English for B2 Students/Print version
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English for B2 Students/ Print version
Introduction to English for B2 students
Introduction
This book will be a text book designed for use by learners of English as a second language. It will be primarily
aimed at B2 students. B2 denotes the 4th (of 6) stage of the Common European Framework [1], an internationally
used standard for learning languages. This level is often referred to as Upper Intermediate or Pre-Advanced and
students at this level often take the University of Cambridge FCE examination. For more information about CEF
levels see here
This text book will be similar to many paper text books currently available such as English File, Inside Out and
Language to Go. It will present topics in a step-by-step pattern focusing on key vocabulary, grammar, writing skills,
spoken interaction and communication, listening skills and examination practice in prepartion for the FCE
examination. The book will emphasise the use of everyday English and use standards of English which are familiar
to speakers of English around the world - basically this means that vocabulary and grammar of British/Irish and
American English may be used although the emphasis will often be directed to the 'easier' standard or the standard
that is considered most acceptable for the University of Cambridge examinations.
Contents of English for B2 students
This book focuses on using English in everyday situations. Each unit of the book specialises in a particular part of
grammar and a vocabulary topic. Units in this book make use of a variety of reading and listening texts. Each unit
ends with practice exercises which should be attempted before the next unit is attempted. At the end of every 5 units
there is a 'progress test' which revises grammar and vocabulary taught in the previous units. This book is designed to
be read from start to finish however students may prefer to concentrate on a particular area of grammar or
vocabulary. Please see the Aims page for detailled information about the contents of