B2 First Preparation (FCE)

B2 First Face-to-Face Crash Course:

This course will prepare you for the FCE examination in December. Your level of English should be between the middle and the end of B2. The training will concentrate on the exam format and on the various tasks you have to deal with in the exam. Come prepared to work intensively on targeting your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills with feedback in the lessons as well as doing regularly additional exam preparation at home.

Please buy the coursebook and bring it to the first lesson:First Trainer 2, Six Practice Tests with Answers with Resources Download with eBook, Klett Verlag, ISBN 978-3-12-540704-6

Cambridge English B2 First (FCE) Exam (paper-based):

Saturday, 13.12.2025 (written components approx. 8:30–13:30 + speaking test in the afternoon)

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B2 First is widely recognised in higher education, business and commerce; see www.cambridgeenglish.org/why-cambridge-english/global-recognition).

The general level of the exam is close to "Abitur" although different tasks are involved. There are tests of reading comprehension, vocabulary and structure, writing (email or letter plus either report, review or essay), listening, speaking (pair interview).

Cambridge English Qualifications

Cambridge English qualifications are taken by over 5 million people each year and are recognised by more than 25,000 universities, employers and goverments globally; see www.cambridgeenglish.org/why-cambridge-english/global-recognition). The examinations test your spoken and written English, your understanding of authentic reading and listening texts and your knowledge of vocabulary and grammatical usage. They share a common format but differ in details and above all in the level of competence required. Details: www.cambridgeenglish.org/

Our preparatory courses normally start in September or February and participants can take the examinations in Nürnberg in November/December or May/June. There is no obligation to take the exam. The courses will help you to be more confident about English grammar, and develop your skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Testing your Level

To check your level ask for our placement test or visit our website (Einstufungstests).