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Prepare is a modern, exam-aligned English course published by Cambridge University Press & Assessment that pairs teen-appeal themes with focused preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners and adult exams—spanning A2 Key for Schools, B1 Preliminary for Schools, B2 First for Schools, and C1 Advanced(through nine graded levels from Pre-A2 to C1). Each level offers a balanced two-book approach—one dedicated to real-world general English and life-ready content, the other focused on exam skills practice—so that engaging narratives and vocabulary go hand in hand with systematic task preparation. With the addition of digital enhancements such as Presentation Plus, Test Generator, Practice Extra, Test & Train, and interactive e‑books—all accessible through Cambridge One—teachers can deliver lively, visually rich lessons while managing mixed-ability classes and tracking exam readiness efficiently. The updated edition, now with two new levels, ensures full coverage for learners of all ages progressing toward Cambridge qualifications.
Our PREPARE Teacher Training is a comprehensive, Cambridge-approved programme available in both online live sessions and face-to-face workshops. Led by Cambridge-accredited trainers, and often joined by one of the course’s in-house authors (e.g., Annette Capel, Niki Joseph or Helen Chilton), this interactive training immerses participants in the course’s “English-meets-Exams” philosophy, enabling them to harness teen-appeal themes and seamlessly blend general English with exam skills preparation for A2 Key for Schools through C1 Advanced stages. Trainees get hands-on experience using the full course kit—including the Student’s Book, Workbook, and Teacher’s Book—while testing materials and author-led “macro-plan” walkthroughs of mixed-ability delivery strategies. Practical workshops also cover Presentation Plus, Test & Train, Practice Extra, Test Generator, and online Workbook tools on Cambridge One, allowing teachers to design interactive lesson flows, craft differentiated tasks, and embed authentic exam tasks with ease. The result: educators leave fully equipped to deliver Prepare confidently, with both pedagogical depth and digital fluency, empowering students to achieve exam success and communicate effectively in real-world contexts.
Author and Trainer
🎓 Expert in English Language Teaching and Assessment
Annette Capel is a highly respected English Language Teaching (ELT) expert with decades of experience in test development and corpus lexicography. She has played a pivotal role in shaping modern English language learning resources through her collaboration with Cambridge University Press & Assessment.
Capel co-authored several key textbooks aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), including the renowned Objective series (Objective First Certificate, Objective IELTS, etc.). Her materials are widely adopted for preparing learners for Cambridge English exams across levels A1–C2.
As a contributor to the English Profile Programme, Capel helped create the English Vocabulary Profile, a comprehensive, research-based tool that informs vocabulary development at each CEFR level. Her work ensures linguistic accuracy and relevance in learner materials.
Annette Capel is a key author of the Prepare! series—an innovative 7-level course blending teen-relevant themes with thorough exam training. Drawing on insights from the Cambridge Learner Corpus, Prepare! targets real learner needs and offers practical support for achieving exam success, particularly from A2 Key to C1 Advanced.
Teen‑Appeal Themes & Exam‑Ready Foundations
Teen Appeal Meets Exam Readiness
“Where English meets Exams!” captures the essence of PREPARE 2nd Edition, which skillfully blends engaging, teen‑centred topics with exam-focused pedagogy across A2 Key for Schools, B1 Preliminary for Schools, B2 First for Schools, and C1 Advanced levels. Teachers explore how age‑relevant themes inspire motivation while gently immersing students in exam skills—from reading to speaking, vocabulary, and grammar.
Exam Alignment through Dual‑Book Architecture
Dual-Book Design: Exam Skills in Balance
Each level of PREPARE includes two workbooks: one focusing on exam-specific skills and another dedicated to real-world English and life learning, allowing streamlined progression through Key, Preliminary, First, and Advanced. This structure supports both exam success and language richness without compromising motivation or proficiency.
Cambridge Life Competencies & Enhanced Language Syllabus
“Life Skills through Cambridge Life Competencies
Anchored in the Cambridge Life Competencies Framework and backed by extensive feedback, PREPARE promotes self-awareness, resilience, and global citizenship alongside academic advancement. An enhanced grammar and vocabulary syllabus delivers words and structures relevant to modern teens while building critical thinking and contextual fluency.
Teacher-Friendly Digital Suite for Exam Practice
Digital Teaching Toolkit for Exam Preparation
Learn to confidently integrate tools such as Presentation Plus, Practice Extra, Test Generator, and the Test & Train app (Levels 3, 5, 7, 9), all accessible via Cambridge One. These features—notably the interleaved Teacher’s Book layout—make lesson planning intuitive and inclusive, offering strategies for mixed‑ability classes and streamlining exam-target practice. Frequency-based Test & Train tasks provide intuitive on‑the‑go revision and confidence building.
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