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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 86: Can you ban kids from social media? (How...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/12/07

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 — and teenagers are finding creative ways around it. We look at a BBC article reporting how the rollout is going so far (read it here) and explore six natural chunks that show how people really talk about technology and frustration: stuck it in front of the camera, it let me through, zero faith, do anything other than, ample opportunity, and failed at every turn

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00:19:08

Episode 85: Should you have to pay a tourist tax to...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/11/30

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 hear real examples from the U.S. and London and learn six practical chunks that are perfect for discussions about money, fairness, and public policy: levy, subsidize, deter, modest, redress the balance, and vote with their feet. You’ll also get a short scenario-based task to help you practise using this language naturally in your own answers.Subscribe to the

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00:20:36

Episode 84: Should children under 16 be banned from...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/11/23

Download the transcript here.In this episode, we discuss the B2 Speaking question: “Should children under 16 be banned from social media?” You’ll learn how Australia is becoming the first country to introduce this kind of ban — and the key arguments on both sides. We’ll go over essential vocabulary like grooming, harmful content, cyberbullying, get around the rules, invasive, and inaccurate, plus natural phrases to help you express your opinion clearly: in my view, one concern is that…, on the one

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00:12:55

Episode 83: Would you buy from a brand that treats...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/11/16

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 look at the recent controversy around Shein’s first physical store opening in Paris — and what it says about fast fashion, ethics, and everyday choices. You’ll learn five natural chunks you can use to talk about this topic: convenient / affordable / accessible, treats its workers badly, when money’s tight, demanding better conditions, and being held

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00:08:58

Episode 82: Would you agree to be interviewed by an...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/11/10

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 hear about a real case where a British writer refused an AI interview — and learn three natural chunks you can use to share your own opinion: it didn’t sit well with me, I can see both sides, and strike the right balance. You’ll also hear my personal take on how AI might change job interviews — and where we still need a human touch. P.S. Want 1-1 practice?

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00:07:29

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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