This course is designed to equip you with the skills needed to succeed in the B2 First exam (formerly known as Cambridge English: First, or FCE). Achieving a B2 First qualification demonstrates that you possess the language skills necessary to live and work independently in an English-speaking environment or to pursue studies in English-taught courses.
In addition to preparing for the exam, this course will encourage you to develop your critical thinking skills through engaging discussions and analysis of various topics. This holistic approach will not only enhance your language proficiency but also foster a deeper understanding of the material.
By taking this exam, you'll be making a logical step toward advancing to the C1 Advanced level. Join us and take your English skills to the next level!
The course consists of:
70 hours of classes, divided into 2 semesters (35 hours per semester);
Online platform to keep register of writings, homework, discussions and to keep in touch with classmates
Lessons will be recorded and available for 1 week (7 days). After 7 days, the lessons are automatically deleted.
The groups will have no more than 12 (twelve) students.
Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:45 p.m. (GMT -3)
2025/1
Jan | 28
Feb | 4, 11, 18, 25
Mar | 11, 18, 25
Apr | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
May | 20, 27 (there will be a two-week pause in May)
Jun | 3, 10, 17, 24
Jul | 1
Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:45 p.m. (GMT -3)
2025/2
Jul | 29
Aug | 5, 12, 19, 26
Sep | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Oct | 7, 14, 21, 28
Nov | 4, 11, 18, 25
Dec | 2, 9
Course material (not included in the fee):
Materials will be offered by the tutor.
Course fees (2025)
One semester (35 hours / 35 classes): R$ 1400 or 6 x R$ 233
Register in December 2024 and pay in up to 7 instalments of R$ 200 via boleto bancário
To take part in this course, you need:
A computer (no cell phone or tablet!) connected to the internet and a webcam;
Broadband/high-speed internet.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This group is formed with a minimum of 4 students. If fewer than 4 students register, the group will not be formed. If the course starts and students stop taking classes along the way, leaving fewer than 4 students in the group, I reserve the right to terminate the course unless the students who are still present have their fees adjusted.
The tutor
I am an English teacher, English Literature teacher, and teacher trainer. I have a degree in English, an MA in English Literature, Cambridge FCE, CAE, and CPE certificates, Michigan ECPE, the three TKT modules, the TKT KAL module, a CELTA certificate and am finishing the DipTESOL. I've worked as a speaking examiner for Cambridge and Michigan and have been teaching preparatory courses for exams since 2005. I live and work in São José dos Campos, SP.