Do you sound like a robot when talking about hobbies?

Stop saying "I like" for everything! Kristian teaches 5 natural expressions that make your English sound more authentic and fluent.

5 Natural Alternatives:

✓ I'm really into...

✓ I'm keen on...

✓ I really enjoy...

✓ I love...

✓ I can't get enough of...

Personal Examples: From audiobooks and Spanish food to Madrid summer nights and afternoon siestas - learn with real, relatable examples.

Perfect for: B2 exam speaking tasks, daily conversations, sounding more natural in English.

Download the free PDF with complete transcript and examples.

Ready for B2 exam success? B2 First Academy launches September 16th - 12-week focused programme, maximum 4 students per group. Email kristian@kristiandegroot.com

Payment deadline: September 2nd, 2025

B2 First Academy Launch

Kristian announces the launch of B2 First Academy - intensive Cambridge B2 First exam preparation starting September 2025.

Key Details:

✓ 12-week programme for December 2025 exam

✓ Maximum 4 students per group

✓ Live online classes with WhatsApp support

✓ Two programmes: Schools & Standard

What's Next for the Podcast: Daily practical B2 content - expressions, phrasal verbs, grammar tips, pronunciation. Everything you need for exam success.

Download the free PDF with complete academy details, schedules, and next steps.

Ready to join?

Email: kristian@kristiandegroot.com for your free consultation.

How do you upgrade from B2 to C1 without sounding academic or unnatural?

In this 6-minute episode, you'll master the C1 upgrade for Part 1:

✓ Same three questions from Episode 3, but with sophisticated C1 responses

✓ Six powerful vocabulary upgrades: "cutting-edge," "make or break," "tend to stick," and more

✓ Direct B2 vs C1 comparison so you can hear the exact differences

✓ Complex sentence structures that sound natural, not academic

✓ Systematic vocabulary upgrade strategy you can apply immediately

✓ Why precision beats academic vocabulary every time

What you get: Complete episode transcript, C1 vocabulary reference guide with B2 comparisons, upgrade practice exercises, and C1 strategy checklist in the free PDF.

Download the Episode 4 PDF with full transcript and upgrade exercises

Ready for personalized feedback on your speaking? Book a free 20-minute consultation to assess your level and discuss your exam goals.

https://calendly.com/kristian-kristiandegroot/20min

Cambridge exam prep | 6 years experience | B2, C1 and C2 levels