UNIVERSITY OF CUENCA

UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF LANGUAGES

GUIDE TO WEBSITES TO REACH LEVEL B2

Learning a language requires perseverance . This means practice, practice and

more practice . Dedicating a couple of hours a week is not enough. We need to do
a lot on our part.

We must dedicate, as far as possible, some time almost every day to develop
each of the skills: reading , writing , listening and speaking , in addition to the
use of the language (grammar and vocabulary). It is not necessary to work on
each of them every day, it is important to alternate.

The following web pages offer a variety of English exercises adapted to the B2 level
that will help you learn and develop strategies to take said exam. In this way you
will be able to organize your learning more effectively and you will be able to work
autonomously in your learning process while doing English exercises in a more
enjoyable and fun way.

READING
http://www.examenglish.com/B2/b2_reading.htm
http://www.examenglish.com/FCE/fce_reading2.htm
http://www.examenglish.com/ECCE/ECCE_reading_part3.htm
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/fce/students/tests/part1.htm
http://www.autoenglish.org/FCEREADING.htm
https://linguapress.com/intermediate/george-washington.htmhttps://linguapress.com/
intermediate/tornado.htm
https://linguapress.com/intermediate/environment-pollution.htmhttps://
linguapress.com/intermediate/no-energy.htm
http://hancockmcdonald.com/materials/internet-debate

WRITING
http://www.examenglish.com/FCE/FCE_writing.htm
http://www.dgt.uns.ac.rs/download/engb1b2_wlb1b2.pdf
http://www.rubenvalero.com/english/content/writing-corner-fce-cae
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing-skills-practice/magazine-
article
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing-skills-practice/story
http://www.euroexam.org/en/prepare-for-the-exam/preparation-tips/preparation-
and-exam-tips -for-the-writing-test/writing-tips-for-B2-C1-level
http://oxfordhousebcn.com/en/writing-an-effective-essay-cambridge-b2-first/
https://keepsmilingenglish.com/2017/06/how-to-write-essay-fce-writing/
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/upper-intermediate-B2-
writing

VIDEOS
https://www.engvid.com/american-english-pronunciation-short-long-a/
https://www.engvid.com/vocabulary-hack-compound-adjectives/
https://www.engvid.com/ 10-step-phrasal-verbs-in-english/
https://www.engvid.com/may-or-might/
https://www.engvid.com/4-ways-to-use-ing-words-in-english/
https://www.engvid.com/top-10-most-confusing-words-for-advanced-english-
learners/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SJVGPOnYxc

USE OF LANGUAGE
https://www.englishlearner.com/intermediate/prepositions-1.shtmlhttps://
www.esleschool.com/fce-use-english-part-4-set-1/
http://speakspeak.com/english-grammar-exercises/upper-intermediate
http://www.englishrevealed.co.uk/fce.php
https://www.examenglish.com/B2/b2_vocabulary.htm
http://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/word-formation/wf054-
sentences.htm
http://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/word-formation/wf052-unusual-
park.htm
http://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/word-formation/wf050-
sentences.htm
http://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/word-formation/wf041-
sentences.htm

LISTENING
http://hancockmcdonald.com/materials/life-mars
http://hancockmcdonald.com/materials/intelligence-ants
http://hancockmcdonald.com/materials/listeners-club
http://www.esl-lab.com/universitydegree/universitydegreerd1.htmhttp://www.esl-
lab.com/drugaddiction/drugaddictionrd1.htm
http://www.esl-lab.com/listeningskills/listeningrd1.htmhttp://www.examenglish.com/
FCE/fce_listening_part2.htm
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening-skills-practice/boy-bands
https://www.examenglish.com/B2/B2_listening.htm

SPEAKING
http://englishonlineactivities.blogspot.com/2012/06/fce-b2-speaking-test.htmlhttp://
englishonlineactivities.blogspot.com/2012/06/fce-b2-speaking-test.html
https://learnenglishteens .britishcouncil.org/skills/speaking-skills-practice/talking-
about-your-weekend
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/speaking-skills-practice/pros-and-
cons-mobile-phones
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/exams/speaking-exams/oral-presentation
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/speaking-skills-
practice/discussing-exam-results
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/speaking/upper-intermediate-b2-
speaking
https://www.englishclub.com/esl-worksheets/conversation/

We hope that these websites are useful and contribute in some way to your
preparation.

May, 2018

UNIVERSITY OF CUENCA
UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF LANGUAGES

GUIDE TO WEBSITES TO REACH LEVEL A2

Learning a language requires perseverance . This means practice, practice and

more practice . Dedicating a couple of hours a week is not enough. We need to do
a lot on our part.

We must dedicate, as far as possible, some time almost every day to develop
each of the skills: reading , writing , listening and speaking , in addition to the
use of the language (grammar and vocabulary). It is not necessary to work on
each of them every day, it is important to alternate.

The following websites offer a variety of English exercises adapted to your level, so
you can organize your learning more effectively. You will be able to work
autonomously in your learning process while doing English exercises in a more
enjoyable and fun way.

