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Cambridge English B2 Exam Training

👋🏼 Hi, I’m Kristian — a Dutch, non-native English teacher and C2-certified speaker. I"m here to help you speak real, confident English. 🎧 Short episodes. Real topics. No grammar drills — just English you can actually use. 🗂️ Book your first 1-1 class risk-free → https://stan.store/classes

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Episode 61: What led you to choose your current job...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/09/15

👉 Quick question for you: Tell me what worries you most about the B2 Speaking exam.Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “What led you to choose your current job or field of study?” using 5 natural phrases to show enthusiasm and sound confident in Part 1.What you get:5 phrases like I’ve always been fascinated by… and What really excites me about…, a model answer, plus tips on how to express enthusiasm naturally without sounding fake.Want daily B2 practice?Get a

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00:09:09

Episode 60: How to manage your time in Part 1 (a...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/09/12

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn a simple formula to manage your time in Part 1 of the B2 Speaking exam so every second counts.What you get:A clear 20–25 second structure (two reasons, one example, one wrap-up), model answers for practice, plus strategy insights to avoid answers that are too short or too long.Want daily B2 practice?Get a 4-minute vocabulary quiz to help you build confidence for exam day: https://subscribepage.io/b2firstacademyReady for live speaking

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00:06:10

Episode 59: Do you think AI makes life easier? (OREC:...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/09/11

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Do you think AI makes life easier?” without rambling by using the OREC method: Opinion, Reason, Example, Conclusion.What you get:A clear model answer plus the 4-step OREC structure to stop going in circles and make your answers more focused, fluent, and exam-ready.Want daily B2 practice?Get a 4-minute vocabulary quiz to help you build confidence for exam day: https://subscribepage.io/b2firstacademyReady for live speaking

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00:07:29

Episode 58: How can employers encourage employees to...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/09/10

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “How can employers encourage employees to do more sport?” using 5 natural collocations that make you sound accurate and confident.What you get:A confident model answer plus 5 flexible collocations — set up activities, offer incentives, encourage participation, promote a healthy lifestyle, provide free gym membership — to upgrade your vocabulary for workplace topics.Want daily B2 practice?Get a 4-minute vocabulary quiz to help

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00:06:52

Episode 57 How important are exams in your country?...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/09/09

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “How important are exams in your country?” using 5 natural expressions that stop you from going blank and help you sound clear and fluent.What you get:A confident model answer plus 5 flexible expressions — play a big role, under a lot of pressure, make a huge difference, a necessary evil, room for improvement — to give your answers more depth and confidence.Want daily B2 practice?Get a 4-minute vocabulary quiz to help you build

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00:06:14

Episode 56: Why would it be difficult to live without...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/09/08

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Why would it be difficult to live without a mobile phone?” using 5 natural expressions that instantly upgrade your vocabulary.What you get:A clear model answer plus 5 expressions — essential, rely on, can’t do without, a lifesaver, keeps you going — to help you avoid sounding basic and show more range in your English.Want daily B2 practice?Get a 4-minute vocabulary quiz to help you build confidence for exam day:

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00:06:50

Episode 55: Do you think it is important to plan your...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/09/05

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Do you think it is important to plan your future? Why or why not?” using 5 core expressions that help you shape your ideas and sound more confident.What you get:A clear model answer plus 5 expressions — make a plan, map out your future, set goals, have a clear direction, take things step by step — to help you handle abstract Part 4 questions with ease.Want daily B2 practice?Get a 4-minute vocabulary quiz to help you build

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00:05:43

Episode 54: What skills are important for effective...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/09/04

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “What skills are important for effective teamwork?” using 5 natural expressions that make your English sound more fluent and less basic.What you get:A confident model answer plus 5 expressions — get your point across, keep everyone in the loop, pull your weight, iron out the details, think on your feet — to upgrade your speaking instantly.Want daily B2 practice?Get a 4-minute vocabulary quiz to help you build confidence for

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00:05:49

Episode 53: Should university education be free for...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/09/03

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Should university education be free for everyone?” by arguing NO with 5 sharp phrasal verbs that make your English sound more precise and natural.What you get:A confident model answer plus 5 phrasal verbs — bring about, use up, point out, end up, cut down on — that help you build strong counterarguments.Want daily B2 practice?Get a 4-minute vocabulary quiz to help you build confidence for exam day:

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00:07:29

Episode 52: Should university education be free for...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/09/02

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Should university education be free for everyone?” by arguing YES with 5 powerful phrasal verbs that make your English sound more fluent and exam-ready.What you get:A confident model answer plus 5 phrasal verbs — take on, cut back on, fall behind, pay off, end up — that help you build strong arguments.Want daily B2 practice?Get a 4-minute vocabulary quiz to help you build confidence for exam day:

