How to pass Cambridge B2 First: Speaking Paper

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1 - B2 First Speaking Paper Interactive classes

1 - Interactive class 1.mp4

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1 - PASS-B2-FIRST-SPEAKING-PAPER-PART-3.pdf

1 - PASS-B2-FIRST-SPEAKING-RESOURCE-MATERIAL.pdf

1 - PASS-NEEDS-ANALYSIS.docx

2 - Interactive class 2 Part 1.mp4

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3 - Interactive class 2 Part 2.mp4

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4 - Interactive class 3 Part 1.mp4

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5 - Interactive class 3 Part 2.mp4

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6 - Interactive class 4 Part 1.mp4

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7 - Interactive class 4 Part 2.mp4

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8 - Interactive class 5.mp4

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9 - Interactive class 6.mp4

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2 - Assessment test

1 - Final test.html

Description

If you take this course, you will maximise your score in the B2 First Speaking Paper.

What You'll Learn?

How to see the exam as your friend and build a language learning and exam preparation skill set.
How to to achieve a high score by analysing the Speaking assessment scales, bands and descriptors the examiners use.
How to develop strategies and techniques for each Speaking task using model answers.
How to use practice material and preparation time 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 Speaking Paper.

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

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Description
Do you recognise the city in the course image?
Here are some clues!
It is the capital of a country where they speak English, and another language
This country is very famous for its literature
This country is very famous for its national holiday, which is celebrated in many other countries too
The answer is at the bottom of the page. If you pass your exam you can visit this place!
What is the course like?
In the Speaking sections you have 6 interactive classes in video format. The first class introduces the exam part with a quiz and an overview. The following classes cover each speaking task one by one using the PASS method. 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.
There is also extensive, downloadable resource material to take away and practise further, including exam questions for Part 3 of the Speaking Paper. There are many links provided in this material to help you find free web resources to practise all the speaking tasks.
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.
What about the PASS method? Would you like to know more?
PASS is an acronym which stands for Process, Awareness, Strategies and Skills. These elements frame your B2 First learning experience. Your PASS course has been developed by expert teachers and trainers who have been preparing candidates for this exam for many years. Our objective is to help you get the best score possible in the exam, but we also emphasise engagement in the process. Why?
Firstly, and most importantly, if you are engaged and involved in your learning you will learn more. This means our objective will be reached more easily and you will have better prospects for the future.
Secondly, life is too short to do things because you have to and not because you enjoy them. We will show you how to integrate your exam preparation into your daily life, taking advantage of the wealth of opportunities we have these days to prepare and practise. The more you enjoy it the better the result will be.
Thirdly, we want you to see that the exam is your friend. It offers you a chance to develop your skills and improve. The examiners do not want to fail you. They want you to get the best score possible according to your abilities. Doing an exam to get a certificate is about getting a short-term result, PASS is about a process that achieves the short-term result, but also builds a language learning and exam preparation skill set for the long-term.
The city in the course image is Dublin!
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 Speaking 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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