Being able to critically consider something you are reading is essential these days to make sure what you are reading is true. Here are 5 points to consider for critical thinking: 1. Consider the source Where is the information you are reading, watching or listening...
General English CEFR Level C2
The importance of critical thinking in English
In this section of our course, we will look at critical thinking- what it is, why it's important and how it can help you improve your English. Let's start with a definition - what is critical thinking? In short, critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and...
CEFR Level C2 reading test 1 – ADHD
Challenge yourself! In the time I have used this exercise with my classes, very few students scored 100% - see what score you can get! Read the text below and complete the task that follows. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD as it is more commonly...
CEFR Level C2 reading test 2 – Auckland
Test your Level C2 reading skills with this text. Read the article then answer the 10 questions that follow. Read the following passage and select the best heading for each paragraph. A. Lapped on all sides by water, it’s hardly surprising that the country’s largest...
CEFR Level C2 list 2 vocabulary exercises
Before you take the practice test below, make sure you have looked through CEFR Level C2 vocabulary list 2. See how many you can complete! The first 2 letters of each word are given - all you need to do is decide which word best suits the context . 1. Many...
CEFR Level C2 list 1 vocabulary exercises
Before you take the practice test below, make sure you have looked through CEFR Level C2 vocabulary list 1. See how many you can complete! The first 2 letters of each word are given - all you need to do is decide which word best suits the context . 1. In the 1920s,...