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00:04:04

Episode 51: How do you think you'll use English in...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/09/01

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “How do you think you’ll use English in the future?” by combining the first and second conditional to make your English sound more flexible and fluent.What you get:A clear model answer that mixes realistic and imaginative ideas, plus practical tips on using conditionals like a proficient speaker.Want daily B2 practice?Get a 4-minute vocabulary quiz to help you build confidence for exam day:

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00:08:21

Episode 50: 3 powerful lessons from my Cambridge C2...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/08/29

Download the transcript here.In this special milestone episode, I share 3 powerful lessons I learned from my own Cambridge C2 exam — lessons that will help you boost your confidence and performance in the B2 Speaking test.What you get:3 personal lessons from my Cambridge C2 exam: why preparation is everything, how collaboration makes you stronger, and why being human matters more than being perfect.Want daily B2 practice?Get a 4-minute vocabulary quiz to help you build confidence for exam day:

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00:05:45

Episode 49: Do you ever go to the cinema? (Answer the...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/08/28

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Do you ever go to the cinema?” without making the #1 mistake B2 students make — not listening carefully to what’s being asked.What you get:A wrong answer, a clear model answer, plus practical tips on listening carefully to the question so you don’t go off-topic in the exam.Want daily B2 practice?Get a 4-minute vocabulary quiz to help you build confidence for exam day: https://subscribepage.io/b2firstacademyReady for live

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00:06:58

Episode 48: Which famous person would you most like...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/08/27

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Which famous person would you most like to meet?” using 5 natural phrasal verbs to make your English sound more fluent and personal.What you get:A confident model answer plus 5 phrasal verbs like look up to and sit down with that help you sound more natural.Want daily B2 practice?Get a 4-minute vocabulary quiz to help you build confidence for exam day: https://subscribepage.io/b2firstacademyReady for live speaking practice?Get

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00:05:13

Episode 47: What things do you usually buy online?...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/08/26

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “What things do you usually buy online?” with two strong but opposite model answers — one yes, one no.What you get:Two contrasting model answers with natural vocabulary for online shopping.Want daily B2 practice?Get a 4-minute vocabulary quiz to help you build confidence for exam day: https://subscribepage.io/b2firstacademyReady for live speaking practice?Get all the details on B2 First Academy classes, scheduling, and your

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00:07:07

Episode 46: Tell us about your last holiday or trip?...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/08/25

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Tell us about your last holiday or trip” with natural, detailed English.What you get:A model Part 1 answer using 5 key travel phrases: go on a city trip, wander around, try the local food, admire the beautiful architecture, and the highlight was.Want daily B2 practice?Get a 4-minute vocabulary quiz to help you build confidence for exam day: https://subscribepage.io/b2firstacademyReady for live speaking practice?Get all the

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00:06:05

Episode 45: Can You Use These 5 Animal Idioms?

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/08/22

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll learn 5 common animal idioms that make your answers more colourful and memorable in the B2 Speaking exam.What you get:Clear meanings and examples for “the lion’s share,” “kill two birds with one stone,” “a fish out of water,” “the elephant in the room,” and “dog-eat-dog world.”Want daily B2 practice?Get a 4-minute vocabulary quiz to help you build confidence for exam day: https://subscribepage.io/b2firstacademyReady for live speaking practice?Get

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00:06:40

Episode 44: Why is it important to protect animals...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/08/21

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll practise answering: “Why is it important to protect animals and other wildlife?” Learn how to move beyond vague answers and give strong, specific reasons with clear examples.What you get:A 35-second model answer plus 5 essential expressions for talking about ecosystems, species, and wildlife protection.Want daily B2 practice?Get a 4-minute vocabulary quiz to help you build confidence for exam day: https://subscribepage.io/b2firstacademyReady for

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00:06:54

Episode 43: Do you think zoos are still necessary in...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/08/20

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll practise answering the question: “Do you think zoos are still necessary in today’s world?” Learn how to give clear, confident opinions on controversial topics without overcomplicating your answer.What you get:A 45-second model answer plus 5 essential expressions for talking about animals, wildlife, and conservation.Want daily B2 practice?Get a 4-minute vocabulary quiz to help you build confidence for exam day:

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00:05:55

Episode 42: Why do people keep pets? (Learn how to...

Cambridge English B2 Exam Training ·

2025/08/19

Download the transcript here.In this episode, you’ll practise the classic exam question: “Why do people keep pets?” Learn how to expand short answers into confident ones — with reasons, examples, and even a little speculation.What you get:A 40-second model answer plus 5 natural expressions to help you talk about pets, relationships, and feelings more fluently.Want daily B2 practice?Get a 4-minute vocabulary quiz to help you build confidence for exam day: https://subscribepage.io/b2firstacademyReady

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