READING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUDigw4LCYE
https://busyteacher.org/15985-7-must-know-reading-strategies-esl-students.html
https://www.eslfast.com/begin5/b5/b5004.htm
https://www.eslfast.com/begin5/b5/b5007.htm
https://www.eslfast.com/begin5/b5/b5009.htm
https://www.eslfast.com/begin5/b5/b5015.htm
http://www.myschoolhouse.com/courses/O/1/4.asp
http://www.myschoolhouse.com/courses/O/1/5.asp
http://www.myschoolhouse.com/courses/O/1/60.asp
http://www.myschoolhouse.com/courses/O/1/83.asp

WRITING
https://www.ieltsbuddy.com/paragraph-writing.html
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/elementary-a2-writing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3URlU5ClSM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ1OwYu4GsY
https://awc.ashford.edu/PDFHandouts/How%20to%20Write%20a%20Good%20Pa
ragraph_final.pdf
https://www.hamilton.edu/documents/Paragraph%20Structure.pdf

VIDEOS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49jRtuh4rUk https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=VbggpM0JzDc https://study.com/academy/lesson/concluding-sentence-definition-
examples- starters.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f_Dk7WatIY https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=GJTbkUZRAxU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0rM57QmM8E
https://www .youtube.com/watch?v=Lr1BBoNu6hI https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=1I9zr_TmVvQ

USE OF LANGUAGE
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/tests/simple-present-1
https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/present-simple-exercise-7.htmlhttps://
first-
english.org/english_learning/english_tenses/simple_past_worksheets/a_simple_pa
st_worksheets.htm
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/conjunctions/
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/articles/
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/grammar/word-classes/adverbs
https://www.englishgrammar.org/rules-formation-plurals/
https://www.englishclub.com/esl-worksheets/vocabulary/pdf .htm

LISTENING
http://www.vivalanguageservices.co.uk/blog/a-level-listening-exam-tips/
http://www.esl-lab.com/elem/elemrd1.htm
http://www.esl-lab.com/eslbasic/airportarrival-1.htm
http://www.esl-lab.com/classreunion/classreunionrd1.htmhttp://www.esl-lab.com/
family1/fam1.htm
http://www.talkenglish.com/listening/lessonlisten.aspx?ALID=100https://
www.englishlistening.com/listeninner/125
https://www.englishlistening.com/listeninner/48 https://www.
englishlistening.com/listeninner/13
SPEAKING
https://www.eslfast.com/robot/topics/college/collegelife01.htm
http://www.goodluckielts.com/IELTS-speaking-topics.html
https://www.ieltsbuddy.com/IELTS-speaking-questions-with-answers.htmlhttps://
gijmaj.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/42-topics-for-ielts-speaking-part-1- suggested-
answers-2016.pdf
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/speaking/elementary-a2-speaking

We hope that these websites are useful and contribute in some way to your
preparation.

May, 2018

UNIVERSITY OF CUENCA
UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF LANGUAGES

GUIDE TO WEBSITES TO REACH LEVEL A2: READING AND WRITING

The English Proficiency Test – Level A2 evaluates two foreign language skills:
reading comprehension and basic writing.

Comprehensive reading contains general knowledge texts. The assessment of this

skill is the highest in the exam because 80% of the grade corresponds to it.

The writing skill at level A2 has the following activity: Applicants must demonstrate
their ability to write short texts such as, for example, paragraphs on the following
topics: Description of events, preferences, daily life, habits and routines, facts
pasts, personal and professional experiences, important events in someone's or
personal life, everyday issues, future plans and reasons for those plans,
technology, feelings and emotions.

Written skill is evaluated out of 20 points. The applicant for the postgraduate
program must pass the exam with a minimum of 70/100 (both skills added).

The following pages will help you learn about and develop strategies to take an
exam that measures the A2 level in the English language. The readings you will
find are general English, and the comprehension strategies can be applied to texts
specific to the area of specialization. Also included are websites that will help you
practice writing skills, as well as explanatory videos to achieve better performance.

READING
http://www.esl-lounge.com/level1a-reading.php
https://www.usingenglish.com/comprehension/47.html
https://www.usingenglish.com/comprehension/48.html
https://www.usingenglish.com/comprehension/10.html
https://www.usingenglish.com/comprehension/21.html
https://www.usingenglish.com/comprehension/20.html
https://www.usingenglish.com/comprehension/31.htmlhttps://
www.usingenglish.com/comprehension/50.html
http://www.hesia2practicetest.com/hesi-a2-reading-comprehension-practice-test /
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/study-break/graded-reading

WRITING
https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/helping-students-organise-argument-
essays
http://www.autoenglish.org/writing.htmhttps://languagetasks.wordpress.com/
http://www.esl-galaxy.com/writing.htmlhttp://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/
skills/writing https ://www.dailywritingtips.com/34-writing-tips-that-will-make-you-a-
better-writer/ http://esl.fis.edu/learners/writing/misc/index_color.htm
https://www.makebeliefscomix.com/_downloads/eBooks/Something-To-Write-
About.pdf

