B2 Speaking

Preparation for the Cambridge B2 FirstThere are four parts to the B2 First Speaking exam.Write-in student bookThis write-in student book focuses on each exam part individually, explaining its characteristics and providing guidance on how to respond to the questions. In preparation for taking on several exam-styled questions, each unit contains a series of practice exercises with detailed answer keys that clarify how and why answers are correct.Eight videos of simulated B2 Speaking examinations reinforce learning throughout the resource. Exam-styled texts with answer keysFor each exam part, there are two sets of exam-styled questions and answer keys that explain why the correct answers are correct as well as pointing out why candidates may have provided weak responses.Additional practice testsThe four exam-styled practice tests included in this resource, complete with model answers, will allow the reader to consolidate their approach to the different types of Speaking task that will be assessed.About the authorsFiona Aish and Jo Tomlinson are directors of Target English, a consultancy that provides tailor-made solutions in content creation, course provision, training and testing. They have co-written several leading titles in English exam preparation, and create materials and assessment resources for a range of educational providers. They are DELTA-qualified and hold MAs in ELT and Applied Linguistics and Language Testing, respectively.