FCE Speaking | B2 First Certificate Cambridge English Exam

Name: FCE Speaking | B2 First Certificate Cambridge English Exam
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Learn how to easily pass the Cambridge English FCE: B2 First Certificate Speaking Exam

Created byCambridge English Teacher Rory

Last updated 11/2020

English

What you'll learn

Students will have a much better understanding of the Cambridge English: First (FCE/B2 First) Certificate 'Speaking' paper structure.
Students will know the best strategy to answer all the questions in the Cambridge English: First (FCE/B2 First) Certificate 'Speaking' paper.
Students will be able to prepare themselves more effectively for the Cambridge English: First (FCE/B2 First) Certificate 'Speaking' Paper

Course content

1 section • 11 lectures • 2h 19m total length

Course Overview - What you will learn & how to fully benefit from this course5:29
This video tells you:
What you will learn in the course.
How to fully benefit from the course.
*Any webpage/coursebook/resource links mentioned in the video lectures will also be posted in the description with the video...
Course resources:
https://shop.swiss-exams.ch/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/First.pdf
Listening samples: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b37S7kOMgt8
Ready For First coursebook: https://amzn.to/3dUrkK8 - includes grammar reference and vocabulary list BUT no cd's
Ready For First workbook - https://amzn.to/2D7A3vK - includes cd BUT no grammar reference.

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Overall Exam Structure & Speaking Paper Format and Marks9:51
This video tells you:
The Cambridge English: B2 First Certificate (FCE) B2 level exam format.
How many papers there are and the duration of each paper.
To pass the exam you should be getting a minimum of 60% in each exam paper.
What the different parts of the Speaking paper look like, including how many questions and how many marks are awarded.
A few quick tips.
Speaking Paper - Part 1 - Tips, Technique & Practice14:16
This video focusses on Part 1 of the B2 First (FCE) Speaking Paper: 'Interview'.
It has 3 main tips for how to complete this section of the exam and gives you examples to practice using these tips.

Homework:
You also have a homework exercise:
1. Write some answers to the example questions in Part 1.
2. Think of your own Part 1 questions.
3. Write answers to these questions.
4. Find someone who can help you improve your answers.

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Speaking Paper - Part 2 - Tips, Technique & Practice13:46
This video focusses on Part 2 of the B2 First (FCE) Speaking Paper: 'Long Turn'.
It has 5 main tips for how to complete this section of the exam and gives you examples and exercises showing and letting you practise using these tips.
It has lots of really useful exam information.

Homework
1. Find 2 photographs.
2. Write down a question to answer about them.
3. Practise answering these questions, speaking continuously for 1 minute. Get a friend/teacher/family member to time you and give you feedback.
4. Repeat homework steps 1-3.

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Speaking Paper - Part 3 - Tips, Technique & Practice20:38
This video focusses on Part 3 of the B2 First (FCE) Speaking Paper: 'Collaborative Task'.
It has 5 main tips to follow to complete this section of the exam and gives you examples and exercises showing and letting you practise using these tips.
It has lots of really useful exam information.

Homework
1. Design your own topic question for Part 3, with 5 prompts.
2. Write down what you can say using OWA.
3. Practise talking about this topic with a friend/teacher/someone you know.
4. Repeat homework steps 1-3.

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Speaking Paper - Part 4 - Tips, Technique & Practice14:09
This video focusses on Part 4 of the B2 First (FCE) Speaking Paper: 'Further Discussion'.
It has 4 main tips to follow to complete this section of the exam and gives you examples and exercises showing and letting you practise using these tips.
It has lots of really useful exam information.

Homework
1. Write some questions related to a Part 3 topic.
2. Write down answers to these questions with opinions.
3. Practise saying these answers to a friend/teacher/someone you know and get them to ask you more questions and give you feedback.
4. Repeat homework steps 1-3.

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What to Do on Exam Day11:17
This video explains what to do and what to expect on exam day.
What To Do Next12:25
This video tells you the 5 steps you need to follow from now until your exam to ensure you get the best mark possible!!!
1 - Learn an exam strategy
2 - Use the strategy to complete a coursebook https://studentlanguages.com/b2-first-books/ - here you will find 'Ready For First' coursebook (with a grammar reference but no cds) or the workbook (with a cd - no grammar reference)
Free listening samples: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0W3QR72BWVc&t=5s&list=LL500-zXPwJfe4gemhjSGKhw
3 - Specifically target your weak areas
Good grammar books: https://studentlanguages.com/b2-first-books/
4 - Measure your progress
Practice test book: https://studentlanguages.com/b2-first-books/
https://studentlanguages.com/book-lessons/
5 - Book your exam in Cambridge: https://www.cambridgeopencentre.org/asp_pages/examinations.asp
Find your nearest exam centre: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/find-a-centre/find-an-exam-centre/

