https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1 en-us 2019-10-01 21:35:11 UTC 2025-11-10 22:25:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f308.png b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/392176172 2019-10-01 21:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/392176172 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/392186775 2019-10-01 22:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/392186775 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/392188563 1. stand out
2. peaceful
3. curiosity
4. reliability
5. feel small
6. big trouble
7. wide awake
8. generous
9. He/she seems...
10. to overcome]]> 2019-10-01 22:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/392188563 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/392189686 In this part, the examiner will ask you a few questions. Here are some examples:

- What is your name? And surname? How do you spell it?
- How old are you?
- Are you working or studying?
- Where do you live? 
- Do you like living there? Why?
- Tell me about your family.
- How long have you been learning English for?
- How many languages do you speak? Which ones?
- Why do you study English? Do you think it is important to learn English?
- What would your ideal job be?

]]> 2019-10-01 22:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/392189686 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/392191196 2019-10-01 22:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/392191196 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/392195421 There is a phrasal verb in the lyrics of this song. Can you find it?]]> 2019-10-01 23:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/392195421 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/392710440 0. Start by predicting the content by the title or the intro of the audio or video.
1. Read the questions carefully.
2. Listen and select the information that you will need.
3. Listen again, write your answers and check.

QUESTIONS:
- Who is the man that smokes a pipe?
- What is Alison wearing?
- What is a 'hint'?
- Two people in the audience are ______ hands.
- Does Ellen accomplish her goal? What happens next?]]> 2019-10-02 19:53:53 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/392710440 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/393778954 2019-10-04 19:55:54 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/393778954 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/402298229 Houses and homes]]> 2019-10-24 21:02:56 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/402298229 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/402299162 0. Start by predicting the content by the title or the intro of the audio or video.
1. Read the questions carefully.
2. Listen and select the information that you will need.
3. Listen again, write your answers and check.

QUESTIONS:
- They never use the dining room because ____________________.
- What is the special feature in the master bedroom?
- What is another word for 'dressing area'?]]> 2019-10-24 21:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/402299162 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/403747977 2019-10-29 09:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/403747977 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/408397603 Phrasal verbs]]> 2019-11-07 22:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/408397603 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/408401597 2019-11-07 22:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/408401597 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/408402189 2019-11-07 22:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/408402189 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/408402797 2019-11-07 22:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/408402797 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/408404326 2019-11-07 22:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/408404326 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/411074141 2019-11-14 09:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/411074141 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/411078797 ✓ Semi-formal style.
✓ Include both positive and negative points
✓ Make a list of ideas before you start writing
✓ Include specific details and reasons to support your ideas]]> 2019-11-14 09:38:54 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/411078797 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/413887791 2019-11-20 10:06:43 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/413887791 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/414338288 2019-11-20 21:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/414338288 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/414340210 2019-11-20 21:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/414340210 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/414344286 Think about how you could improve the following review.]]> 2019-11-20 21:54:24 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/414344286 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/416102685 2019-11-25 12:20:11 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/416102685 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/416669496 2019-11-26 14:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/416669496 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/417593282 2019-11-28 20:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/417593282 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/417594747 2019-11-28 21:01:43 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/417594747 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/417817014 2019-11-29 17:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/417817014 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/417857890 2019-11-29 22:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/417857890 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/420109683 2019-12-05 09:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/420109683 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/420110267 2019-12-05 09:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/420110267 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/422654555 2019-12-11 11:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/422654555 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/423289525 This is an individual task.
You have 1-1:30 minutes to talk.
The examiner will politely interrupt you when time's up.]]> 2019-12-12 14:48:21 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/423289525 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/424756655 2019-12-16 21:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/424756655 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/426324968 2019-12-20 18:58:30 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/426324968 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/426329397 Advice, permission, obligation and prohibition.]]> 2019-12-20 19:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/426329397 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/430524102 2020-01-12 20:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/430524102 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/430526903 What foods and adjectives to describe them are used in this video?]]> 2020-01-12 20:37:54 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/430526903 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/432347267 2020-01-16 12:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/432347267 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/432348878 Watch the video and take notes. Can you find any mistakes in their speech? How would you correct them? I suggest you highlight the correct and the wrong uses (and also the richness!) of grammar structures and vocabulary, pronounciation, fluency...

Remember that the Speaking test is divided into 4 different parts, so each one has different evaluation criteria.]]> 2020-01-16 12:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/432348878 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/433550466 2020-01-20 07:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/433550466 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/433551101

Have you ever volunteered?

From your perspective, what are the reasons for someone to volunteer?

Do you know any ONGs? What kind of activities do they do?

Have you ever donated to an ONG?

]]> 2020-01-20 07:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/433551101 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/437836353 2020-01-29 20:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/437836353 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/437842378 2020-01-29 20:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/437842378 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/437845905 2020-01-29 20:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/437845905 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/438496630 2020-01-30 22:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/438496630 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/438497730 2020-01-30 22:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/438497730 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/441225572 2020-02-05 20:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/441225572 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/441227435 Would you describe yourself as a shopaholic or a compulsive buyer? Or are you a window shopper?]]> 2020-02-05 21:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/441227435 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/441229488 Watch the video and take notes. Write down some key ideas on the positive/negative effects of sugar on the brain. Add you personal touch and justify your opinion about this topic. What do the experts or scientific research say about it? Besides, don't forget to write a catchy title and involve the reader with questions, curiosities, personal experiences...

