B2 First

B2 First is a qualification at intermediate level.

Candidates have to show that they can produce one piece of writing.

The listening paper contains four parts.

The number of words on the writing tasks is 200.

It covers all four language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking – and includes a fifth element focusing on the candidate’s understanding of the structure of the language.

B2 First is targeted at Level B2 on the CEFR. (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Reading and Use of English lasts for 1 hour.

In 'Writing' part 2 you might write an article, an informal email or letter, a formal email or letter, a report, a review.