Online Cambridge B2 First Exam Preparation

Online Cambridge B2 First Preparation P R E PA R E T O S U C C E E D I N YO U R C A M B R I D G E B 2 E X A M WITH THIS SPECIALIST COURSE

British Study Centres Online Cambridge B2 First Preparation delivers live, face-to-face lessons with our expert teachers via the latest video conferencing software.

Course Facts Delivered online Minimum age: 16

Course details Course Duration: Full course is 4 weeks (including a 1-week Masterclass, which can be booked separately) Maximum Class Size: 12 students Start dates: See page 5 Price: £600 Full Course £180 for 1 week of Masterclass See page 5 for full pricing (Exam fee not included) Lesson Duration: 15 lessons per week, 45 mins a lesson

Language level Students must be minimum B2 level A pre-course level test will be required before booking confirmed

Course Requirements You must have: • A reliable broadband internet connection • An up to date and working laptop/PC/ Chromebook/iPad or similar, with a webcam and mic. A headset with a mic would be desirable. (A smart phone on its own will not be sufficient) It is a communicative and collaborative course and we recommend having your video feeds on throughout the lessons.

By participating in the course, students agree to the digital content created being shared within British Study Centres.

Our four-week preparation course for B2 First (formerly known as Cambridge English: First, or FCE) is perfect for learners looking to prepare to take their B2 First examination. Students will gain a better understanding of what they have to do to reach the score they need on test day.

The one-week Masterclass is suitable for students who are ready and want exam practice before their real test. During the week, learners will gain a better understanding of what they have to do to reach the score they need on test day by practising in test-like conditions.

Cambridge Assessment English examinations are globally-recognised English language qualifications which are valid for life. Our BSC course will teach learners to analyse language and practise the skills and strategies needed for exam success.

Who is it for?

•S tudents looking to acquire the language skills to enter university or a more complex professional role •T hose who want an internationally-recognised English language qualification •L earners that wish to practise the strategies for each exam task and build their confidence ahead of the test

Expert teaching

Academic Excellence

Support

BSC teachers have all the necessary skills, training and experience to deliver the test preparation lessons

You can further your education journey with BSC’s highly specialised exam preparation courses.

Our online courses are designed so students receive the teacher support and educational assistance they need.

Learning with BSC Online With BSC Online you can access the same high-quality, dynamic courses that you would find in our UK schools from the comfort of your own home, or wherever you may be in the world. Delivered by the same experienced, qualified teachers, you will find an online community committed to your learning and progress in English and the skills you need to succeed in today’s global landscape.

Our flipped classroom approach means you can maximise the time spent in the virtual classroom, with reading and writing activities completed before the lesson, ready for discussion and feedback in the live sessions with the teacher and fellow students.

In addition to the live online lessons with your teacher, you will also have access to specialised English material for guided self-study in your myBSC account. Your teacher will also set homework for you here. Access to myBSC is for the duration of your lessons and a further 3 months.

Course Outcomes On BSC’s focused and structured Cambridge Assessment English Exam Preparation courses you will: • Experience test-like situations so you’re ready for test day • Learn and practise the specific strategies for every exam task • Analyse your mistakes in the lesson to help avoid them on test day • Build the confidence and resilience needed to perform well under pressure • Receive individual feedback and support as well as group feedback throughout the course • Form new friendships with students with similar goals from around the world in a collaborative and supportive environment

Course Components • 15 live online lessons • Cambridge B2 First Preparation Course include up to 250 minutes of guided self-study in preparation for the live lessons, plus homework • Timed activities to help prepare students for real-life exam • Official practice papers from Cambridge University Press • Homework will focus on students’ bespoke grammar & vocabulary needs

What's included • Access to myBSC for duration of course and for 3 months after • Pre-course level test • Needs analysis to ensure effective goal setting • Regular progress tests • One-to-one tutorials to set goals and discuss progress • Final report which details your level and achievements • Certificate of attendance upon course completion • Access to our online social programme

Course Dates 2022 Our online courses lead up to an official Cambridge exam date. We cannot, however, guarantee that local exam centres in your country will be running exams on these dates. Please check with your local centre with regards to their exam sessions.

Start Date

End Date

9th May

3rd June

4th July

29th May

1st August

26th August

Course Prices Product Name

1 week has 15 lessons

1 week course

Online Cambridge B2 First Preparation

1 week Masterclass

£180

Online Cambridge B2 First Preparation

4 weeks Full Course (including Masterclass)

£600

Course Schedule 4-week full course or 1 week Masterclass Weeks 1-3: Skills, strategies and language input. Each day of the week covers a different part of the paper Week 4: Masterclass; practice papers, timed practice and feedback plus a session on test day preparation

Sample Lesson Schedule – Masterclass Week Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

14:00 - 14:45

Paper 2 Writing Part 1 Mock

Paper 1 Reading Mock

Paper 3 Listening

Paper 4 speaking

Writing feedback session

14:45 - 15:30

Paper 2 Writing Part 2 Mock

Paper 1 Use of English Mock

Paper 3 Listening

Paper 4 speaking

Are you ready for test day?

Break 15:45 - 16:30

Paper 2 Writing Feedback (analysing sample responses)

Paper 1 Reading and Use of English Feedback

Paper 3 Listening Feedback

Paper 4 Speaking Feedback

Are you ready for test day?

Set Homework

Writing Paper part 1 due 12pm (UK time) Wednesday

Use of English exam questions due Thursday

Writing Paper Part 2 due 12pm (UK time) Thursday

Prepare for timed practice on Friday

No homework last day of the course

Guided self-study/ flipped learning

Teacher to set additional grammar and writing tasks through myBSC

Teacher to set additional grammar and vocabulary tasks through myBSC

myBSC – learners to complete a set grammar or vocab task either set by teacher for class or on their writing errors

myBSC – skills task (teacher’s choice based on learners’ needs)

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