The B2 First (formerly FCE) exam tests your ability to communicate effectively in English at an upper-intermediate level. The Speaking and Writing sections assess how well you express ideas, organize information, and interact in English. Below, you’ll find a breakdown of each part, what examiners look for, and practical tips to help you prepare. Speaking … Read more
Quiz: How much do you know about what makes a good answer in B2 First Speaking Part 4? If you think you know everything, give this quiz a try and get your results! Home > B2 First > Speaking > Part 4
Quiz: Do you know everything about B2 First Speaking Part 3? Find out by taking this quiz. How can you make this part of the test easier by chatting with someone else? Give it a try! Home > B2 First > Speaking > Part 3
Quiz: Do you know it all? Time is of the essence in B2 First Speaking Part 2, so what can you do to try to improve your score? Home > B2 First > Speaking > Part 2
Quiz: Take this quiz if you believe that B2 First speaking Part1 is the easiest part of this speaking test. Maybe it’s not as easy as you think! Home > B2 First > Speaking > Part 1
Improve Your Skills! Using interactive communication, such as body language and facial expressions is essential in both parts of B2 First Speaking Part 3. As in the rest of the speaking test, you need to strengthen your meaning with non-verbal communication. This is what you should do. Home > B2 First > Speaking > Part … Read more
Improve Your Skills! Accurately talk about people in B2 First Speaking Part 4 using these expressions for quantities and types of people and types of people. In B2 First Speaking Part 4, when many questions ask about ‘people’ or ‘children’ or ‘businesses’, it is much easier to answer if you use expressions for quantities of … Read more
Improve Your Skills! B2 First Speaking Part 4 is an English test, not a general knowledge one. Even if you don’t know the answer, you still have to speak. Taking any English-speaking test can be extremely challenging for many reasons, with one of the main ones being that a certain amount of life experience is … Read more
Improve Your Skills! Don’t make the two most common B2 First Speaking Part 4 errors. Follow this guide for a solid foundation to any part 4 question. Some seem to think it is ok to give answers that a) are really speaking Part 1 answers or b) are totally disorganised and almost impossible to follow. … Read more
Improve Your Skills! Vary your B2 First Speaking Part 3 language while asking for and giving opinions regarding the sub-topics. So easy to repeat yourself! Here are phrases for asking for and expressing opinions as well as a list with added adverbs to show stronger opinions. B2 First or FCE Speaking Part 3 Sample Answers … Read more