Cambridge
English Qualifications
B2 FIRST CERTIFICATE

Prepare for the B2 First exam with full mock exams

Practise in digital format with the structure and timing of the exam. Results by skill, with clear explanations for each answer.

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What is the B2 First exam?

The B2 First (formerly FCE) is a widely recognised qualification that certifies an upper-intermediate level of English on the CEFR. It shows that you can communicate confidently in professional and academic contexts.

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University Access
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International opportunities
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Professional requirements

Confident communication

You can express yourself clearly, take part in conversations and share your ideas with confidence.

Understanding more complex texts and listening

You understand main ideas and important details in a range of texts and listening tasks.

Writing for different purposes

You can write clear texts such as emails, articles or stories, and explain your ideas clearly.

Structure of the B2 First

4 papers that assess all language skills

Reading & Use of English

1 hour 15 minutes
52 questions
40% of the total

7 tasks that assess reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary.

Writing

1 hour 20 minutes
2 texts
20% of the total

Compulsory essay and a choice of article, email/letter, report, review or story.

Listening

40 minutes
30 questions
20% of the total

4 parts with varied audio: conversations, monologues and an interview.

Speaking

14 minutes
4 parts
20% of the total

Paired exam divided into 4 parts: the interview, photo comparison, collative task and discussion.

To pass, you need to achieve 160 points on the Cambridge English Scale, equivalent to an average of approximately 60%.

How Preptiviti helps you

Exams developed by Cambridge preparation specialists, including accredited examiners with direct assessment experience.

Exam-format practice

Train with the same structure, timing and task types as the Cambridge digital exam.

Clear results by skill

See your performance across Reading, Use of English, Writing, Listening and Speaking in minutes.

Detailed explanation for every answer

Understand why each answer is correct and how to improve your performance.

Structured feedback for Writing and Speaking

Detailed, criteria-based feedback to improve content, organisation and language use.

Readiness indicator

Know when your performance is consistent enough to sit the exam with confidence.

Simulation Mode, Trainer Mode and targeted practice

Practise under timed conditions, with guidance, or focus on specific skills and task types.

Flexible access

Practise anytime, from any device.

Is Preptiviti B2 right for you?

You are preparing for the B2 First and want to perform confidently under exam conditions.

You want fast, structured feedback on Writing and Speaking, without waiting days for correction.

You want to identify performance gaps and improve them with targeted practice.

You study independently or want to complement your work in class, refining your exam technique and achieving consistent results.

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