B2 FIRST EXAM PREPARATION COURSE
NUMBER OF LESSONS
10 or 20 per week
20 lessons (15 hrs)
10 lessons (7.5 hrs)
1 lesson = 45 mins
MINIMUM AGE
18+
LEVELS
CEFR A1 – C1 Beginner to Advanced
CLASSROOM SIZE
12 (max)
COURSE DURATION
1 week up to 12 weeks
COURSE START
Every Monday
(except public Bank Holidays )
CERTIFICATE
& Final report
CAMBRIDGE B2 FIRST EXAM PREPARATION COURSE (FCE)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Cambridge B2 First exam (previously known as the First Certificate or FCE) course is designed to help students prepare for a successful attempt at the Cambridge B2 exam.
The course covers all four sections of the test: Reading and Use of English, Speaking, Listening and Writing. We will conduct an initial diagnostic test that will help you and your teacher plan the rest of the course and give you the best chance to succeed at the exam.
Our teachers will help you to understand the format of the test and use a range of strategies to deal with typical exam questions. We use our core Cambridge course books and authentic Cambridge practice materials.
COURSE CONTENT
Our teachers use a wide range of methods and strategies to help students succeed in the Cambridge B2 First exam. We use a set course book with access to online practice and a range of supplementary materials along with authentic practice test and activities.
We monitor your progress through weekly formative tests and regular tutorials, which help teachers to identify your learning needs and your progress.
SAMPLE TIMETABLE
| Time | Activity | Lunch | Time | Activity | |
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09.00 -10.30 |
Class |
Lunch |
13.30 -14.30 |
Class |
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10.30 -10.45 |
Break |
Lunch |
*Afternoon lessons with 30
lessons per week option |
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10.45 - 12.15 |
Class |
Lunch |
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COURSE OUTCOME
On completion of this specially designed course you will:
- Learn and practise the specific strategies for every exam task
- Improve the range of accuracy for the English language required for exam
- Build the confidence and resilience needed to succeed under pressure
- Receive individual feedback and support throughout the course
COURSE BOOKS
To make sure you are prepared for your Cambridge B2 First exam, we will conduct an initial diagnostic test that will help you and your teacher plan the rest of the course to give you the best chance of success in the exam.
Our course book is supported with authentic past papers to practise your skills. We use as our core book:
COMPLETE FIRST 2nd Edition by Cambridge University press
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Our Cambridge B2 First exam preparation course includes:
- Needs analysis to ensure effective goal setting
- Student course book (compulsory to buy)
- Access to additional material via Cambridge LMS website (access code is obtained withbook)
- First day placement test and Welcome pack
- Weekly progress tests and tutorial session every 4 weeks
- End of course report
- End of course certificate (min 80% attendance)
- Afternoon after school activities
