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://exam-seekers.com/2021/06/28/ee-028c-yle-a2-flyers-speaking-exam

Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a great week,
Patricia Moura

Jun 28, 202109:04
|EE-011| Getting to know the Cambridge English Exams – Cambridge Main Suite A2-C2
Jun 23, 202112:39
|EE-032| B2 First Practice with English Swami

|EE-032| B2 First Practice with English Swami

Hello Exam Seekers,

I recently got into contact with Jonny Sleeman another content creator and the founder of English Swami, a website that offers online practice for B2 First (Cambridge English: First). Last week, I had the chance to get to know his work and I can say that, like me, he does try and help people to get the best results in the B2 First exam.

This episode is a review of English Swami. You can also read this review as a blog post: http://exam-seekers.com/2021/06/22/ee-032-b2-first-practice-with-english-swami.

Check the website: http://englishswami.com (coupon: EXAMSEEKERS)

Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a great week,
Patricia Moura


Jun 22, 202108:32
|EE-027c| YLE – A1: Movers – Speaking Exam
Jun 21, 202109:59
|OFF-009| Updates 1/2021
Jun 19, 202109:22
|EE-007| PET – B1: Preliminary
Jun 16, 202112:19
|EE-031a| B1: Preliminary – Speaking [Part 1: Interview]
Jun 15, 202111:36
|EE-026c| YLE – Pre A1: Starters – Speaking Exam
Jun 14, 202114:40
|TKT-006c| Module 1: Part 1 – Phonology

|TKT-006c| Module 1: Part 1 – Phonology

Hello Exam Seekers,

As I have already mentioned in my previous posts about the TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test), it is a series of modular teaching qualifications which test the teacher’s knowledge in specific areas of English language teaching. There are 3 core modules, designed by Cambridge to provide a foundation in the practice and principles of language teaching: TKT: Module 1 — Background to language teaching; TKT: Module 2 — Planning for language teaching; TKT: Module 3 — Classroom management.

Today, I’m going to talk about: MODULE 1 – Language and background to language learning teaching PART 1 – Describing language and language skills UNIT 3 – Phonology.

Listen to this episode or read it as a blog post: http://examseekers.wordpress.com/2021/06/11/tkt-006c-module-1-part-1-phonology

Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a great week,
Patricia Moura

Jun 12, 202112:06
|101-009| The importance of GIVE INSTRUCTIONS for a task-based activity
Jun 10, 202114:08
|EE-024c| A2: Key – Reading [Part 3: Multiple Choice]

|EE-024c| A2: Key – Reading [Part 3: Multiple Choice]

Hello Exam Seekers,

I've been talking about the Cambridge English A2 Key (former KET). The Cambridge A2 Key Reading and Writing Exam is divided into seven parts: Part 1 – Multiple Choice; Part 2 – Multiple Matching; Part 3 – Multiple Choice; Part 4 – Multiple-Choice Cloze; Part 5 – Open Cloze; Part 6 – Guided Writing; Part 7 – Picture Story.

Today, I'm covering Part 3 – Multiple Choice. Listen to it now, or read it as a blog post: https://examseekers.wordpress.com/2021/06/08/ee-024c-a2-key-reading-part-3-multiple-choice.

If you want more practice tests, you can buy the A2 Key – Exam Sb With Answers With Audio Authentic Practice Tests: Vol. 1.

Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a great week,
Patricia Moura

Jun 08, 202110:42
|EE-028b| YLE – A2: Flyers – Listening Exam
Jun 07, 202112:37
|EE-017a| B1: Preliminary – Reading [Part 1: Multiple Choice]

|EE-017a| B1: Preliminary – Reading [Part 1: Multiple Choice]

Hello ExamSeekers,

Have you been studying for the B1 Preliminary (former Cambridge English PET)? Or have you been preparing your students to be assessed by it? Well, recently I’ve posted about the changes to the 2020 A2 Key and B1 Preliminary Cambridge English exams, did you check it out? If you didn’t, make sure you take a look to know what to expect from these exams.

