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What is B2 First?
The B2 First exam is a qualification at the upper-intermediate level of English, level B2 on the CEFR scale. This exam is recognised by many employers, universities and organisations around the world. B2 First helps learners prepare to live in countries where English is spoken, work in English-speaking environments and study on courses that require an upper-intermediate level of English. The exam has four parts: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.
Who is B2 First for?
The exam is a good choice for people who need an internationally-recognised, lifelong qualification which shows they have an upper-intermediate level of English. It is a useful exam to take while preparing for new work and academic challenges, or before moving to another country. It is also helpful preparation for advanced English study and higher level exams such as C1 Advanced.
Our B2 First preparation courses are suitable for people with a minimum age of 16 and an upper intermediate (B2) level of English.
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The B2 First exam is a qualification at the upper-intermediate level of English, level B2 on the CEFR scale. This exam is recognised by many employers, universities and organisations around the world. B2 First helps learners prepare to live in countries where English is spoken, work in English-speaking environments and study on courses that require an upper-intermediate level of English. The exam has four parts: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.
Who is B2 First for?
The exam is a good choice for people who need an internationally-recognised, lifelong qualification which shows they have an upper-intermediate level of English. It is a useful exam to take while preparing for new work and academic challenges, or before moving to another country. It is also helpful preparation for advanced English study and higher level exams such as C1 Advanced.
Our B2 First preparation courses are suitable for people with a minimum age of 16 and an upper intermediate (B2) level of English.
Click on the buttons below to find out more about B2 First courses.
Course summary
Our B2 First preparation courses help you to get the best possible score in the exam. Engaging training allows you to improve your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. You will also develop your exam technique and learn more about the exam’s format, texts, topics, different types of task and assessment criteria. Throughout your course you will have many opportunities to practise the different parts of the exam and will receive detailed feedback on your progress from your trainer.
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Our B2 First preparation courses help you to get the best possible score in the exam. Engaging training allows you to improve your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. You will also develop your exam technique and learn more about the exam’s format, texts, topics, different types of task and assessment criteria. Throughout your course you will have many opportunities to practise the different parts of the exam and will receive detailed feedback on your progress from your trainer.
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Course outline
Your course aims to deliver measurable results as quickly as possible. Your trainer will talk to you about why you are preparing for the B2 First exam, and learn more about your English learning background. You will then have the opportunity to take a practice exam. This will give you and your trainer a clear idea of what your English level is at the start of the course, and what you need to do to improve it.
In addition to developing your language skills the course will familiarise you with all the different aspects of the exam, and give you practice in completing the different task types.
Your trainer will provide you with homework – which will involve practising different parts of the B2 First exam with past exam papers. You will be given detailed feedback on your spoken and written English, which will help you eliminate mistakes. Your trainer will also analyse your performance in Reading and Use of English, and Listening practice exams, in order to identify areas where you can improve.
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Your course aims to deliver measurable results as quickly as possible. Your trainer will talk to you about why you are preparing for the B2 First exam, and learn more about your English learning background. You will then have the opportunity to take a practice exam. This will give you and your trainer a clear idea of what your English level is at the start of the course, and what you need to do to improve it.
In addition to developing your language skills the course will familiarise you with all the different aspects of the exam, and give you practice in completing the different task types.
Your trainer will provide you with homework – which will involve practising different parts of the B2 First exam with past exam papers. You will be given detailed feedback on your spoken and written English, which will help you eliminate mistakes. Your trainer will also analyse your performance in Reading and Use of English, and Listening practice exams, in order to identify areas where you can improve.
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Course benefits
During your B2 First course you will be able to:
• participate in discussions that will help develop your confidence, fluency and improve your pronunciation
• write essays that compare and contrast ideas and opinions, give information, provide reasons and draw conclusions
• write letters, emails, reports, reviews and articles
• learn techniques such as predicting content, identifying context and becoming an active listener
• develop strategies such as skimming and scanning, and become a faster reader
• use a wider range of vocabulary more flexibly and accurately
• learn to use grammatical structures correctly and appropriately
• improve your exam technique
• develop a deeper understanding of different aspects of the exam
• practise completing tasks in the time allocated
• become a more independent learner
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During your B2 First course you will be able to:
• participate in discussions that will help develop your confidence, fluency and improve your pronunciation
• write essays that compare and contrast ideas and opinions, give information, provide reasons and draw conclusions
• write letters, emails, reports, reviews and articles
• learn techniques such as predicting content, identifying context and becoming an active listener
• develop strategies such as skimming and scanning, and become a faster reader
• use a wider range of vocabulary more flexibly and accurately
• learn to use grammatical structures correctly and appropriately
• improve your exam technique
• develop a deeper understanding of different aspects of the exam
• practise completing tasks in the time allocated
• become a more independent learner
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