Bec vantage exam preparation online course reading. How to pass the cambridge english bec preliminary speaking test full video. Cambridge b1 preliminary for schools speaking test from 2020 roberto and simone duration. You have one minute to prepare a talk about a topic, and the talk is also one minute. Bec stands for business english certificate and it is a cambridge esol examination which tests learners on their english ability through a business context. Cambridge bec vantage business english certificate speaking test part 2. Pet preliminary english test speaking full video duration. I would not count on the test be mostly conceptual, but there should be a good mix of concept and formula questions. Useful phrases writing and speaking skills these phrases should give a professional touch to both your writing and your speaking skills. Advice on how to approach every task in the examination. I havent done much with this page for a while but from now, i will be regularly updating with useful information about cambridge bec vantage and business english in general. Mark harrison, rosalie kerr, vanessa jakeman, russell whitehead series the books cover reading, writing, listening, and speaking at each of the three levels preliminary b1, vantage b2, and higher c1. Intelligent business intermediate is benchmarked to the vantage level.
The business english certificate bec vantage is now named b2 business vantage our preparation course focuses on developing the language skills and exam techniques needed for the cambridge b2. Listening is also important as you need to listen to what your speaking partner says and may be asked by the interlocutor to respond to something your partner says while speaking. Program taught in italianbachelor and master of science teaching activity parallel to courses in preparation for bocconi exams and as an. Fair and valid cambridge english carries out detailed research and analysis to ensure all our exams are accurate, relevant and fair to the people that take them. Employers value and rely on business b2 vantage because it is a thorough test of all four language skills reading, writing, speaking and listening in a business context. Bec vantage practice test 1 bec vantage practice test 1 reading part one questions 17 z z z z 1 hour look at the statements below and the four paragraphs. Learn word list business english success bec with free interactive flashcards. Four complete practice tests from ucles plus answer key, audio transcripts and introduction to the exam.
Each practice test includes the reading, writing, listening and speaking tests. Bec vantage speaking part 1 cambridge business english. They then do a speaking activity in groups of four, taking it in turns to act as examiners and candidates. You have to choose one of the topics from the three below and then talk for about one. All trademarks, registered trademarks, product names and company names or logos mentioned herein are the property of. This online course will focus on each individual part of the bec vantage reading test and provide tips and methods for how to approach the parts and how to successfully complete the reading test.
Bec vantage reading best commercial practice eli e nte ein. The past papers of bec vantage examination may 2008 have been made available for further practice of the registered candidates. Write your name, centre number and candidate number on your answer sheet if they are not already there. This app can connect to your advice through bluetooth 4. Choose the best sentence from the opposite page to.
Bec practice test vantage this photocopiable test has been downloaded from pearson education 2005 conversation three. Key for schools trainer 2 includes six full practice tests plus easytofollow expert guidance and exam tips designed to guarantee exam success. Success with bec vantage cef b2 bec business english certificates is an internationally recognised business qualification which demonstrates an ability to use english in professional contexts. Your overall score for the bec vantage speaking test is worth 25% of the overall mark for the bec vantage test. For each statement 17, mark one letter a, b, c or d. If you have any questions, contact your centre before the day of the test. You owe it to yourself to give yourself every chance to succeed and pass this important exam. Bec higher exam practice bec higher speaking test duration. It is the second in a series of three cambridge english business certificates. How to prepare for and maximise your points to help you pass the cambridge english b2 business vantage bec vantage speaking test. All the phrases were copied from pass cambridge, bec vantage students book, 2012. Im due to teach a bec vantage course next week and im really looking forward to it. Bec vantage practice test 1 learn english spanish online.
Listening paper, with tapescript, audio files and answer key. Cambridge english official practice tests are now available online in testbank. There is no writing answer key but we have added sample answers and examiner comments from the business handbook for teachers for test 1. I bought the ninja notes and read thru the it section 3 or 4 times, went thru all the passmaster and wiley test bank it problems, and finally understood what i needed to know.
Bec preliminary speaking part 1 teachers notes description students look at questions which they may be asked in speaking part 1, and pairs of possible answers, and they discuss which answer is better in each case. Remember to check how long it will take you to travel to the venue. You can work in test mode timed or practice mode multiattempts to help you get ready for your exam. Centres with an odd number of candidates will have a group of three in the final interview of the session. For any business english student who decides that they want to assess their level of english with the business english certificate cambridge esol at either the preliminary, vantage or higher level. Bec vantage the bec vantage examination consists of four papers. A sample practice test pdf is provided for each part.
Here are some tips so you know what to expect on the day of the your speaking test. Computerbased cambridge english exams british council. This is a bestselling series that offers four complete practice tests including all the bec tasktypes and guided answer analysis it doesnt just tell you the correct answer, but also. Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully. Test 1 20 buffet zone lucy robertson started working at a take. B2 business vantage formerly known as bec vantage this is part of cambridge english qualifications. Preparation before each practice test to enable students to focus on key cambridge bec vantage grammar, words and phrases. In switzerland, b1 business preliminary bec p is mainly taken by kv students as the final schoolleaving exam after their three year apprenticeship. This qualification shows that you can communicate in english in a business environment. The cambridge business vantage exam tests that students can follow and understand a range of spoken materials such as interviews, discussions and presentations. The bec vantage exam tests reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and is organised as follows. Cambridge english business bec preliminary speaking youtube. Which section a, b, c or d does each statement 17 refer to. You will need to use some of these letters more than once.
It shows employers that youre ready to do business at an international level. In this part of the test you are asked to give a short talk on a business topic. Business english certificate, vantage bec vantage back to grade statistics 2008. Official b1 business preliminary bec p by swiss exams. Bec sample listening paper with audio files if you have a good standard of english and would like to have a businessrelated english language qualification to boost your employability you might be planning to take the cambridge bec exam. B2 business vantage is also known as the business english certificate vantage bec vantage. Cambridge bec vantage business english certificate. For each gap 812, mark one letter ag on your answer sheet.
I dont think i missed a single it question on the exam. This exam is popular with employers and is an internationally recognised business qualification. During the speaking test you talk on your own, with the examiner, and with the other candidate doing the test with you. The study questions go a lot more in depth than the test questions likely will. Its important that you have a structure to your talk so i always make my students print and use this guide. The exam tests a learners knowledge of the english language not their knowledge of business and so the exam is divided. Cambridge english business bec vantage speaking duration. Download a complete set of papers for the b2 business vantage exam. Business vantage b2 bec vantage preparation course. Smart bec for pc the free bec pro app is designed to work with the smok smart electronic cigarette. B2 first speaking test from 2015 victoria and edward duration.
Choose from 206 different sets of word list business english success bec flashcards on quizlet. Bec vantage practice test 1 5 18 the word stark in the fifth paragraph means. I am taking bec retake on 225 it is a little overwhelming to study. Percentages in each grade for all sessions by location. Bec vantage exam preparation the london school of english. Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so. What to say, how to say it and mistakes to avoid in part 2 and part 3. Pass bec vantage selfstudy practice tests with answer. Kens bec vantage group june 7, 2015 hello new page likers. Part two questions 812 read the article below about a catering company. It is used as a suitable entry requirement by academic institutions and for recruitment by international companies.
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