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Cambridge English B2 Exam Training

👋🏼 Hi, I’m Kristian — a Dutch, non-native English teacher and C2-certified speaker. I"m here to help you speak real, confident English. 🎧 Short episodes. Real topics. No grammar drills — just English you can actually use. 🗂️ Book your first 1-1 class risk-free → https://stan.store/classes

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Episode 81: Do you think our phones make us more...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/11/04

Download the transcript here.In this episode, we explore the B2 Speaking question: “Do smartphones make us more connected, or more lonely?” You’ll hear my honest answer — plus two natural chunks you can use to sound fluent when talking about technology or modern life: a double-edged sword and glued to [something]. You’ll learn how to use them naturally in real conversations and get examples you can reuse right away.P.S. Want 1-1 practice?I offer private English conversation lessons — real topics,

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00:08:04

Episode 80: Do you think people should love their...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/10/30

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 earn money?” You’ll hear my honest, scripted-natural answer — followed by a breakdown of three useful chunks: pay the bills, figure it out by doing, and get to have. You’ll also review a quick grammar point on using preposition + verb-ing naturally in your own answers.P.S. Want 1-1 practice?I offer private English conversation lessons — real topics, real

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00:11:01

Episode 79: Do you believe motivation is something...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/10/29

Download the transcript here.In this episode, we explore the B2 Speaking question: “Do you believe motivation is something people are born with or can learn?” You’ll learn five natural chunks to discuss motivation clearly and confidently: have a natural drive, develop self-discipline, stay motivated, rub off on others, and set achievable goals. These phrases will help you sound fluent and natural when talking about habits, goals, and personal growth.P.S. Want 1-1 practice?I offer private English

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00:08:01

Episode 78: Do you think exams are the best way to...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/10/27

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?” You’ll hear a clear model answer and learn 3 natural comparison phrases that help you evaluate and explain ideas clearly — including rather than, better suited for, and depends on.P.S. Want 1-1 practice?I’m opening a few private lesson slots for podcast listeners who want direct speaking practice with me.👉 45-minute sessions for €20, or €150 for 10 lessons

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00:06:11

Episode 77: Do you believe people will live longer in...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/10/20

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer the question: “Do you believe people will live longer in the future?” You’ll discover five natural chunks that make your answer sound fluent and confident — including medical advances, take better care of themselves, life expectancy, cope with, and depends on your lifestyle.P.S. Want 1-1 practice? I’ve just created a complete B2 Speaking Exam program with structured audio training and live coaching sessions. It’s designed for

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00:09:49

Episode 76: What qualities make someone a good...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/10/16

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer the question: “What qualities make someone a good colleague?” You’ll discover three natural phrases that make you sound fluent and confident — including do their part, feel included, and positive attitude. You’ll also learn the meaning of pick up the slack — a great idiom for teamwork questions.P.S. Want 1-1 practice? I’ve just created a complete B2 Speaking Exam program with structured audio training and live coaching

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00:06:33

Episode 75: What are some dangers of sharing personal...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/10/13

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer the question: “What are some dangers of sharing personal information online?” You’ll discover five natural chunks that make you sound fluent and confident — including lose control over your information, identity theft, end up in the wrong hands, give away personal details, and keep things private.P.S. Want 1-1 practice? I’ve just created a complete B2 Speaking Exam program with structured audio training and live coaching

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00:08:56

Episode 74: Do you believe machines will ever replace...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/10/09

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer the question: “Do you believe machines will ever replace human creativity?” You’ll hear a full model answer and discover three key phrases that make you sound confident and natural — including machines can replace human creativity, it feels a bit artificial, and express something unique.P.S. Want 1-1 practice? I’ve just created a complete B2 Speaking Exam program with structured audio training and live coaching sessions. It’s

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00:06:23

Episode 73: How should cities deal with increasing...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/10/06

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer the question: “How should cities deal with increasing levels of tourism?” Instead of giving simple answers like “There are too many tourists,” you’ll discover five natural chunks that make you sound fluent and confident — including protecting local businesses, invest in infrastructure, get packed, spread tourism evenly, and feel pushed out.P.S. Want 1-1 practice? I’ve just created a complete B2 Speaking Exam program with

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00:08:09

Episode 72: Do you think zoos are good or bad? (5...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/10/03

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to handle the controversial exam question: “Do you think zoos are a good thing or a bad thing?” Instead of giving a flat answer, you’ll get five powerful phrases that help you sound balanced, structured, and exam-ready. These expressions — like I’m in two minds about this and In an ideal world... but in reality — work not only for zoos, but for any controversial topic that comes up in Parts 3 and 4 of the exam.Grab the course here:Crack

