Cambridge English B2 Exam Training
Episodes
Episode 86: Can you ban kids from social media? (How do people really talk about this?)
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, we ask: “Can you ban kids from social media?” Australia’s new under-16 ban has already begun — a...
Episode 85: Should you have to pay a tourist tax to visit popular places?
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, we discuss the question: “Should you have to pay a tourist tax to visit popular places?” You’ll he...
Episode 84: Should children under 16 be banned from social media?
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, we discuss the B2 Speaking question: “Should children under 16 be banned from social media?” You’l...
Episode 83: Would you buy from a brand that treats its workers badly?
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, we explore the B2 Speaking question: “Would you buy from a brand that treats its workers badly?” We ...
Episode 82: Would you agree to be interviewed by an AI system?
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here. In this episode, we discuss the B2 Speaking question: “Would you agree to be interviewed by an AI system?” You’ll ...
Episode 81: Do you think our phones make us more connected, or more lonely?
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, we explore the B2 Speaking question: “Do smartphones make us more connected, or more lonely?” You’...
Episode 80: Do you think people should love their jobs, or just see work as a way to earn money?
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, we discuss the question: “Do you think people should love their jobs, or just see work as a way to ear...
Episode 79: Do you believe motivation is something people are born with or can learn? (5 phrases to discuss motivation like a fluent speaker)
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, we explore the B2 Speaking question: “Do you believe motivation is something people are born with or c...
Episode 78: Do you think exams are the best way to test students' knowledge? (3 comparison phrases to give balanced answers)
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer: “Do you think exams are the best way to test students’ knowledge?” Y...
Episode 77: Do you believe people will live longer in the future? (5 natural chunks to sound fluent and impress the listener)
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer: “Do you believe people will live longer in the future?” You’ll disco...
Episode 76: What qualities make someone a good colleague? (3 natural phrases to sound fluent and confident)
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer: “What qualities make someone a good colleague?” You’ll hear a short ...
Episode 75: What are some dangers of sharing personal information online? (5 natural chunks to sound fluent and confident)
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer the question: “What are some dangers of sharing personal information onli...
Episode 74: Do you believe machines will ever replace human creativity? (3 key phrases to sound natural and confident)
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer: “Do you believe machines will ever replace human creativity?” You’ll...
Episode 73: How should cities deal with increasing levels of tourism? (5 natural chunks to sound fluent and confident)
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer the question: “How should cities deal with increasing levels of tourism?”...
Episode 72: Do you think zoos are good or bad? (5 phrases to handle ANY controversial question)
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer the question: “Do you think zoos are good or bad?” You’ll discover fi...
Episode 71: Are clothes important to you? (5 natural collocations to sound confident)
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer the question: “Are clothes important to you?” You’ll discover five na...
Episode 70: Speaking Drill #1: lend me a hand (turn passive vocabulary into confident speaking)
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode — the first Speaking Drill — you’ll learn how to make vocabulary automatic with the phrase lend me ...
Episode 69: Why do people need friends? (Build speaking flexibility with idiomatic synonyms)
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer the question: “Why do people need friends?” Instead of repeating basic ...
Episode 68: Is it useful to listen to podcasts made for language learners? (Build flexibility with synonyms and opposites)
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer the question: “Is it useful to listen to podcasts made for language learn...
Episode 67: I'll be back
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Kristian here with a quick update.I’ll be back with the regular podcast next week.Last week I released my new course — and over the we...
Episode 66: What do you like about your hometown? (3 natural chunks to sound fluent and confident)
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer the common Part 1 question: “What do you like about your hometown?” Ins...
Episode 64: Your first speaking drill: environmental collocations (turn passive English into confident speaking)
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll move from knowing vocabulary to actually using it under exam pressure. This is your first speak...
Episode 63: What are the most serious environmental issues in your country? (5 natural collocations to sound exam-ready)
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “What are the most serious environmental issues in your country?” using...
Episode 62: What job would be a dream come true for you? (5 natural adjective combinations to upgrade basic answers)
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉 Tell me what worries you most about the B2 Speaking Exam: Fill in this quick formDownload the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how...
Episode 61: What led you to choose your current job or field of study? (5 natural phrases to show enthusiasm in Part 1)
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉 Quick question for you: Tell me what worries you most about the B2 Speaking exam.Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how...
Episode 60: How to manage your time in Part 1 (a simple formula to make every second count)
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn a simple formula to manage your time in Part 1 of the B2 Speaking exam so every second co...
Episode 59: Do you think AI makes life easier? (OREC: 4 steps to stop rambling and sound clear)
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Do you think AI makes life easier?” without rambling by using the OREC...
Episode 58: How can employers encourage employees to do more sport? (5 natural collocations to sound accurate and confident)
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “How can employers encourage employees to do more sport?” using 5 natur...
