BEC Vantage Exam Preparation Online Course - Reading Test

Name: BEC Vantage Exam Preparation Online Course - Reading Test
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Tips, methods and techniques for greatly increasing your success chances for the reading part of the BEC Vantage exam.

Created byDerek Smith

Last updated 11/2022

English

What you'll learn

Understand the BEC Vantage Reading exam format.
Know where to take the time to read carefully and where to save time by skimming.
Learn and use specific techniques to tackle each part of the reading exam.
Learn and use general methods that apply to all exam parts.
Approach the reading part of the BEC Vantage exam with increased confidence and ability.

Course content

8 sections • 24 lectures • 1h 11m total length

Introduction5:54
This introductory video provides a brief outline of the course and reading part of the BEC Vantage exam.

The exam example used on this course is also available for downloading, as required.

Part 1 Exam Format2:58
This short video introduces the format of part 1 of the reading test.
Part 1 Practical Example - Introduction and Example2:20
In order to keep the videos from becoming too large, I have split the screencast part into four separate videos, which also has the advantage of making navigation easier, should you wish to refer back to a specific part.

This video describes the introduction and example answer.
Part 1 Practical Example - the Questions2:59
In order to keep the videos from becoming too large, I have split the screencast part into four separate videos, which also has the advantage of making navigation easier, should you wish to refer back to a specific part.

This video describes the questions.
Part 1 Practical Example - the Text Blocks4:19
In order to keep the videos from becoming too large, I have split the screencast part into four separate videos, which also has the advantage of making navigation easier, should you wish to refer back to a specific part.

This video describes the four text blocks.
Part 1 Practical Example - the Answers2:58
In order to keep the videos from becoming too large, I have split the screencast part into four separate videos, which also has the advantage of making navigation easier, should you wish to refer back to a specific part.

This video describes the answers.
Part 1 Practical Example - the Quiz

Part 2 Exam Format2:15
This short video introduces the format of part 2 of the reading test.
Part 2 Practical Example - Introduction and Text1:14
In order to keep the videos from becoming too large, I have split the screencast part into four separate videos, which also has the advantage of making navigation easier, should you wish to refer back to a specific part.

This video describes the introduction and text.
Part 2 Practical Example - the Sentences3:12
In order to keep the videos from becoming too large, I have split the screencast part into four separate videos, which also has the advantage of making navigation easier, should you wish to refer back to a specific part.

This video describes the sentences.
Part 2 Practical Example - the Example1:31
In order to keep the videos from becoming too large, I have split the screencast part into four separate videos, which also has the advantage of making navigation easier, should you wish to refer back to a specific part.

This video describes the example answer.
Part 2 Practical Example - the Answers3:56
In order to keep the videos from becoming too large, I have split the screencast part into four separate videos, which also has the advantage of making navigation easier, should you wish to refer back to a specific part.

This video describes the answers.
Part 2 Practical Example - the Quiz

Part 3 Exam Format2:08
This short video introduces the format of part 3 of the reading test.
Part 3 Practical Example - Introduction2:31
I have split the screencast part into two separate videos, which has the advantage of making navigation easier, should you wish to refer back to a specific part.

This video describes the introduction.
Part 3 Practical Example - the Answers8:31
I have split the screencast part into two separate videos, which has the advantage of making navigation easier, should you wish to refer back to a specific part.

This video describes the answers.
Part 3 Practical Example - the Quiz

Part 4 Exam Format1:53
This short video introduces the format of part 4 of the reading test.
Part 4 Practical Example - Introduction and Example2:03
I have split the screencast part into two separate videos, which has the advantage of making navigation easier, should you wish to refer back to a specific part.

This video describes the introduction and example.
Part 4 Practical Example - the Answers2:45
I have split the screencast part into two separate videos, which has the advantage of making navigation easier, should you wish to refer back to a specific part.

This video describes the answers.

Part 5 Exam Format3:54
This short video introduces the format of part 5 of the reading test.
The sentence mentioned in the video is this one:
“Finished files are the result of years of scientific study combined with the experience of years.”
For an interesting article that looks at this puzzle in more depth, please checkout this post of mine: https://business-english-success.com/how-many-fs-riddle-and-proofreading
Part 5 Practical Example - Introduction and Example2:12
I have split the screencast part into two separate videos, which has the advantage of making navigation easier, should you wish to refer back to a specific part.

This video describes the introduction and examples.
Part 5 Practical Example - the Answers6:50
I have split the screencast part into two separate videos, which has the advantage of making navigation easier, should you wish to refer back to a specific part.

This video describes the answers.
Part 5 Practical Example - the Quiz

Requirements

Students should be at the B2 level English. Upper B1 students should also benefit from the course.

Description

Exams are stressful.

One of the best ways to reduce this stress is to be well-prepared, knowing that you've put in all the necessary effort.

Your BEC Vantage exam comprises four equal parts, namely

reading
writing
listening
speaking

The exam is not cheap. You owe it to yourself to give yourself every chance to succeed and pass this important exam.

This online course will focus on each individual part of the BEC Vantage reading test and provide tips and methods for how to approach the parts and how to successfully complete the reading test. The examples used are actual exam questions.

You don't have a long time for the test and this course will show you where you can cut corners and where you absolutely have to take the time and read carefully. Knowing this will help you to use the time you have effectively, without wasting time or missing important instructions.

There is a Q&A section for each lesson so please feel free to ask anything that is unclear.

Also, if you take the exam and want to tell us how it went, what was difficult, what was easy, that would be very interesting. If you want to tell us about the good score you achieved, go ahead and brag a bit – you’ve earned it!

Who this course is for:

Students who are planning to take their BEC Business English Vantage (B2 level) exam and wish to learn methods that will increase their success chances.
Learners below the B1 level will find the course too challenging.
Learners above the B2 level will find the course too easy.

BEC Vantage Exam Preparation Online Course - Reading Test

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Course content

Introduction and Course Overview1 lecture • 6min

Reading Test Part 1 - Matching5 lectures • 16min

Reading Test Part 2 - Matching5 lectures • 12min

Reading Test Part 3 - Multiple Choice3 lectures • 13min

Reading Test Part 4 - Multiple Choice Cloze3 lectures • 7min

Reading Test Part 5 - Proofreading3 lectures • 13min

Summary1 lecture • 3min

Last But Not Least ...3 lectures • 3min

Requirements

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