B2 First: Speaking & Writing Essentials

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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

B2 First Writing Part 1 Quiz: Get It Right!

B2 First Writing Part 1 Quiz

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! Home > B2 First > Writing > Part 1

B2 First Writing Part 2 Information and Advice

B2 First Writing Part 2 Information and Advice

Get the Facts! All you need to know for high scoring B2 First Writing Part 2. Format, advice, tips and more for a high score for each option. Many students seem to miss basic facts about B2 First Writing Part 2, so this page is to fill in some of these gaps. There are also … Read more

B2 First Writing Part 1 Information and Advice

B2 First Writing Part 1 Information and Advice

Get the Facts! Understand exactly what you need to do to succeed in B2 First Writing Part 1. Format, Advice and Tips for a high score. There are also separate pages for more detailed information and advice for each part. Home > B2 First > Writing > Part 1 General Part 2 B2 First Writing … Read more

B2 First Writing Information and Advice

B2 First Writing Information and Advice

Get the Facts! Master the B2 First Writing test format, advice and expert tips. Discover practice strategies and resources. Boost your writing skills and succeed in the exam! Home > B2 First > Writing > General Part 1 Part 2 B2 First Writing Test General Description: Format The Writing test contains two parts Timing 1 … Read more

How to Avoid Making Sweeping Statements

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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 both speaking and writing, especially in exams such as IELTS, C1 Advanced and B2 First. Expanding on these statements make your language much richer, and … Read more

B2 First Review Writing Made Simple

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Improve Your Skills! Conquer writing a B2 First review by following this model. Step-by-step guide to writing reviews quickly and easily without wasting time. 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 this shows … Read more

Writing a B2 First Report

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Improve Your Skills! Nail B2 First report writing by following these steps and instructions. Make sure your superior, organisation or teacher is impressed. 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; however, you … Read more

Tone / Formality for Better Letters and Emails – B2 First

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Improve Your Skills! Master adjusting the tone and formality of emails and letters for effective communication. Perfect your writing with this B2 First guide. 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 / register … Read more