by Raúl | Sep 20, 2026 | B2 First (FCE)
English articles—a, an, the, or no article at all—are small words with big importance for clear communication. They tell us if a noun is specific or general, and whether it’s the first time we mention it. We use a or an for singular, countable nouns when talking...
by Raúl | Sep 20, 2026 | B2 First (FCE)
Food collocations are common word pairs that native English speakers use to describe food naturally. Learning them helps you sound more fluent and precise, especially at B2 level. For example, we say ripe fruit, not mature fruit, and go off for milk that is no longer...
by Raúl | Sep 20, 2026 | B2 First (FCE)
At B2 English level, it’s important to move beyond general terms like “a piece of” and use specific expressions of quantity, also known as partitives, for uncountable nouns. These specific words help you describe amounts more precisely and naturally....
by Raúl | Sep 20, 2026 | B2 First (FCE)
We use some, any, and no to talk about quantities when the exact number is not important or unknown. These words are called determiners or quantifiers. Some is generally used in positive sentences, offers, and requests (when you expect a ‘yes’ answer). Any...
by Raúl | Sep 20, 2026 | B2 First (FCE)
Countable nouns are individual items you can count, like apples or chairs, and they have both singular and plural forms. Uncountable nouns refer to things you cannot count individually, such as water or information, and they typically only have a singular form. This...
by Raúl | Sep 20, 2026 | B2 First (FCE)
Learning collocations about the natural world is key for B2 English learners to discuss environmental topics accurately and fluently. Collocations are groups of words that often go together, like rough weather or ecological impact. Using them correctly makes your...
