C1 Advanced - Speaking Paper

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For 12 years I had the opportunity to be hired as Oral Examiner by Buenos Aires Open Centre.  It was a wonderful experience where I learned so much. 

Examing candidates form other schools and institutes gave me important insights into different strategies teachers used to prepare their students for the Speaking Paper. Experiencing the exam form the "other side of the desk" provided me with a totally different view. 

In the following posts, I will be sharing material I prepared. 

Hope you find some interesting ideas. 

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