B2 First

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

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 a qualification at intermediate level.

Reading and Use of English lasts for 1 hour.

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

The number of words on the writing tasks is 200.

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

The listening paper contains four parts.