Remember to follow the article structure! Write 100 words approximately.]]> 2020-02-05 21:05:59 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/441229488 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/441245691 2020-02-05 21:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/441245691 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/441247696 2020-02-05 21:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/441247696 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/441250859 This picture shows three people - a tall man in the middle and one girl on each side. They are wearing colourful clothes. The blonde girl is wearing black trousers while the brunette is wearing jeans and a pink jacket. The young man is wearing a denim jacket and mustard trousers. I guess it's spring by the clothes they wear. They may be friends or classmates who are hanging out together. I have no doubt that they are in a shopping centre as I can see some shop windows and brand signs. Also, there are some people and two plants in the background, on the left. They must have been shopping because they are carrying a few bags. They are walking happily. That's why I think they are enjoying it.]]> 2020-02-05 21:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/441250859 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/442922270 This is my opinion article about the video 'How sugar affects the brain'. I know it's longer than 100 words, you don't need to write that much!]]> 2020-02-10 10:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/442922270 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/444017181 2020-02-11 21:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/444017181 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/444949336 2020-02-13 13:16:25 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/444949336 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/449366555 2020-02-24 09:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/449366555 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/451064514 cycling holidays - coach trip - cruise - go sightseeing]]> 2020-02-26 21:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/451064514 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/455778306 2020-03-06 14:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/455778306 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/455779895 2020-03-06 14:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/455779895 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/463779914 Can you describe some of the outfits people are wearing in this video?]]> 2020-03-17 21:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/463779914 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/478483515 2020-03-27 14:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/478483515 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/498128918 2020-04-08 07:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/498128918 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/498184791 2020-04-08 07:58:16 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/498184791 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/498216110 2020-04-08 08:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/498216110 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/505243769 2020-04-13 20:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/505243769 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/513454318 Remember to elaborate on your answers!
Don't limit your answers to yes/no.
Include personal experiences (positive/negative), talk about someone you know, express your preferences, regrets or wishes...

Do you like swimming?
... scuba diving?
... basketball?
... tennis?
... jogging?]]> 2020-04-17 18:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/513454318 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/514527448 2020-04-18 16:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/514527448 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/544357998 2020-05-01 16:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/544357998 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/544363413 2020-05-01 16:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/544363413 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/544366201 2020-05-01 16:04:45 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/544366201 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/544386265 2020-05-01 16:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/544386265 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/544396477 2020-05-01 16:17:51 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/544396477 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/549354656 2020-05-04 13:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/549354656 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/549354739 2020-05-04 13:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/549354739 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/549388247 2020-05-04 14:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/549388247 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/550549146 Here's a full real speaking test. Both candidates got the highest possible score. Take notes of good  structures or vocabulary they use. You can also stop the video before they answer and say your own answers out loud. Then resume the video and compare the candidates' answers to yours. Did they mention something you didn't think of? ]]> 2020-05-04 21:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/550549146 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/554043582 2020-05-06 08:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/554043582 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/554161055 2020-05-06 09:02:33 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/554161055 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/554286516 2020-05-06 09:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/554286516 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/554319396 Write the word that fits best in each gap.
It could be any word in English, but they usually are relative pronouns, auxiliary verbs, phrasal verbs, collocations, question words, articles...]]> 2020-05-06 10:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/554319396 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/554325860 Write the word that best fits in each gap.
It could be any word in English, but they usually are relative pronouns, auxiliary verbs, phrasal verbs, collocations, question words, articles...]]> 2020-05-06 10:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/554325860 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/562769723 2020-05-10 14:26:56 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/562769723 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/581919996 2020-05-19 09:02:17 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/581919996 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/581935087 2020-05-19 09:09:06 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/581935087 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/582231413 2020-05-19 11:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/582231413 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/583608723 2020-05-19 22:08:49 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/583608723 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/583612182 2020-05-19 22:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/583612182 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/583614606 2020-05-19 22:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/583614606 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/583620713 2020-05-19 22:19:44 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/583620713 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/583622387 Imagine you are Ellen, the show host. Make a summary of the following interview. You can start with 'Last Saturday, I interviewed Billie Eilish, a highly popular singer and trendsetter. She said that...']]> 2020-05-19 22:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/583622387 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/583638866 Make predictions and complete the sentences.]]> 2020-05-19 22:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/583638866 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/583659727 2020-05-19 22:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/583659727 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/603416583 2020-05-31 16:05:01 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/603416583 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/606452341 2020-06-02 08:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/606452341 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/607384733 2020-06-02 17:40:27 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/607384733 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/607388417 2020-06-02 17:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/607388417 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/612940311 2020-06-05 13:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/612940311 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/629416990 2020-06-16 18:36:26 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/629416990 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/629427498 2020-06-16 18:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/629427498 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/629439261 2020-06-16 18:53:05 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/629439261 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/629449813 2020-06-16 19:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/629449813 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/629457025 2020-06-16 19:07:02 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/629457025 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/629462532 2020-06-16 19:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/629462532 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/629486041 2020-06-16 19:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/629486041 b1optimise https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/635963581 2020-06-22 10:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/b1optimise/b1/wish/635963581