How to pass Cambridge B2 First: Reading and Use of English

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James Dunne

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1. Introduction

1.1 PASS B2 FIRST READING TASKS.pdf

1.2 PASS B2 FIRST READUE RESOURCE MATERIAL.pdf

1.3 PASS NEEDS ANALYSIS.docx

1. Course resource material.html

2. Reading and Use of English Paper

1. Interactive class 1 - Quiz and overview of the Reading and Use of English Paper..mp4

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2. Interactive class 2 Part 1 - Strategies for the multiple-choice cloze..mp4

07:00

3. Interactive class 2 Part 2 - The multiple-choice cloze continued....mp4

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4. Interactive class 3 - How to approach the open cloze..mp4

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5. Interactive class 4 - We work together on the Word formation task..mp4

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6. Interactive class 5 - Key word transformations are easier than you think!.mp4

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7. Interactive class 6 - The Multiple-choice Reading task..mp4

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8. Interactive class 7 - Strategies for the Gapped text task..mp4

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9. Interactive class 8 - We finish with the Multiple-matching task and a summary..mp4

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3. Assessment test

1. Final test.html

Description

If you take this course, you will maximise your score in the Cambridge B2 First Reading and Use of English Paper.

What You'll Learn?

How to see the exam as a learning opportunity, and build a language learning and exam preparation skill set.
How to understand what the examiners require, with the most effective and practical tips to get a high score.
How to develop strategies and techniques for each task in the Reading and Use of English Paper.
How to use practice material and time management to develop task-specific language skills.

Who is this for?

People who wish to certify their level of English skills by taking the Cambridge B2 First exam.

Learners who feel they need support on how to optimize their scores for the Reading and Use of English Paper.

People who want to improve their life prospects in terms of education or employability.

What You Need to Know?

You should have a B2 (upper-intermediate) level of English.

You should be willing to be actively involved in your learning.

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Do you recognize the building in the course image?
Here are some clues!
It is a university building in a famous city in England
It is over 500 years old and has a lot of ghosts
Many great writers, such as William Wordsworth and Ben Jonson, studied there
The answer is at the bottom of the page. If you pass your exam you can visit it!
What is the course like?
There are 8 interactive classes in video format plus the downloadable resource material and a final test. The first class introduces the paper with a quiz and an overview. The following classes cover each Reading and Use of English task one by one using the PASS method: Process, Awareness, Strategies, Skills. Why not watch the video to get an overview of PASS? You can also visit my profile for more information.
In each class we provide you with strategies, tips and techniques to manage each task and we engage you in the process to maximise your learning. You can watch the classes when you want, pausing them to carry out the tasks and consolidate your learning.
You are also provided with extensive, downloadable resource material to take away and practise further. There are many links provided in this material to help you find free web resources to practise all the Reading and Use of English tasks. How long you spend on the course depends on your needs and your willingness to put more work in. Furthermore, you are provided with a downloadable version of the three reading tasks to facilitate your work in these classes.
Finally there is a test. This test is designed to assess your learning during the course and to help you find your weaknesses and redirect you to parts of the course where you can improve those aspects.
My aim is that you go into your exam with confidence and in a positive frame of mind, secure in the knowledge that you have learned the most effective tools and techniques to demonstrate your ability. Please allow me to accompany you on your learning journey.
The building in the course image is St John's College in the University of Cambridge.
Who this course is for:
People who wish to certify their level of English skills by taking the Cambridge B2 First exam.
Learners who feel they need support on how to optimize their scores for the Reading and Use of English Paper.
People who want to improve their life prospects in terms of education or employability.

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Hi, I'm James Dunne. I feel lucky to work in education and I want to help you get the best score possible in your English exam. That's why I created the PASS method for preparing exams such as Cambridge C1 Advanced, B2 First, IELTS, TOEFL, Trinity and Duolingo English Test. Are you willing to let me guide you on your learning journey?What is the PASS method? The four pillars of exam preparation are Process, Awareness, Strategies and Skills. It's not enough to have the required English level and to know the best strategies for each exam task. You also need to think like an examiner and immerse yourself in the process, and to be aware of exactly what is required of you at each stage.My background in educationSince qualifying from the University of Sheffield in 1997 with a degree in English I have worked in education in different roles in England, Italy and Spain. For many years I prepared candidates for the Cambridge and Trinity exams, IELTS and TOEFL, both with the British Council and as a freelance. I have also worked as a teacher trainer in teacher professional development and in publishing.I worked for Macmillan Education, the renowned international publisher, in teacher development, textbook publishing, and educational consulting. I trained teachers and spoke at conferences in Spain, Brazil, the UK and Portugal, and as Portfolio Manager I project managed the development of online training platforms. One site, Macmillan Training Services Online, offered exam preparation for the B2 First, and also provided extensive teacher development courses. This site launched in 2012 and in 2015 it was awarded an e-learning association prize in Spain. Another site, Plexus, launched in 2017 and offered professional development for teachers. MissionWorking in publishing was very rewarding but I decided to go back to my roots and see how I could contribute something more directly to students' lives. How could I help with my know-how and experience? Well, I know about English exams, I know about teaching methodology, and I know about e-learning. And then I thought, what makes me happy in my work? What motivates me? Seeing people gain more opportunities in life because of something which I did. Really if you work in education this should always be the case, shouldn’t it? So, how could I put all these things together? That’s why I created the PASS method; to help people optimise their efforts and get the best score possible in their English exams. If that is what you are looking to do then I hope to see you on one of my courses.What am I doing now?Recently, I've been writing IELTS exams and content for a series of school textbooks for Vietnam. Currently, I am developing new courses with the PASS method to be able to provide you with the strategies and skills you will need to pass your chosen exam.

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