VIDEOS
https://www.engvid.com/reading-comprehension-understand-what-you-read-in-
english/
https://www.engvid.com/ielts-reading-top-10-tips/ http://www.engvid.com/ielts-time-
management/ http://www.engvid.com/how-to- write-a-basic-paragraph/
http://www.engvid.com/5-tips-to-improve-your-writing/ writing
http://www.engvid.com/writing-skills-paragraph/
http://www.engvid.com/english-writing-sequencing-first-next-finally/
http://www.engvid.com/writing-transitions/
https://www.engvid.com/reading-skills-that-work/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=3f_Dk7WatIY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZQgd2sPxpk www.
youtube.com/watch?v=-nkwOxLwyQ8

We hope that these websites are useful and contribute in some way to your
preparation.

May, 2018
 UNIVERSITY OF CUENCA
UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF LANGUAGES

GUIDE TO WEBSITES TO REACH LEVEL B1

Learning a language requires perseverance . This means practice, practice and

more practice . Dedicating a couple of hours a week is not enough. We need to do
a lot on our part.

We must dedicate, as far as possible, some time almost every day to develop
each of the skills: reading , writing , listening and speaking , in addition to the
use of the language (grammar and vocabulary). It is not necessary to work on
each of them every day, it is important to alternate.

The following websites offer a variety of English exercises adapted to the B1 level,
this way you can organize your learning more effectively. You will be able to work
autonomously in your learning process while doing English exercises in a more
enjoyable and fun way.

READING
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/reading/intermediate-b1-reading
http://www.learnglish.net/archives/1653
http://linguapress.com/inter.htm
https://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/reading_wit
h_10_multiple_choice_questions/intermediate-b1-reading/5615
https://www.testprepreview.com/modules/reading1.htmhttps://linguapress.com/
intermediate/silicon-valley.htm https://linguapress.com/intermediate/elvis-
memphis.htmhttps://linguapress.com /intermediate/superheroes.htm
https://linguapress.com/intermediate/leaving-home.htm
https://linguapress.com/intermediate/country-life.htm
https://busyteacher.org/17819-thanksgiving-reading-comprehension-wild-
turkeys.html

WRITING
https://nevergiveupenglish.blogspot.com/p/writing.html
https://cambridgeesolde.wordpress.com/2016/01/11/most-common-spelling-
mistakes-at-level-b1-and-b2/
http://writetodone.com/10-best-creative-writing-exercises/
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/intermediate-B1-writing
https://keepsmilingenglish.com/2017/01/writing-pet-preliminary-b1-cambridge-
english/
https://intercambioidiomasonline.com/2017/08/30/how-to-write-a-perfect-story-for-
the-cambridge-b1-preliminary-free-pdf-with-example-questions/
https://www.fceexamtips.com/writing/

VIDEOS
https://www.engvid.com/level/intermediate/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBhVZa7t7D5tZ979eBqO9g
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgzuT-fpJiyThTUlMiFRCKQ
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/es/elementary-podcasts/serie-03-episodio- 14
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/es/elementary-podcasts/serie-03-episodio-09
https://www.eslvideo.com/quiz.php?id=31489
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNYNcCZpa9M

USE OF LANGUAGE
http://www.englishtag.com/tests/level_test_intermediate_B1.asphttp://
www.englishjet.com/english_courses_files/test_intermediate.asp
http://www.examenglish.com/grammar/b1_grammar.htmlhttp://speakspeak.com
/english-grammar-exercises/intermediate
http://www.englishrevealed.co.uk/PET/vocabulary/pet_verb_go.phphttp://
www.englishrevealed.co.uk/FCE/fce_vocabulary2/shopping_3.php
https://www .test-english.com/use-of-english/b1/b1-test-1/
http://www.learnenglishlanguagewell.com/grammar/b1-english-practice-grammar/
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/vocabulary/beginner-vocabulary

LISTENING
http://hancockmcdonald.com/materials/university-life
http://hancockmcdonald.com/materials/white-christmas
http://hancockmcdonald.com/materials/pronunciation-listeners
http://hancockmcdonald.com/materials/wrong -lyrics-3
http://hancockmcdonald.com/materials/internet-quiz
http://hancockmcdonald.com/materials/what-happened
http://hancockmcdonald.com/materials/body-gym http://hancockmcdonald.com
/materials/shop-dreams
http://www.examenglish.com/B1/b1_listening_describing_people.htmhttp://
www.examenglish.com/PET/pet_listening_part1.htm
http://www.agendaweb.org/listening/comprehension-exercises-B.html

SPEAKING https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T91p6pTPpSY
https://es.slideshare.net/loe11/pet-speaking-questions-with-answers-15466642
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/speaking/intermediate-b1-
speaking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVWFGIyNswI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVQlnP5Yu2A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l96V7dQtq9E https://www .youtube.com/watch?
v=IhQt_fxGOcw

We hope that these websites are useful and contribute in some way to your
preparation.

May, 2018