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B2 Resources

Here are some great links to practice for B2 level:


Listening Improve your listening skills with B2 specific activities by the British Council

Lingohack Videos created by BBC Learning English about stories in the news.  There's a list of new vocabulary and a transcript


English Club word of the day  Includes a daily phrasal verb and idiom

Exam practice

Exam past papers and speaking exam example video. Press the button or scroll down for your level

Flo Joe FCE exam practice.  Loads of exam practice with exercises and examples of writing tasks.

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