(Instant Download) Compact First B2 3rd edition -Presentation Plus (Windows Version) + PDF (SB,TB,WB), Test, Video, Audio, Key

Description

A comprehensive 50-to-60-hour course is available for individuals preparing for the B2 First exam. This course is designed to provide fast and focused exam preparation, ensuring that students can maximize their performance in a short amount of time. Through clear and concise training, students will consolidate their language and skills, increasing their chances of success in the exam. The unique step-by-step approach of this course builds confidence and teaches essential exam strategies through user-friendly tips. Additionally, the course includes exam-specific Grammar sections and a Grammar reference to deepen understanding of language structures. The Speaking bank and Writing bank are also included to enhance proficiency in productive skills. With its intensive revision and practice, this course is an ideal choice for students looking to quickly improve their performance in the B2 First exam.

 

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The Compact First B2 3rd Edition is a comprehensive textbook designed for students preparing for the Cambridge: First exam, also known as the FCE¹. It is a product of Cambridge University Press, a department of the University of Cambridge².

This textbook stands out for its clear and thorough approach, making it easy to teach from while still allowing teachers to adapt exercises¹. It offers a fast, focused exam preparation, a 50-to-60-hour course for the B2 First exam³⁴. The course provides intensive revision and practice to quickly maximize performance³⁴.

The book is divided into ten thematically organized units, each tackling a separate grammar and vocabulary point as well as one or two parts of each paper in the FCE¹. This structure ensures a comprehensive coverage of all necessary topics, providing students with a well-rounded understanding of what is required in the exam¹.

One of the strengths of this textbook is its efficient use of space. The content of the units only makes up about half the total space in the book, but there is more than enough material to cover¹. The images included are up-to-date and chosen with a multi-lingual, multi-cultural group in mind¹. This encourages and supports students in their discussions and helps build rapport among them¹.

The book also includes a writing guide supplying model answers for each writing question, a speaking guide with tips, visual materials, and useful phrases, a wordlist, a grammar reference, and a CD ROM¹. These additional resources provide valuable support for students, enhancing their understanding of the exam requirements¹.

The reading and listening papers are approached in a similar fashion. Parts of the paper are introduced separately, and the students are guided step-by-step through the task using example questions and a “tip box”¹. This support lessens as the book progresses, leading the learner towards more autonomy¹. The inclusion of the listening transcript at the back provides support for weaker students and is much more useful than a simple list of answers¹.

However, the book is not without its shortcomings. Some of the listening texts had “non-native” English speakers who were clearly actually native English speaker actors putting on accents¹. This can be a bit distracting¹.

In conclusion, the Compact First B2 3rd Edition is a well-structured, comprehensive, and efficient textbook for FCE preparation. Its clear and thorough approach, combined with its additional resources and efficient use of space, make it a valuable tool for both students and teachers. Despite minor shortcomings, it is a highly recommended resource for anyone preparing for the FCE exam.

 

The FCE exam, also known as the B2 First exam or Cambridge English: First, is a language proficiency test developed by Cambridge University¹. It is one of the most popular Cambridge English Qualifications, accepted by thousands of businesses and educational institutions worldwide¹.

The B2 First exam is designed to assess your ability to live and work independently in an English-speaking country or study on courses taught in English¹. It is the logical step in your language learning journey between B1 Preliminary and C1 Advanced¹.

The exam covers four skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking¹. It tests your ability to communicate effectively face-to-face, express opinions, present arguments, follow the news, write clear and detailed English, and write various types of text¹.

The exam consists of four sections²:

1. Reading & Use of English (75 minutes)
2. Writing – 2 essays (80 minutes)
3. Listening (40 minutes)
4. Speaking – interview, with another candidate (14 minutes)

The exam can be taken either on a computer or on paper². A B2 First qualification shows that you can communicate effectively in English for study or work¹.