The Cambridge B2 First (formerly known as FCE) is an upper-intermediate English exam accepted by thousands of universities, employers, and government institutions worldwide. It’s perfect if you can already communicate confidently in English but want an official qualification to prove your level.

Many students take it to:

• Apply to university or study abroad

• Improve job opportunities

• Gain confidence before moving on to C1 or IELTS

In my course, you’ll learn not just to pass the exam — but to master real-world English that you can use beyond the test.

The B2 First has four papers that test all areas of your English:

1. Reading & Use of English (1h15m) – grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension

2. Writing (1h20m) – two tasks: an essay + one of several text types (review, email, report, etc.)

3. Listening (about 40 mins) – understanding conversations, interviews, and lectures

4. Speaking (14 mins) – a face-to-face interview with another candidate and two examiners

We practise each paper using official past exams so you know exactly what to expect on test day.

Many students say Writing is the hardest part of the exam — and it’s usually because they:

• Don’t fully understand what each text type (essay, report, etc.) requires

• Use informal language in formal tasks

• Lose marks for organisation or weak linking words

• Struggle to reach the right word count under time pressure

In my lessons, I show you model answers, explain what Cambridge examiners really want, and help you write confidently with clear structure, tone, and vocabulary. Once you learn how to think like an examiner, Writing becomes one of your easiest sections to score high in.

The Speaking paper lasts around 14 minutes and has four parts. You’ll do it with a partner, not alone. Examiners assess you on fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar range, and interaction.

Students often feel nervous because they’re not used to speaking with another candidate — that’s why I include plenty of real mock Speaking tests in class. You’ll learn how to:

• Extend answers naturally

• Agree and disagree politely

• Manage timing and interaction smoothly

• Sound more fluent and confident without memorised answers

By exam day, the format feels familiar — and you sound natural instead of rehearsed.

It depends on your current level and schedule, but on average, students need 8–12 weeks of focused preparation to pass B2 comfortably. If you’re just below the level (around strong B1), plan for a little longer.

My role is to help you study efficiently — focusing on the exact skills that move your score up fastest, instead of wasting time on things that don’t affect your result.

You receive a score from 160–190 on the Cambridge scale:

• 180–190 = Grade A (C1 level)

• 173–179 = Grade B

• 160–172 = Grade C (B2 level, pass)

Even if you don’t reach 160, you still receive a certificate showing your level (B1). In our sessions, we track your progress using mock exams, so you’ll always know exactly where you stand and what to improve before the real test.