B2 First (FCE)
Upper-intermediate English. Shows you can live, work and study independently in an English-speaking environment. Widely accepted by employers and for study.
Prepare for your Cambridge examination with confidence.
Cambridge Exam Preparation
Individual preparation for Cambridge English qualifications, including B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency.
We'll work on both the English and the examination skills you need, with particular attention to your individual strengths and weaknesses.
£35per hour
Individual specialist tuition
- 60-minute online lessons, one-to-one
- B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency
- Book single lessons or the 8-week programme
- 8-week programme: 16 lessons for £520
Individual preparation, not a group course
In a group Cambridge course, the teacher has to divide their attention between many students. With individual tuition, we can concentrate on your examination, your target and your weaknesses.
Cambridge examinations test your English thoroughly across Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Most candidates are stronger in some papers than others, and a group course can't adjust for that. Individual lessons can.
If your Speaking is already strong but your Writing is holding you back, we can spend more time on Writing. If you're losing marks in Use of English because of grammar or vocabulary, we can focus on those areas instead.
Which examination?
I prepare candidates for the three main Cambridge qualifications for adults.
C1 Advanced (CAE)
Advanced English for university study and professional work. Accepted by many UK universities and employers as proof of high-level English.
C2 Proficiency (CPE)
The highest Cambridge qualification. Shows you have mastered English to an exceptional level, comparable to a highly educated native speaker.
Reading and Use of English
Strategies for each part of the paper, plus the grammar and vocabulary that Use of English demands.
Writing and Speaking
Every task type covered, with detailed feedback on your writing and regular practice for all parts of the Speaking test.
Listening and exam technique
Techniques for each listening part, timing, and a clear understanding of how each paper is marked.
Standard 8-week exam preparation programme
For most students preparing seriously for a Cambridge examination, two lessons per week provides the best balance between guided preparation and independent study.
The programme starts with an assessment of your current level against the demands of your chosen examination, followed by a personalised preparation plan. Over the eight weeks we work through the areas in that plan, with regular Speaking feedback, weekly Writing feedback and progress checks, finishing with a final review before your exam date.
If you'd rather book individual lessons, or need a shorter or longer period of preparation, we can arrange that at £35 per hour.
Standard 8-week exam preparation programme
£520
16 individual 60-minute lessons, two per week
- Initial assessment
- Personalised preparation plan
- Examination strategy
- Regular Speaking feedback
- Weekly Writing feedback
- Grammar and vocabulary work
- Personalised homework
- Progress checks and final review
Available for B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency. Lesson times arranged to suit your schedule and time zone.
Thanks to Richard's excellent teaching, guidance and dedication, I passed the Cambridge C1 Advanced exam with confidence.
Preparing for a Cambridge exam? Let's talk.
I offer a free 20-minute online consultation for prospective students.
We can discuss your chosen qualification, your exam date, your current level and the areas you're finding difficult, and whether my lessons are right for you.
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There's no obligation to book lessons afterwards.