B2 First Writing General
B2 First Writing Information and Advice
Many students seem to miss basic facts about the B2 First Writing test, so this page is to fill in some of that missing information. There are also separate pages…
How to Avoid Making Sweeping Statements
Sweeping statements are statements which cover a broad topic in a concise or even terse manner. They make it seem as if everybody does something. This is really common in…
B2 First Grammar: Fix It Now!
Introduction In Cambridge B2 First writing, you are marked on four criteria: Content, Communicative Achievement, Organisation and Language. In this post, we’re going to talk about the last one, especially…
B2 First Writing Rubric for Superior Results
Cambridge B2 and C1 writing are marked in a similar way, this article deals with B2 First Writing. How your writing assignments are scored is arguably one of the most…
Convert Cambridge Practice Scores to Test Scores
Many students are surprised when they try and give themselves a score for their practice tests. This is due to the way these practice tests are graded, and don’t seem…
Noun Phrases: Improving Your Writing
Noun Phrases Noun phrases are common in English and are especially good to use in essays such as IELTS Writing Task 2 or Cambridge B2 First Task 1 and C1…
Formal Essay Writing Dos and Don’ts for More Confidence!
Many exam essay writers need to write formal or academic essays. Some fundamental rules for these essays exist which many students don’t seem to be able to understand clearly. There…
Common Errors – Subject-Verb Agreement
In my professional life as a teacher, I mark many many essays each year. There are certain common errors that appear regularly, such as errors with articles. Subject verb-agreement is…
B2 First Writing Part 1
B2 First Writing Part 1 Quiz
Make sure you know as much as you should for your B2 First Writing Part 1 by taking this quiz. It could make the difference between success and failure!
B2 First Writing Part 1 Information and Advice
Many students seem to miss basic facts about B2 First Writing Part 1, so this page is to fill in some of that missing information. There are also separate pages…
Essay Planning for a High Score in B2 First
Essay planning starts long before you take your writing test. You should know your strengths and weaknesses as well as your preferred ways to write essays. If you have practiced…
Topic Vocabulary for Cambridge B2 First Essays
Here ais some topic vocabulary, especially collocations, suitable for using in Cambridge B2 First Writing part 1 essays divided into commonly used categories. Please try and choose the vocabulary you…
Paraphrasing B2 First Writing Part 1 Questions
Paraphrasing B2 First Writing Part 1 questions can be tricky for many students due to exam stress and limited time. If you practice and have methods you can use, it…
B2 First Template Sentences for Writing Part 1
The most common complaint students have about writing is time. They don’t have enough of it. Here are some B2 First template sentences that you can alter for any Writing…
B2 First Writing Part 1: Sample Answers
Here are some high scoring sample answers for Cambridge B2 First Writing Task 1 essay questions. Most of them have several examples of less common vocabulary for this level. I…
How to Write a B2 First Task 1 Essay
If you use a structure and have a plan, then it is much easier to write a full Cambridge B2 First Task 1 essay in the required 45 minutes (half…
Cambridge B2 First Writing Questions for the Best Practice
Although most students complain that their English speaking is poor, many are terrified of writing. In both writing and speaking, practice is essential, so here are Cambridge B2 First writing…
B2 First Writing Part 2
B2 First Writing Part 2 Information and Advice
Many students seem to miss basic facts about B2 First Writing Part 2, so this page is to fill in some of that missing information. There are also separate pages…
B2 First Review Writing Made Simple
Writing a B2 First review is one of the options in B2 First writing Part 2. They are tricky if you don’t know what is expected of you, so here…
Writing a B2 First Report
Writing a B2 First report is one of the options in the second part of the B2 First Writing exam. You must always write an essay in the first section;…
Tone / Formality for Better Letters and Emails – B2 First
Emails are considered to be less formal than letters, but these days letters are not used very often, so formal emails are common too. As a result, the tone /…
B2 First Writing Part 2: Sample Answers
Here are some high scoring sample answers for Cambridge B2 First Writing Task 2 questions. Most of them have several examples of less common vocabulary for this level. I hope…
5 Ways to Write a Better Article
In writing Task 2 in Cambridge B2 First or Cambridge C1 Advanced, one of the choices is writing an article. However, what are the differences between writing an article and…
Cambridge B2 First Writing Questions for the Best Practice
Although most students complain that their English speaking is poor, many are terrified of writing. In both writing and speaking, practice is essential, so here are Cambridge B2 First writing…