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00:06:58

Episode 71: Are clothes important to you? (5 natural...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/10/02

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer the Part 1 question: “Are clothes important to you?” Instead of giving a flat answer like “I like nice clothes,” you’ll get five natural collocations that make your English sound clear, confident, and exam-ready. We’ll cover phrases like dress casually, express yourself, make a good impression, keep up with fashion, and suit someone — with a short model answer to show how they fit together naturally.Grab the course here:Crack

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00:08:05

Episode 70: Speaking Drill #1: lend me a hand (turn...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/10/01

Download the transcript here.In this first Speaking Drill episode, we’ll take one practical phrase — lend me a hand — and practise it through six short drills. You’ll repeat, change tense, say opposites, make substitutions, find synonyms, and finish with a true sentence of your own. By the end, you’ll be able to use lend me a hand naturally when you’re put on the spot in the exam.Grab the course here:Crack B2 Speaking Part 1 — 10 audio lessons to turn the words you know into phrases you can actually

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00:10:38

Episode 69: Why do people need friends? (Build...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/09/30

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer the question: “Why do people need friends?” We’ll take one useful chunk — support — and make it more flexible with natural idiomatic expressions like be there for, lend a hand, and stand by. You’ll also learn their opposites, so you can sound more precise and confident in the exam.Grab the course here:Crack B2 Speaking Part 1 — 10 audio lessons to turn the words you know into phrases you can actually use when you're put on the

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00:08:44

Episode 68: Is it useful to listen to podcasts made...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/09/29

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 learners?” Instead of repeating the same words, you’ll practise building flexibility with synonyms and opposites — so your answers sound more fluent and natural.Grab the course here:Crack B2 Speaking Part 1 — 10 audio lessons to turn the words you know into phrases you can actually use when you're put on the spot. Just €9.99, with lifetime access.Join the

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00:00:46

Episode 67: I'll be back

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/09/23

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 weekend, thanks to feedback from the very first students, I realized there was a chance to make it even better.So this week I’m putting my full focus on improving the course. And next week, I’ll be back with new podcast episodes.Thanks so much for your patience — and if you’re already in the course, you’ll get the complete upgraded version very soon. Check

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00:05:49

Episode 66: What do you like about your hometown? (3...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/09/22

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?” Instead of giving flat, simple answers like “It’s nice,” you’ll get 3 natural chunks you can use right away to sound more fluent and confident at B2 level.Grab the course here:Crack B2 Speaking Part 1 — 10 audio lessons to turn the words you know into phrases you can actually use when you're put on the spot. Just €9.99, with lifetime access.Join the

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00:07:01

Episode 65: Why your words disappear under pressure...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/09/19

🎧 Crack B2 Speaking Part 1 — New 10-Day Audio Course (€9.99 one-time)👉 Get it here: https://stan.store/b2firstacademyAny questions about the course? Email me at kristian@kristiandegroot.comDownload the transcript here.In this episode, I’m launching something brand new — and it solves the biggest problem I see with B2 students: you know the words, but under pressure, they disappear.That’s the gap this course closes: helping you turn the words you know into phrases you can actually use in the

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00:05:18

Episode 64: Your first speaking drill: environmental...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/09/18

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll move from knowing vocabulary to actually using it under exam pressure. This is your first speaking drill: two short exercises that help you turn passive collocations into confident speaking.What you get:✅ A confidence-builder with renewable energy sources✅ A challenge drill with reduce your carbon footprint✅ Practice flipping tenses and swapping words to make the phrases flexibleDon’t just listen — join in, repeat out loud, and feel the

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00:07:35

Episode 63: What are the most serious environmental...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/09/17

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “What are the most serious environmental issues in your country?” using 5 natural collocations that make your answers sound clear, precise, and exam-ready.What you get:Collocations like renewable energy sources, single-use plastics, and reduce your carbon footprint, plus a short model answer that shows how to sound confident without just saying “bad” or “a problem.”Want daily B2 practice?Get a 4-minute vocabulary quiz to help

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00:07:25

Episode 62: What job would be a dream come true for...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/09/16

👉 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 to answer “What job would be a dream come true for you?” with 5 natural adjective combinations that instantly upgrade your answers beyond basic words like “good” or “nice.”What you get:Adjective combos like well-paid creative job and exciting travel job, a clear grammar tip on commas, plus a model answer that shows how to sound precise and enthusiastic in

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