Now, listen to a guided sample of the B1 Preliminary Reading Exam Part 1: Multiple Choice, or read it as a blog post: https://examseekers.wordpress.com/2020/04/14/ee-017a-b1-preliminary-reading-and-writing-part-1

Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a great week,
Patricia Moura

Jun 06, 202110:42
|CELTA-015e| Preparing a Lesson Plan [PART 5: Handouts]

|CELTA-015e| Preparing a Lesson Plan [PART 5: Handouts]

Hello Exam Seekers,

If you are taking the CELTA course, this post is for you. Actually, this text is for everyone who wants to prepare a proper lesson plan, especially teachers taking the CELTA course and need to prepare a lesson plan according to the CELTA course standards.

There are basically 5 steps to prepare a proper Lesson Plan: Part 1: Describe the lesson, Part 2: Language Analysis, Part 3: Procedures / Steps, Part 4: Board Plan, and Part 5: Handouts.

Listen to it or read it as a blog post: https://examseekers.wordpress.com/2021/06/04/celta-015e-preparing-a-lesson-plan-part-5-handouts/

Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a great week,
Patricia Moura

Jun 04, 202109:13
|EE-012c| B2: First – Reading and Use of English [Part 3: Word Formation]

|EE-012c| B2: First – Reading and Use of English [Part 3: Word Formation]

Hello Exam Seekers,

Are you testing your B2 CEFR Level of English? Well, last week, I updated the B2: First – Reading and Use of English Exam

If you haven’t listened to/read them yet, make sure you check out both of the samples!!!

Today, I bring you an update of  Part 3: Word Formation. So, when you finish listening to/reading [Sample 3A], go and check [Sample 3B], okay? However, before digging into the exercise, let’s review the meaning of Word Formation.

Listen to it here or read it as a blog post: https://examseekers.wordpress.com/2019/01/15/ee-012c-b2-first-reading-and-use-of-english-part3

Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a great week,
Patricia Moura


Jun 03, 202112:50
|ME-001| Getting to know me! The person behind EXAM SEEKERS.
Jun 02, 202110:50
|EE-030| Linguaskill – Cambridge English Placement Test.
Jun 01, 202111:52
|EE-027b| YLE – A1: Movers – Listening Exam

|EE-027b| YLE – A1: Movers – Listening Exam

Hello Exam Seekers,

For the past few weeks, I’ve talked about the Cambridge English YLE (Young Learners Exams) focusing on the Reading and Writing, Listening, and Speaking Exams. So far, I’ve talked about: YLE Pre A1: Starters – Reading and Writing Exam, YLE A1: Movers – Reading and Writing Exam, YLE A2: Flyers – Reading and Writing Exam, and YLE Pre A1: Starters – Listening Exam.

Today, I’m going to talk about the Cambridge YLE A1 Movers Listening Exam to explain how the exam works and help you guide your young learner to get the best score. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://examseekers.wordpress.com/2021/05/31/ee-027b-yle-a1-movers-listening-exam.

Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a great week,
Patricia Moura

May 31, 202110:34
|IB-001| What is the IB program? – International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
May 29, 202113:10
|TKT-003| TKT: CLIL - What is it?

|TKT-003| TKT: CLIL - What is it?

Hello Exam Seekers,

Today we are going to dig a bit deeper into the CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning).

As I’ve already mentioned, CLIL stands for Content and Language Integrated Learning. It describes an evolving approach to teaching and learning where subjects are taught and studied through the medium of a non-native language. Want some more information about it? Listen to this episode or read it as a blog post: https://examseekers.wordpress.com/2018/10/24/tkt-003-tkt-clil.

Check The TKT Course CLIL Module (English Edition) Book!

Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a great week,
Patricia Moura

May 27, 202111:33
|EE-024b| A2: Key – Reading [Part 2: Multiple Matching]
May 25, 202111:42
|EE-026b| YLE – Pre A1: Starters – Listening Exam
May 24, 202109:00
|OFF-005| Why is it important to teach pronunciation?
May 23, 202110:19
|CELTA-015d| Preparing a Lesson Plan [PART 4: Board Plan]

|CELTA-015d| Preparing a Lesson Plan [PART 4: Board Plan]

Hello Exam Seekers,

As I mentioned in the previous CELTA Lesson Plan posts, I was teaching a Listening Lesson based on authentic material. Students were supposed to watch a video called Travel Tips: Real Discounts on Airfare Found by Sonia Gil and grasp information from it. These are the steps of my lesson plan: 

Part 1: Describe the lesson (add information about the type of lesson, number of students, time, etc.);

Part 2: Language Analysis (write about the language you will use in class – vocab/grammar);

Part 3: Procedures / Steps (write how you will develop the lesson dividing it into stages, grouping, and timing);

Part 4: Board Plan (preplan your board to keep it organized);

Part 5: Handouts (prepare the material you will use in class).

