Cambridge B2 First is a stepping-stone exam, passing it shows you can hold a conversation about everyday topics, follow a film, and write a clear short text. Here is how to prepare without the panic.
Reading & Use of English (75 min)
Practise open cloze and word formation tasks daily, even ten minutes counts. The grammar tested is mostly B1-B2 level, so what you will really improve is recognition speed.
Writing (80 min)
Two pieces: an essay and a choice (article, email, report or review). Build a bank of useful linkers: although, despite, furthermore, on the other hand. Write to time, not to perfection.
Listening (40 min)
Listen to the same podcast twice, once for gist, once for detail. The exam expects you to handle different accents, so do not only listen to one.
Speaking (14 min)
Practise the four parts with a partner or with an AI. The hardest part is collaborating, listening, agreeing, disagreeing politely, and reaching a decision in Part 3.
One last tip: book the date before you feel ready. The deadline does the rest of the work.
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