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Improve your English listening skills with our audio series Virtually Anywhere.

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Free resources for teachers during Covid-19

Whether you are teaching your classes online or have returned to school, we have a range of practical resources and tools for you. Discover our free resources to help you prepare your learners during Covid-19.

Free: Paper-based sample test

Download sample paper 1 for B2 First
Download sample paper 2 for B2 First


Free: Computer-based sample tests

  • Watch this tutorial before you start.
  • Make a note of your answers as you do the test.

Reading and Use of English sample test

Listening sample test

Writing sample test

Answer keys:

Reading and Use of English answer key

Listening answer key

There is no answer key for the Writing paper, but there are sample answers and examiner comments on the relevant pages of the B2 First handbook.


Free: English practice

Free online activities for reading, writing, listening, grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.

Write & Improve is a free tool that helps you to improve your English writing online. The Write & Improve workbooks contain hundreds of writing tasks at Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels, and for Business and Just for Fun, too.


Free: Listening practice

Register to get free listening practice. Each activity takes just a few minutes. The activities give you feedback on why your answers are right or wrong, and tips on how to improve.

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Test and trainOn-the-go practice with Test & Train

Test & Train is great easy-to-use practice to help you get ready for your B2 First exam. Developed by Cambridge English and Cambridge University Press, Test & Train helps B2 level learners get ready for the exam through short, sharp workouts. With over 500 practice questions, you can use it anytime, anywhere and as many times as your like!

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Writing checklist – Level B2

Use this checklist to improve your written English and practise for your exam.

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Information for candidates booklet

A guide to preparing for the exam, with study tips, frequently asked questions and exam day advice.

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Games and social media

Have fun learning by playing our free English games. 

You can practice your English with other language learners on our Cambridge English Facebook page.


Official Cambridge English preparation materials

You can find a wide range of official Cambridge English support materials from Cambridge English and Cambridge University Press. Support materials include coursebooks and practice tests and include materials in both print and digital formats.

Objective First

Objective First

Objective First combines thorough and systematic exam preparation with language work designed to improve students' overall English level.

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Compact First

Compact First

Fast, focused exam preparation for B2 First.

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Complete First

Complete First

Complete First is the most thorough preparation for B2 First.

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First Practice Tests 2

Cambridge English First 3

Four authentic Cambridge English examination papers for the B2 First exam.

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First Trainer

First Trainer

First Trainer 2 includes six full practice tests plus easy-to-follow expert guidance and exam tips designed to guarantee exam success.

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Open World First

open World First

Embark on a journey beyond the traditional boundaries between exam preparation and real-world language with Open World First.

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Testbank

Cambridge English Official Practice Tests are now available online in Testbank. You can work in Test mode (timed) or Practice mode (multi-attempts) to help you get ready for your exam.

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