Episode 57 How important are exams in your country? (5 natural phrases to stop going blank)
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “How important are exams in your country?” using 5 natural expressions ...
Episode 56: Why would it be difficult to live without a mobile phone? (5 natural expressions to upgrade basic vocabulary)
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Why would it be difficult to live without a mobile phone?” using 5 nat...
Episode 55: Do you think it is important to plan your future? Why or why not? (5 core expressions to help you build your answer)
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Do you think it is important to plan your future? Why or why not?” usi...
Episode 54: What skills are important for effective teamwork? (5 natural expressions to upgrade your answer)
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “What skills are important for effective teamwork?” using 5 natural exp...
Episode 53: Should university education be free for everyone? (Argue NO with 5 phrasal verbs)
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Should university education be free for everyone?” by arguing NO with ...
Episode 52: Should university education be free for everyone? (Argue YES with 5 phrasal verbs)
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Should university education be free for everyone?” by arguing YES with...
Episode 51: How do you think you'll use English in the future? (How to use conditionals to give better answers)
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “How do you think you’ll use English in the future?” by combining the...
Episode 50: 3 powerful lessons from my Cambridge C2 exam to boost your B2 Speaking
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this special milestone episode, I share 3 powerful lessons I learned from my own Cambridge C2 exam — lessons that wi...
Episode 49: Do you ever go to the cinema? (Answer the exact question the examiner asks)
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Do you ever go to the cinema?” without making the #1 mistake B2 studen...
Episode 48: Which famous person would you most like to meet? (Sound natural with 5 phrasal verbs)
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Which famous person would you most like to meet?” using 5 natural phra...
Episode 47: What things do you usually buy online? (Compare two strong answers — one yes, one no)
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “What things do you usually buy online?” with two strong but opposite m...
Episode 46: Tell us about your last holiday or trip? (Sound natural and detailed with 5 key phrases)
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Tell us about your last holiday or trip” with natural, detailed Englis...
Episode 45: Can You Use These 5 Animal Idioms?
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn 5 common animal idioms that make your answers more colourful and memorable in the B2 Spea...
Episode 44: Why is it important to protect animals and other wildlife? (Learn to give strong reasons instead of vague answers)
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll practise answering: “Why is it important to protect animals and other wildlife?” Learn how ...
Episode 43: Do you think zoos are still necessary in today's world? (Learn to give clear opinions on controversial topics)
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll practise answering the question: “Do you think zoos are still necessary in today’s world?”...
Episode 42: Why do people keep pets? (Learn how to expand short answers into confident ones)
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll practise the classic exam question: “Why do people keep pets?” Learn how to expand short an...
Episode 41: Are animals important in your life? (Sound natural and confident from the very first question)
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll practise a classic Part 1 question: “Are animals important in your life?” Learn how to keep...
Episode 40: Can you use these 5 health idioms?
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn 5 health idioms you can use naturally in the B2 Speaking exam to make your answers sound ...
Episode 39: Do you think health services should be free? (Two opposing viewpoints with key vocabulary)
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Do you think health services should be free?” — with two complete mo...
Episode 38: Is it easier to live a healthy lifestyle compared to the past? (Structure past vs present answers clearly)
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Is it easier to live a healthy lifestyle compared to the past?” — us...
Episode 37: How important is it to get regular exercise? (Balanced answers made easy)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “How important is it to get regular exercise?” — with a balanced, con...
Episode 36: Do you think you have a healthy lifestyle? (Health & fitness vocabulary for confident answers)
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you'll learn how to answer "Do you think you have a healthy lifestyle?" — by focusing on...
Episode 35: How can families benefit from eating together? (Answer abstract questions with specific examples and real-life language)
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “How can families benefit from eating together?” — by using concrete ...
Episode 34: What, for you, is a healthy diet? (Learn how to develop ONE idea clearly)
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “What, for you, is a healthy diet?” — by developing just one clear id...
Episode 33: Do you think fast food is bad for you? (How to give balanced opinions)
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Do you think fast food is bad for you?” — and how to give clear, bal...
Episode 32: Do you like cooking? What to say when you're not sure.
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Do you like cooking?” — even if you're not totally sure how you ...
Episode 31: What's the most unusual food you've ever eaten?
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “What’s the most unusual food you’ve ever eaten?” — even if you’...
Episode 30: Do you know how to use these 5 travel idioms?
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript hereWant to sound more fluent and natural when talking about travel? In this episode, you’ll learn 5 essential travel idioms...
Episode 29: What can artists do to reduce their carbon footprint when touring?
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript hereWant to sound natural when talking about climate and travel? I’ll show you how to answer “What can artists do to reduc...
Episode 28: What are the pros and cons of international business travel?
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript hereNeed to express your opinion on international business travel but not sure how to discuss the pros and cons with confidenc...