Today, I’m talking about the fourth step: Board Plan.

Listen to this episode or read it as a blog post: https://examseekers.wordpress.com/2021/05/21/celta-015d-preparing-a-lesson-plan-part-4-board-plan

Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a great week,
Patricia Moura

May 21, 202108:04
|EE-008| What is the C2 Proficiency? (former CPE)
May 20, 202110:36
|EE-014c| C1: Advanced – Reading and Use of English [Part 3: Word Formation]

|EE-014c| C1: Advanced – Reading and Use of English [Part 3: Word Formation]

Hello ExamSeekers,

The past few weeks I gave you some tips on the Cambridge English C1 Advanced (former CAE) Reading and Use of English Exam Part 1: Multiple-Choice Cloze and Part 2: Open Cloze. Make sure you check them out. As for today, I'm talking about Reading and Use of English Part 3: Word Formation

Listen to this episode or read it as a blog post: https://examseekers.wordpress.com/2019/05/21/ee-014c-c1-advanced-reading-and-use-of-english-part3/

Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a great week,
Patricia Moura


May 19, 202109:11
|EE-025c| B1: Preliminary – Writing [Part 2b: Writing a story]

|EE-025c| B1: Preliminary – Writing [Part 2b: Writing a story]

Hello ExamSeekers,

The other week, I started talking about the Writing Exam, which is divided into two parts:

In part 1, candidates have to write about 100 words answering an e-mail. There is no other option. For part 2, candidates have to choose to write an article or a story based on the guideline. So, candidates must write 100 words, answering one of the questions, and if they do it properly, they can get up to 20 marks.

Today I’m talking about the second option: Writing a Story. Listen to the podcast or read it as a blog post: https://examseekers.wordpress.com/2021/05/18/ee-025c-b1-preliminary-writing-part-2b-writing-a-story/

Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a great week,
Patricia Moura

May 18, 202108:05
|EE-028a| YLE – A2: Flyers – Reading and Writing Exam

|EE-028a| YLE – A2: Flyers – Reading and Writing Exam

Hello Exam Seekers,

The past few weeks, I’ve written about the #CambridgeEnglish #YLE Exams. I wrote:

Today, I’m talking about the YLE A2 Flyers Reading and Writing Exam to explain how the exam works and how to guide your young learner to get the best score.

So listen to it here, or read it as a blog post: https://examseekers.wordpress.com/2021/05/17/ee-028a-yle-a2-flyers-reading-and-writing-exam/

Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a great week,
Patricia Moura

May 17, 202111:24
|OFF-002| Do teachers know it all? There is always room for NEW KNOWLEDGE.

|OFF-002| Do teachers know it all? There is always room for NEW KNOWLEDGE.

Hello Exam Seekers,

Let me ask you an important #question: How much #knowledge do you have? Okay, let me reformulate: How much #English do you know? Does it make it any easier to answer?

Listen to this episode to understand why it is important to know that there is always room for new knowledge. Or read it as a blog post: https://examseekers.wordpress.com/2018/05/18/offtopic-002-theres-always-room-for-new-knowledge/

Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a great week,
Patricia Moura

May 16, 202109:28
|TKT-005| TKT: The TKT Bands
May 15, 202116:29
|CELTA-016b| What is the CELT-S? – An overview

|CELTA-016b| What is the CELT-S? – An overview

Hello Exam Seekers,

Let me ask you something: Have you ever heard about the CELT-S?

I’ve already mentioned something about it in the post named CELTA-YLE, CELT-P, and CELT-S. What is all that? which describes the differences between these three Certificates in English Language Teaching. Also, last Friday, I wrote a text named What is the CELT-P? – An overview. If you haven’t looked at either of them, make sure you read them.

Today, I’m going to talk specifically about the CELT-S and its format, so check it out!

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://examseekers.wordpress.com/2021/05/14/celta-016b-what-is-the-celt-s-an-overview/

Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a great week,
Patricia Moura


PS: Sorry, the audio today was a bit hard.

May 14, 202111:07