🥳🥳🥳DO YOU WANT MORE B2 FIRST (FCE) WRITING ADVICE???🥳🥳🥳 Well there is loads of material on SMASH English! First, how do examiners mark your writing? th-cam.com/video/hlSCFyOWSkg/w-d-xo.html What grammar should you include in every essay? th-cam.com/video/kcA01RUMtGM/w-d-xo.html How should you structure you essay? th-cam.com/video/fgt_JH4xzjo/w-d-xo.html How should you plan your essay? th-cam.com/video/K9UL9rsD-_8/w-d-xo.html Don't forget LINKING WORDS and EXPRESSIONS! Very important stuff! th-cam.com/video/l1Z7XiMeWiw/w-d-xo.html Oh... but of course for Part 2 you might choose to write a a letter or email! th-cam.com/play/PL6e-7-KQEXLVXYTiLs52TrqrhL-7bzWCW.html Or an ARTICLE! th-cam.com/video/5HGehzA-KYs/w-d-xo.html Or a REPORT! th-cam.com/video/CiGER3Z5DME/w-d-xo.html GOOD LUCK! IF YOU NEED ME, LEAVE ME A COMMENT AND I'LL HELP YOU OUT!
Hi Toby! Hope you're well! Today Cambridge gave me my FCE exam results and I passed! I got 176!! I reached level B2!! Almost C1!! I'm super happy and it's all thanks to you! Really thank you very much. And for all of you who are reading this, I swear that SMASH English is the best course you can take, I met him shortly before taking my exam and he helped me a lot. I was very nervous because I had not been able to prepare for the certification that had been postponed due to the pandemic, plus the school that had me super pressured. Nonetheless, my English teacher showed us one of your videos and I loved it! Then I saw all the ones I could until the day of my exam and I promise it was 100% worth it. Thanks to Toby I passed my exam.
Awww, man! I remember you! It's been a long time since you commented so thank you so much for coming back to tell me the good news! You really did a fantastic job! I'm very happy for you!
I'm so happy to hear that, Belen! People always think exam based lessons are boring and preparing for an exam is stressful, but NO. It does not have to be this way! Excellent job! Thanks for stopping by with the good news!
I followed Toby's writing tips and coached a 10-year-old Chinese girl to sit for FCE in 2022. She not only passed the test, but also scored the highest in her writing.
What a great video! I'm so happy I came across your channel, you really helped me boosting my preparation. I'll take my exam tomorrow but, even if everything goes as I wish ,I'll surely keep watching your contents!
Future me here! Everything went quite well, the reading and use of english part wasn't that difficult and I feel pleased about what I wrote in the essay. At the beginning of the speaking part though I was so nervous I couldn't create a decent sentence, luckily I managed to calm down after few minutes. Thanks for asking and for your advices of course!
Don't worry about the speaking exam! The first part is designed to help you relax a little bit so any problems caused by nerves should not affect your final score! Let me know when you've found out you've passed!
Thanks so much Toby! Not only for enlightening us with these amazing expressions, but also to create such funny videos! Keep it up! (Yes, I've been watching the Phrasal verb series, and so what?)
Hey Toby, I am doing my FCE this month and I wanted to say I found your videos extremely helpful so far! Do you have any tips on how I could stay inside the word limit and not write too much for the essay part?
Yes of course! Check out these videos here! th-cam.com/video/fgt_JH4xzjo/w-d-xo.html& th-cam.com/video/K9UL9rsD-_8/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=SMASHEnglish-CambridgeEnglishExamPreparation
My dear Toby.. greetings from México! I'm taking My B2 first in July! And all your videos have been incredibly helpful. Excuse me, can I use " to start off".. to Start the first paragraph? And again.. thanks!
"To start off" is a great expression. I would say however that it is slightly informal. "start off" is a phrasal verb. It may be better to use in an article, review or informal letter/email. Thanks for the comment, Mike!
