The B2 First Speaking test (FCE) has four parts and in this video we look at the last half of the test. In FCE speaking part 3, the examiner gives the candidates a task to perform and they need to interact with one another. In part 4, the topic stays the same, but the candidates interact with the examiner and answer questions. Watch this video to see what happens in these two parts of the

This is our third video about the B2 first speaking test (formerly called the FCE speaking test) where we explain how to handle the picture questions. In FCE speaking part 2, the examiner gives each candidate two pictures and a question to discuss. We demonstrate how to structure your talk and also, how NOT to structure it! We show you three simple steps you can follow to help you  keep talking and get a good

This is the second of four videos about the speaking test of the FCE exam (now called the B2 First exam). FCE speaking part 1 is a Q&A – a question and answer session with the examiner. To get a good mark, candidates need to avoid one word responses and extend their answers. In this video we show you some different ways you can make your answers longer to get a good mark, and we

This is the first of four videos about the B2 First speaking exam. (B2 First is often known by its former name, FCE or Cambridge First Certificate.) When we ask our students what makes them most nervous about the exam, they often say FCE speaking, so that’s what this series is all about. In this first video we provide an overview of the B2 First speaking exam, showing you how it works and the criteria