Key information

  • Delivery

    Online, Self-Study

  • Estimated study time

    8 hours

  • Length of access

    6 months

Get familiar with B2 speaking

This course will give students an in-depth overview of what they can expect when attempting the B2 First Speaking paper. They will find out about the different speaking tasks, how long they have to complete these, and tips and tricks on how to prepare for them.

What you'll learn

Adapt your English speaking competency to the specific requirements of the B2 First examination and develop the necessary linguistic skills to ensure success.

  • Cambridge Exams (including B2 First vs C1 Advanced)

  • Speaking Test Structure

  • Parts & Strategies

  • Enhancing your Skills & Remarking (including Vocabulary for Cambridge, Speaking Checklist and Pronunciation Guide)

How you'll learn

This course is fully online and self-paced, allowing you to study when it’s convenient for you. We expect this course to take a minimum of 8 hours to complete. Learning content includes comprehensive explanations, activities and short videos. There are no formal assignments required for this course, however, all participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

    • Welcome Video

    • Welcome

    • Course Contents
  • 2

    Module 1: Cambridge Exams

    • Module 1 Introduction

    • Cambridge Exams

    • Cambridge Exams in Australia

    • B2 First vs C1 Advanced

    • IELTS vs Cambridge
  • 3

    Module 2: B2 First Speaking

    • Module 2 Introduction

    • B2 First Test Structure

    • About B2 First Speaking

    • Speaking Band Descriptors
  • 4

    Module 3: Parts & Strategies

    • Module 3 Introduction

    • Part One: Speaking About Yourself

    • Part One Exam Practice

    • Part Two: Speaking About Photographs

    • Part Two Exam Practice

    • Part Three: Question Discussion

    • Part Three Exam Practice

    • Part Four: Expressing Personal Opinion

    • Part Four Exam Practice

    • Additional Practice
  • 5

    Module 4: Enhancing Your Skills & Remarking

    • Module 4 Introduction

    • Speaking Checklist

    • Pronunciation Guide

    • Vocabulary for Cambridge

    • Re-Marking