Extra Resources
Coursebook: https://amzn.to/3dUrkK8
Workbook: https://amzn.to/2D7A3vK
Intermediate English grammar in use: https://amzn.to/2VJY8iD
Recycling Your English (grammar): https://amzn.to/3dRLGDG
First Practice Test Book: https://amzn.to/2YWNuao
Handbook for teachers: https://shop.swiss-exams.ch/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/First.pdf
Information for candidates: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/181310-first-information-for-candidates-.pdf
Ultimate guide to fce: https://studentlanguages.com/prepare-first-certificate-online/
Writing samples: https://studentlanguages.com/fce-writing-examples/

Other B2 First (FCE) courses:
B2 First (FCE) Use Of English Exam Paper Video Course: https://studentlanguages.com/fceuse
B2 First (FCE) Listening Paper Video Course: https://studentlanguages.com/fcelisten
B2 First (FCE) Reading Paper Video Course: https://studentlanguages.com/fceread
B2 First (FCE) Writing Paper Video Course: https://studentlanguages.com/fcewrite

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Book your exam
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CAE Speaking Part 1 - Live Lesson9:18
This is a lesson I did with a student practising for the CAE paper. Nevertheless, the question types and marking criteria are largely the same for this exam, so I thought it would be useful for you to watch as a bonus!
I ask her questions from page 79 of the Cambridge English Advanced Teacher's Handbook: https://shop.swiss-exams.ch/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Advanced.pdf
I then critique her answer, writing down some of the good and bad points. I also help her to come up with good answers to the questions.
I hope you enjoy this lesson.
If you want to book lessons with me, complete the form on this page: https://studentlanguages.com/book-lessons/
CAE Speaking Part 2 - Live Lesson5:29
This is a lesson I did with a student practising for the CAE paper. Nevertheless, the question types and marking criteria are largely the same for this exam, so I thought it would be useful for you to watch as a bonus!
In the CAE you have to talk about 2 pictures from a selection of 3. In the FCE you are only give 2 pictures.
I ask her questions from page 79 of the Cambridge English Advanced Teacher's Handbook: https://shop.swiss-exams.ch/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Advanced.pdf
I then critique her answer, writing down some of the good and bad points. I also help her to come up with good answers to the questions.
I hope you enjoy this lesson.
If you want to book lessons with me, complete the form on this page: https://studentlanguages.com/book-lessons/
CAE Speaking Part 3 - Live Lesson22:31
This is a lesson I did with a student practising for the CAE paper. Nevertheless, the question types and marking criteria are largely the same for this exam, so I thought it would be useful for you to watch as a bonus!
We talk about the exam and complete a Part 3 exercise together from Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 4 (Adapted).
I help her to come up with good answers to the question.
I hope you enjoy this lesson.
If you want to book lessons with me, complete the form on this page: https://studentlanguages.com/book-lessons/

Requirements

You should have a lower-intermediate (A2-B1) level of English
It is better if you have a personal computer (pc) or laptop

Description

Do you want to have a B2 English certificate?

Do you want to get into an English speaking university?

Do you want to improve your job prospects?

This course is designed to help you prepare yourself for the Cambridge English First (FCE) B2 level English exam. This is a globally recognised language exam – accepted by lots of education and work institutions around the world!

In this course I give you all the best tips, techniques and resources to effectively prepare yourself for the Speaking paper of the exam. I go through each part of this paper giving you the best advice on how to answer the questions, so hopefully it won't be necessary for you to spend lots of extra money on lessons.

There is no other course that I have found which focuses on and instructs you how to pass each section of this exam, using exam samples for practice exercises. This course allows you to concentrate specifically on what you need to do in order to pass the Speaking paper.

The course comprises 7 video lessons with lots of useful information, tips and practice exercises.

Homework exercises are given at the end of most lessons.

You can write me messages with any questions you have after you join :)

Who this course is for:

Lower intermediate (A2-B1) level English students who would like to get into university.
Lower intermediate (A2-B1) level English students who would like to get better jobs
Lower intermediate (A2-B1) level English students who would like to have more job opportunities
Any student who wants a B2 English language certificate!
*Any webpage/coursebook/resource links mentioned in the video lectures will also be posted in the description with the video...