Collection: FCE (B2) Exam Preparation

Explore our collection of B2 First (FCE) exam preparation resources, designed to help teachers prepare students for the Cambridge B2 First qualification. Discover ready-to-use lesson plans, worksheets, practice activities and exam-style tasks covering Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening and Speaking. These materials help students refine their language skills, master exam strategies, become familiar with the exam format and develop the confidence they need to achieve their goals.

Cambridge FCE Exam Practice: Halloween Speaking

Prepare your students for the Cambridge B2 First Speaking exam with this engaging Halloween-themed ESL lesson.

Designed for 31st October (Halloween), this ready-to-teach lesson follows the structure of the Cambridge B2 First Speaking exam while giving students plenty of opportunities to discuss spooky and thought-provoking topics.

Students practise answering personal questions, comparing Halloween-themed photographs, discussing ideas for a successful costume, reaching a decision, and expressing their opinions on Halloween traditions and celebrations.

In this lesson, students will:

  • Practise all four parts of the Cambridge B2 First Speaking exam

  • Review useful Halloween-related vocabulary

  • Compare and discuss Halloween-themed photographs

  • Practise collaborative discussion and decision-making

  • Express and justify opinions on Halloween-related topics

Perfect for B2 adult and teenage learners preparing for the Cambridge B2 First (FCE) exam, this low-prep lesson combines focused exam practice with an engaging Halloween theme.

Cambridge FCE Writing Part 1 (essay): The Effects of Fashion on People’s Lives

Prepare your students for the Cambridge B2 First Writing exam with this engaging fashion-themed ESL lesson.

Built around the topic of fashion and its impact on people's lives, this lesson helps students develop the skills and confidence needed to write a successful Cambridge FCE essay while improving their speaking, reading, and critical thinking skills.

Students begin by discussing the influence of fashion before analysing an authentic Cambridge model essay. They explore the official writing assessment criteria, evaluate sample essays from an examiner's perspective, and apply what they have learned by planning and writing their own exam-style essay.

In this lesson, students will:

  • Practise writing a Cambridge B2 First (FCE) essay

  • Analyse a model essay and the official assessment criteria

  • Evaluate sample essays using an examiner's perspective

  • Discuss the impact of fashion on individuals and society

  • Plan, organise, and write a well-structured exam-style essay

Perfect for B2 adult and teenage learners preparing for the Cambridge B2 First (FCE) exam, this ready-to-teach lesson requires minimal preparation and combines focused exam practice with a thought-provoking topic that encourages meaningful discussion and effective academic writing.