For many non-native English speakers, mastering medical English is about more than passing an exam — it’s about ensuring patient safety, professional confidence and career progression.

We are delighted to announce the publication of three new Cambridge English Young Learner resources: practice tests for Listening, Reading and Writing, and Speaking.

The essential resource designed for healthcare professionals who want to communicate with clarity, confidence and precision in English.

Exams often include a variety of accents—British, American, Australian, and others. This can be confusing if you’re only used to one. The solution? Train your ear to recognise different pronunciation styles.

You've done the studying. You’ve revised vocabulary, writing, grammar, and listening. Now comes the final challenge—performing under pressure. Staying calm during the exam is a skill, and you can train for it.

Exams often include a variety of accents—British, American, Australian, and others. This can be confusing if you’re only used to one. The solution? Train your ear to recognise different pronunciation styles.

Grammar doesn’t just test your knowledge—it shows your accuracy and control of English. In speaking and writing, grammar mistakes can lower your score. But with awareness and regular practice, you can fix the most common ones.

Writing an essay under exam conditions can be stressful. You’ve got limited time, a question to answer, and a blank page. But with a good structure and a clear plan, you’ll write with more confidence—and better results.

Reading sections in exams test more than just understanding words. They test speed, accuracy, and how well you can find and interpret information. To succeed, you need to learn three essential reading skills: skimming, scanning, and reading for detail.

Vocabulary is one of the most important parts of English exams. But learning long lists of random words isn’t very helpful. The secret? Learn the right words, in the right way.

Writing can be the most intimidating part of an English exam. How do you organise ideas, use correct grammar, and still finish on time? The answer: learn structure, and practise regularly.

Speaking is one of the scariest parts of an English exam. You may worry about pronunciation, grammar, or just freezing under pressure. But with a few strategies, you can learn to speak more fluently and naturally.

Listening tests can be tricky. You only hear the recording once, speakers use different accents, and you have to answer quickly. But don’t worry—your ears can be trained, just like a muscle!

Preparing for English exams isn’t easy. Whether you’re aiming for IELTS, Cambridge, or a school test, you may feel tired, stuck or bored. That’s completely normal—but the key to long-term success is motivation.

Peacekeeping missions often take place in fragile, post-conflict settings, where trust is low, tensions are high, and the path to lasting peace is long and complex.

Authors Fiona Aish and Jo Tomlinson take a deep dive into the format, structure, task types and marking criteria of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Each year on 25 May, countries across the African continent and around the world observe Africa Day—a celebration of the rich diversity, resilience, and unity of Africa and its people.

Biodiversity is the term we use to describe the incredible variety of life across all levels, from genes and species to entire ecosystems.