COVID-19 has meant huge disruption to learning. The best way to get learners back on track and rebuild their motivation and sense of purpose is to give them goals to work towards, whether they are back in the classroom or learning online. Preparing for a Cambridge English Qualification means that a learner knows where they are going for the next few weeks or months and gives structure to their learning, whatever age or stage of learning they are at.
Positive impact on learning
Taking an exam is not just about the end goal and the certificate. A good exam should have a positive impact on learning, and Cambridge English Qualifications are designed with this in mind. Each exam has objectives for each of the four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, which are broken down into relevant sub-skills at each level, e.g. at B1 level: replying to an email, listening for detail, or talking about likes. This means that teachers and learners have goals for each week and each lesson, and time is spent on developing all four skills in authentic situations. If there is no exam to prepare for, lessons may be less focused, less time may be spent on some skills, and learners may feel less motivated as there is less sense of direction.
How preparing for Cambridge English Qualifications can help motivate learners through lockdown