Bec vantage practice test 1 learn english spanish online. How to pass the cambridge english bec preliminary speaking test full video. Part two questions 812 read the article below about a catering company. Cambridge english official practice tests are now available online in testbank. Business english certificate, vantage bec vantage back to grade statistics 2008. A bare b blunt c extreme d harsh part four questions 1933 z read the article below about honesty in job interviews. Bec vantage speaking part 1 cambridge business english. 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. Business vantage b2 bec vantage preparation course. B2 business vantage is also known as the business english certificate vantage bec vantage. A sample practice test pdf is provided for each part. 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. 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. In this part of the test you are asked to give a short talk on a business topic.
Providing the most authentic exam preparation available, these past papers allow candidates to familiarise themselves with the content and format of the examination and to practise useful examination techniques. I am taking bec retake on 225 it is a little overwhelming to study. Free english reading practice for the business english certificate. Intelligent business intermediate is benchmarked to the vantage level. 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. Four complete practice tests from ucles plus answer key, audio transcripts and introduction to the exam. You will need to use some of these letters more than once. They then do a speaking activity in groups of four, taking it in turns to act as examiners and candidates. Bec vantage the bec vantage examination consists of four papers. It is used as a suitable entry requirement by academic institutions and for recruitment by international companies. Bec vantage exam preparation online course reading. 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. Students will work to answer correctly at least 80% of business vantage listening comprehension questions. Which section a, b, c or d does each statement 17 refer to.
This exam is popular with employers and is an internationally recognised business qualification. Kens bec vantage group june 7, 2015 hello new page likers. Smart bec for pc the free bec pro app is designed to work with the smok smart electronic cigarette. Computerbased cambridge english exams british council.
You owe it to yourself to give yourself every chance to succeed and pass this important exam. The exam tests a learners knowledge of the english language not their knowledge of business and so the exam is divided. Bec vantage exam preparation the london school of english. Remember to check how long it will take you to travel to the venue. B2 business vantage formerly known as bec vantage this is part of cambridge english qualifications. It is also used in the corporate sector by candidates who intend to enhance their business english skills, due changing requirements in the world of work, because more and more companies in. 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. B2 first speaking test from 2015 victoria and edward duration.
Preparation before each practice test to enable students to focus on key cambridge bec vantage grammar, words and phrases. During the speaking test you talk on your own, with the examiner, and with the other candidate doing the test with you. Its important that you have a structure to your talk so i always make my students print and use this guide. Pet preliminary english test speaking full video duration. Percentages in each grade for all sessions by location. In switzerland, b1 business preliminary bec p is mainly taken by kv students as the final schoolleaving exam after their three year apprenticeship. The past papers of bec vantage examination may 2008 have been made available for further practice of the registered candidates. It is the second in a series of three cambridge english business certificates. Write your name, centre number and candidate number on your answer sheet if they are not already there.
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Cambridge english business bec vantage speaking youtube. This qualification shows that you can communicate in english in a business environment. 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. Bec vantage practice test 1 5 18 the word stark in the fifth paragraph means.
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All trademarks, registered trademarks, product names and company names or logos mentioned herein are the property of. This app can connect to your advice through bluetooth 4. Centres with an odd number of candidates will have a group of three in the final interview of the session. For each statement 17, mark one letter a, b, c or d. Here are some tips so you know what to expect on the day of the your speaking test. The bec vantage speaking test lasts about 14 minutes and there are three separate parts to the test.
Choose the best sentence from the opposite page to. 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. All the phrases were copied from pass cambridge, bec vantage students book, 2012. 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. Listening paper, with tapescript, audio files and answer key. Part 1 of the bec vantage speaking test lasts around 3 minutes and the interlocutor will ask you and the other candidate to give some information about yourself, talk. Cambridge bec vantage business english certificate.
Pass bec vantage selfstudy practice tests with answer. You have to choose one of the topics from the three below and then talk for about one. Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully. Bec stands for business english certificate and it is a cambridge esol examination which tests learners on their english ability through a business context. Bec practice test vantage this photocopiable test has been downloaded from pearson education 2005 conversation three. Choose from 206 different sets of word list business english success bec flashcards on quizlet. 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. Useful phrases writing and speaking skills these phrases should give a professional touch to both your writing and your speaking skills. Cambridge english business bec preliminary speaking youtube. The study questions go a lot more in depth than the test questions likely will. 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. What to say, how to say it and mistakes to avoid in part 2 and part 3. I dont think i missed a single it question on the exam.
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. 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. Your overall score for the bec vantage speaking test is worth 25% of the overall mark for the bec vantage test. How to prepare for and maximise your points to help you pass the cambridge english b2 business vantage bec vantage speaking test. An article by adrian doff about the cambridge english b2 business vantage exam formerly bec vantage business english, speaking part 2 the long turn task or minipresentation, with tips for preparing candidates and a sample task and explanation. I would not count on the test be mostly conceptual, but there should be a good mix of concept and formula questions. Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so.
Download a complete set of papers for the b2 business vantage exam. You have one minute to prepare a talk about a topic, and the talk is also one minute. Im due to teach a bec vantage course next week and im really looking forward to it. The cambridge business vantage exam tests that students can follow and understand a range of spoken materials such as interviews, discussions and presentations. 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.
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