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FCE Writing | B2 First Certificate Cambridge English Exam
Rating: 4.2 out of 5(32 ratings)
235 students

What you'll learn

  • Understand the FCE Writing paper structure (B2 First Certificate)
  • Perfect the best strategy to answer all the questions in the FCE Writing (B2 First Certificate) Paper
  • See how examiners mark FCE: B2 First writing papers
  • Prepare yourself effectively for the FCE Writing Paper

Course content

1 section • 13 lectures • 2h 34m total length

  • Course Overview - What you will learn & how to fully benefit from this course5:32

    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


    Ready For First coursebook:  https://amzn.to/3dUrkK8 - includes grammar reference and vocabulary list BUT no cd's

    Free listening samples on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0W3QR72BWVc

    Ready For First workbook - https://amzn.to/2D7A3vK - includes cd BUT no grammar reference.


    Book Lessons:

    If you want to book lessons with me, complete the form on this page: https://studentlanguages.com/book-lessons/


  • Overall Exam Structure & Writing Paper Format9:46

    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 Writing paper look like, including how many questions and how many marks are awarded.

    A few quick tips.

  • Writing Marking Criteria11:46

    In this video I go through the 4 different marking criteria which examiners use when they are marking your writing paper:


    Content

    Communicative Achievement

    Organisation

    Language


    We will look at an assessment scale which shows you what to do in order to get top marks (5) in the writing paper (page 34):

    https://shop.swiss-exams.ch/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/First.pdf

    Learning and understanding these criteria will help you to get great marks in the writing paper.

  • Introduction To Part 1 - Essay4:56

    In this video we will look at:

    The format of the writing paper.

    The format of Part 1 of the writing paper in more detail.

    Common Questions about Part 1.

    Assessment Scale For how examiners mark the writing paper.

  • Essay Advice & Critique14:08

    In this video lecture you will:

    See An Example Question

    Critique An Example Answer

    Learn Some Advice For Writing An Essay

    Read Some Examiner Comments

    Correct Some Essay Mistakes

    Learn More General Tips For Writing An Essay

  • Introduction To Part 26:33

    In this video we will look at:

    The format of the writing paper.

    The format of Part 1 of the writing paper in more detail.

    Common Questions about Part 1.

    Assessment Scale For how examiners mark the writing paper (page 34): https://shop.swiss-exams.ch/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/First.pdf

  • Review Advice & Critique16:19

    In this video lecture you will:

    See An Example Question

    Critique An Example Answer

    Learn Some Advice For Writing A Review

    Read Some Examiner Comments

    Correct Some Review Mistakes

    Learn More General Tips For Writing A Review

  • Report Advice & Critique14:55

    In this video lecture you will:

    See An Example Question

    Critique An Example Answer

    Learn Some Advice For Writing A Report

    Read Some Examiner Comments

    Correct Some Report Mistakes

    Learn More General Tips For Writing A Report

  • Article Advice & Critique13:21

    In this video lecture you will:

    See An Example Question

    Critique An Example Answer

    Learn Some Advice For Writing An Article

    Read Some Examiner Comments

    Correct Some Article Mistakes

    Learn More General Tips For Writing An Article

  • Email Advice & Critique16:23

    In this video lecture you will:

    See An Example Question

    Critique An Example Answer

    Learn Some Advice For Writing An Email

    Read Some Examiner Comments

    Correct Some Email Mistakes

    Learn More General Tips For Writing An Email

  • Letter Advice & Critique15:48

    In this video lecture you will:

    See An Example Question

    Critique An Example Answer

    Learn Some Advice For Writing A Letter

    Read Some Examiner Comments

    Correct Some Letter Mistakes

    Learn More General Tips For Writing A Letter

  • What to Do On Exam Day11:17

    In this video you will learn what to expect and what to do on exam day.

  • What To Do Next13:21

    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://amzn.to/3dRLGDG

    https://amzn.to/2VJY8iD

    4 - Measure your progress

    Practice test book: https://amzn.to/2YWNuao

    https://studentlanguages.com/book-lessons/   

    5 - Book your exam in Cambridge: http://www.cambridgeopencentre.org/asp_pages/examinations.asp

    Find your nearest exam centre: http://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: http://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) Speaking Paper Video Course: https://studentlanguages.com/fcespeak

    B2 First (FCE) Reading Video Course: https://studentlanguages.com/fceread

    B2 First (FCE) Listening Video Course: https://studentlanguages.com/fcelisten


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    Book your exam

    Exam in Cambridge: https://www.cambridgeopencentre.org/asp_pages/examinations.asp

    Find an exam centre (global): http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/find-a-centre/find-an-exam-centre/


    Write to me:

    admin@studentlanguages.com


    Book Lessons:

    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 & a printer

Description

Do you want to travel the world, improve your job prospects, get into universities and make your life better?

If you get a B2 English certificate you can travel the world. The FCE exam gives you access to loads of universities in English speaking countries.

There is no other course 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 FCE Writing paper - check out the promo video and course previews! 

This FCE Writing course teaches you how to prepare yourself for the B2 First Certificate exam. It shows you:

  • The best resources to use.

  • What examiners look for.

  • How to get top marks for very part of the FCE Writing paper.

  • Practice examples.

  • The best method to use to prepare for and pass the exam.


  • How to effectively study by yourself.

  • How to book your 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 FCE Writing paper. I go through each part of this paper giving you the best advice on how to answer the questions, so you won't need to spend lots of extra money on lessons.

The course comprises 12 video lessons with lots of useful information, tips and practice exercises. 

Homework exercises are also given.

I have helped hundreds of students pass the FCE Writing paper, will you be next?

Who this course is for:

  • Students who would like to get into university with a lower intermediate (A2-B1) level of English!
  • People who would like to get better jobs and have a lower intermediate (A2-B1) level of English!
  • Anyone who would like to have more job opportunities and has a lower intermediate (A2-B1) level of English!
  • Students who want to have proof of their English language ability!
  • 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...

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