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

What's your happiest childhood memory?

In this 6-minute episode, you'll master childhood memory questions:

✓ One authentic model answer that balances sophistication with natural emotion

✓ Five advanced grammar structures: "used to take," "we'd have lunch," complex sentences, and more

✓ The 30-second rule - how to be concise and complete without rambling

✓ Past perfect, habitual past, and relative clauses used naturally in context

✓ Idiom strategy - when to use them vs when simple language works better

What you get: Complete episode transcript, comprehensive grammar guide with detailed explanations, and past tense mastery exercises in the free PDF.

Download the Episode 7 PDF with comprehensive grammar guide

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

What is the best way for people visiting your country to make friends?

In this 6-minute episode, you'll master challenging Part 1 questions:

✓ One confident C1 answer that shows practical problem-solving

✓ The WH Questions framework (who, where, what, when, how) for any tricky question

✓ Five sophisticated expressions: "show genuine interest," "step outside your comfort zone," "strike up conversations," and more

✓ Strategic thinking process - from "Hmm, let me think..." to polished response

✓ How to handle questions that seem too complex at first

What you get: Complete episode transcript, comprehensive vocabulary guide with deep analysis, WH Questions strategic framework, practice exercises, and complex question techniques in the free PDF.

Download the Episode 6 PDF with comprehensive vocabulary guide and strategic framework

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

How do you find out what's happening in the world?

In this 6-minute episode, you'll master this common Part 1 question:

✓ Two completely different B2 approaches - active news follower vs news avoider

✓ Six essential expressions: "see what's going on," "something big happens," "brings me down," and more

✓ Why both perspectives can get you a high score in your exam

✓ Natural vocabulary for talking about news, media, and emotions

✓ Practical strategy for giving honest, detailed answers

✓ Real examples you can adapt for your own responses

What you get: Complete episode transcript, vocabulary reference guide with usage patterns, quick practice exercises, and Part 1 strategy tips in the free PDF.

Download the Episode 5 PDF with full transcript and 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

Should you memorize "advanced vocabulary" to impress Cambridge examiners in Part 1?

In this 6-minute episode, you'll master Part 1 introduction strategies:

✓ Three model B2 answers that sound natural and confident

✓ Six essential vocabulary items: "originally," "quite different," "I'd like to," and more

✓ Why simple, clear English beats fancy words every time

✓ Practical strategy for building confidence without memorizing scripts

✓ Foundation skills you can build on for higher levels

What you get: Complete episode transcript, vocabulary reference guide with examples, quick practice exercises, and Part 1 strategy checklist in the free PDF.

Download the Episode 3 PDF with full transcript and worksheet.

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

Worried about tourism and cost of living topics in Cambridge exams?

In this 10-minute episode, you'll master one of today's most heated debates:

✓ Background on the tourism crisis - housing shortages, overcrowding, and economic benefits

✓ Essential vocabulary like "priced out," "overtourism," and "economic benefits"

✓ B2 model answer with clear reasoning about attracting tourists responsibly

✓ C1 two-part structure showing how Part 4 really works with follow-up questions

✓ Key exam insight: Part 4 is interactive too - you must listen and respond to your partner

What you get: Complete answers transcript, all vocabulary explained, 6 bonus practice questions, and Part 4 strategy tips in the free PDF.

Download the Episode 2 PDF with vocabulary, practice questions, and full transcript.⁠⁠

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