Episode 27: Which country would you most like to visit?
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript hereDreaming of visiting a special country but can’t express your enthusiasm naturally? I’ll show you how to answer “Whi...
Episode 26: What was your best holiday ever?
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript hereHad an amazing holiday but struggle to talk about it in English? I’ll show you how to answer "What was your best ho...
Episode 25: Speaking Part 3: Do you make this common mistake? (Not anymore after this episode!)
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here!Struggling with B2 Speaking Part 3? I show you the most common mistake students make - plus the solution that actually wo...
Episode 24: At night, in December or on Monday? Stop mixing up time prepositions
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here!Still mixing up AT, IN, and ON with time phrases? I break down the simple rules so you'll stop saying things like &qu...
Episode 23: Travel, journey, trip or way? Listen up and never confuse these words again
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here!Confused about when to use travel, journey, trip or way? I break down these four tricky words with clear definitions and ...
Episode 22: How would you describe your holidays? (B2 level example inside!)
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here!Struggling to describe holidays naturally? I use my real Lanzarote family trip to show you exactly how confident speakers...
Episode 21: Do you make this common mistake with -ed and -ing adjectives?
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here!Confused about when to use 'bored' vs 'boring'? I explain the simple rule that stops you from mixing up -...
Episode 20: How to ace Cambridge B2 First Speaking Part 2?
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here!Need a confidence boost for B2 Speaking Part 2? I deliver a complete model answer that shows exactly how to compare photo...
Episode 19: Do you use these 5 phrasal verbs when talking about leisure activities?
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here!Tired of sounding awkward when talking about hobbies? I teach you 5 essential phrasal verbs that make you sound natural w...
Episode 18: How can you show variety in your comparison structures?
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here!Tired of sounding awkward with the same comparison structures over and over? I show you how to add variety to your compar...
Episode 17: Do you know how to make comparisons in English?
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here!Struggling with comparisons in English? I teach the 3 fundamental rules every B2 student needs to master - plus the irreg...
Episode 16: Do you know these 5 collocations to talk about professional sports?
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here!Think sports vocabulary is only for sports fans? I show how these 5 essential collocations work perfectly in B2 tasks ...
Episode 15: Do you know how to describe where you live in 30 seconds?
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here!Nervous about B2 Speaking Part 1? I show you how to beat the nerves and sound confident from the very first question - no...
Episode 14: Do you make courses or do courses?
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here!Still getting confused by 'make' vs 'do'? I reveal the simple rule that will end your confusion forever -...
Episode 13: Do you know these 5 phrases to talk about getting and managing your money?
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here!Tired of sounding unnatural when talking about money? I teach 5 essential money collocations that will make you sound con...
Episode 12: Why does "I've exercised" sound so weird?
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here!Still struggling with present perfect simple vs continuous? I break down the ONE key distinction that will stop you fr...
Episode 11: Why do some people often sound the same when describing people?
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here! Tired of using "good" and "nice" for everyone? I reveal 5 precise personality words that instantly u...
Episode 10: Are phrasal verbs more useful than idioms?
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here!Struggling to sound natural when talking about relationships? I share my honest take: phrasal verbs beat idioms for every...
Episode 9: Do you sound awkward when talking about hobbies?
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here! Tired of sounding strange when you speak English? I teach 5 natural expressions that will make your English sound more f...
Episode 8: Feeling nervous about speaking English? Try this 3-step method
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn a simple 3-step method to stop feeling nervous about speaking English and start building ...
Episode 7: What's your happiest childhood memory?
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the Episode 7 PDFWant daily B2 practice? Get 3-minute exercises that help you feel more confident for exam day: https://subscribepage.i...
Episode 6: What is the best way for people visiting your country to make friends?
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the Episode 6 PDF with comprehensive vocabulary guide and strategic framework.Want daily B2 practice? Get 3-minute exercises that help ...
Episode 5: How do you find out what's happening in the world?
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the Episode 5 PDF with full transcript and exercisesWant daily B2 practice? Get 3-minute exercises that help you feel more confid...
Episode 4: How do you upgrade from B2 to C1 without sounding academic or unnatural?
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the Episode 4 PDF with full transcript and upgrade exercisesWant daily B2 practice? Get 3-minute exercises that help you feel mor...
Episode 3: Should you memorize "advanced vocabulary" to impress Cambridge examiners in Part 1?
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the PDF with full transcript and worksheet.Want daily B2 practice? Get 3-minute exercises that help you feel more confident for exam...
Episode 2: Is your city being ruined by tourists?
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the free PDF.Want daily B2 practice? Get 3-minute exercises that help you feel more confident for exam day: https://subscribepage...
Episode 1: Should you be allowed to work from home?
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the PDF with vocabulary, practice questions, and full transcript.Want daily B2 practice? Get 3-minute exercises that help you fee...