25 Jul 2026, 16:42 UTC287 views44 reactionsread 8 August 2026 Photo
Learning lines vs learning language
As I was getting ready for rehearsals, I had to memorise several songs. My process was simple:
1) Listen to the song while following the lyrics
2) Try to sing on top of the existing vocals
3) Try to sing to the backing track
This worked and I felt pretty confident in my memorisation. Until a friend offered to listen to me. As I was standing in front of her, I kept mixing up word…
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21 Jul 2026, 17:18 UTC438 views39 reactionsread 8 August 2026 Photo
So, last week I took part in a week-long laboratory by the @raptheatre. Last Sunday, as I was leaving the house to go what I thought was a freestyle rap workshop, I jokingly said: "Hey, I should probably learn a fable on my way there in case I have to audition today!"
As soon as I arrived, @levrepac, the art director of the Rap Theatre, announced: "OK, you can make a line over here. Go up on stage and recite a poem …
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19 Jun 2026, 08:00 UTC847 views153 reactionsread 8 August 2026 Photo
Here are my most recent CPE results. Still got it at 227!
Of course I'm a bit upset because this is a point down from my exam 6 years ago and in my heart of hearts I hoped that I could reenact that scenario. 😁 Objectively, however, it is very much a reason for celebration!
I was well aware I wouldn't get top marks for my writing, not least because I had failed to elaborate on one of the four key points in the essay…
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19 Jun 2026, 07:44 UTC690 views26 reactionsread 8 August 2026 Video message
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19 Jun 2026, 07:43 UTC619 views6 reactionsread 8 August 2026 Honest reaction to my recent CPE score 🤣
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Jubilant English with Julie Stolyarchuk pinned «Here's what was inside my 2026 CPE exam: Reading and Use of English 🦀 The mysterious affinity between sea anemone and hermit crabs 🌎 The Times World Atlas ☁️ Nacreous clouds ⚽️ Football matches and how good it is to be part of the crowd sometimes ♟Chess…»
8 Jun 2026, 14:48 UTC936 views37 reactionsread 8 August 2026 Here's what was inside my 2026 CPE exam:
Reading and Use of English
🦀 The mysterious affinity between sea anemone and hermit crabs
🌎 The Times World Atlas
☁️ Nacreous clouds
⚽️ Football matches and how good it is to be part of the crowd sometimes
♟Chess streamers
Writing
Part 1: an essay about ambition 😍
Part 2 (optional):
1) a report on whether funds should be spent on renovating a public library or a swimming…
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5 Jun 2026, 19:27 UTC784 views71 reactionsread 8 August 2026 Photo
I'm officially done with my 3rd CPE exam! There were a few surprises (including an update in the Speaking test procedure for a group of three) and a fair share of challenging questions, some of which I will share here.
If you would like to try your hand at some Use of English fresh from today's exam, please leave a comment with your answer, hiding it with a spoiler.
Enjoy!
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4 Jun 2026, 19:01 UTC723 views104 reactionsread 8 August 2026 Photo
I wish I were as carefree as this cat in Istanbul. But I have a CPE exam to take in the morning. The last time I took it was in June 2020. Wish me luck!
And tell me what you would like to know about the exam. I'll be happy to share some insights once it's over!
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3 Jun 2026, 15:02 UTC664 views40 reactionsread 8 August 2026 Photo
I've just come back from St. Petersburg where we held our annual exam event. Over 40 students from all over the country who completed the B2, C1 or C2 exam preparation course at Polina Kordik School sat their respective exams and got feedback on their performance.
I was there as an interlocutor and speaking assessor. During my discussions with the students, I discovered that there are some misconceptions about speak…
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