Thanks Toby I feel more confident on how to use linking words properly for the b2 fce essay. Consequently, I've just suscribed to his channel. But could he explain the puntuation? I would aprecciate it so much
In general use a . when you are introducing a new idea. Use a , when you are continuing an existing idea. As for all the linking expressions in the video, I specify when you require a comma or not.
Hey Toby, I observed that you have lots of videos for B2 FIRST exam. Could you do more videos for C1 advanced and C2 profficiency? Your videos are awesome and inspiring. Thanks a lot
You are very welcome, Nichita! I have a whole playlist about Use of English here: th-cam.com/play/PL6e-7-KQEXLWi6wMsxzKegBBsBXU7uKOc.html As for listening, I am thinking about what the best way to teach that is via TH-cam. I don't want to use boring Cambridge listenings... Also, they're copyrighted so I would need to make my own!
Hi Toby! I heard that in the FCE exam you have to write an "opinion essay".. so, is it mandatory to use expressions like " I think", "I firmly believe", "in my opinion" etc?? Thanks a lot! (You are great!!)
Dear Toby, my daughter got e-mail from British Council with how to "organise your essay", their structure looked like this: Paragraph 1 - introduction = what the essay is about and the writers opinion, Paragraph 2 - Reasons ... SO, should the opinion be in paragraph 1? Or in the conclusion, as you said? Thank you very much. L.
Hello! Yes! Still valid. There is not just one "valid" essay structure. The one I suggest on my channel may be different to that suggested by others. There is no right or wrong structure, provided it fulfils the assessment criteria. Hope that helps!
@@SMASHEnglish I wasn't sure, because they use descriptive sentences for prompts, instead of single words. It narrows down my flexibilty a lot, so I got confused. I assume it's the same, then? I just REALLY hate writing essays, so I'm trying to be 100 % prepared. Thank you for your patience :)
You say I shouldn't use IN SPITE OF/DESPITE in the conclusion. I'm not sure I agree. As a matter of fact, wouldn't the following sentence be the same?"In conclusion, despite the distraction they may lead, I think that mixed schools..."
There is no difference in terms of grammar, or the value of the qualification. The difference is in the vocabulary and topics. For example, in the speaking exam you will be asked about school instead of work etc. But the preparation is the same. How old are you, Pulindu? I ask because if you are working (and not currently a student) then you should prepare yourself for strange questions about school in the speaking exam 😂
My teacher said I cannot start sentence with "because". Guess how I got a note into school dairy. :D Yes, for talking on the lesson, what did you think?
🥳🥳🥳DO YOU WANT MORE B2 FIRST (FCE) WRITING ADVICE???🥳🥳🥳
Well there is loads of material on SMASH English!
First, how do examiners mark your writing?
th-cam.com/video/hlSCFyOWSkg/w-d-xo.html
What grammar should you include in every essay?
th-cam.com/video/kcA01RUMtGM/w-d-xo.html
How should you structure you essay?
th-cam.com/video/fgt_JH4xzjo/w-d-xo.html
How should you plan your essay?
th-cam.com/video/K9UL9rsD-_8/w-d-xo.html
Don't forget LINKING WORDS and EXPRESSIONS! Very important stuff!
th-cam.com/video/l1Z7XiMeWiw/w-d-xo.html
Oh... but of course for Part 2 you might choose to write a a letter or email!
th-cam.com/play/PL6e-7-KQEXLVXYTiLs52TrqrhL-7bzWCW.html
Or an ARTICLE!
th-cam.com/video/5HGehzA-KYs/w-d-xo.html
Or a REPORT!
th-cam.com/video/CiGER3Z5DME/w-d-xo.html
GOOD LUCK! IF YOU NEED ME, LEAVE ME A COMMENT AND I'LL HELP YOU OUT!
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thank! I love your videos!
One of the most useful episodes you have created. Thanks a lot!
Excellent, Judotomek! So glad you found it useful!
Hi Toby! Hope you're well! Today Cambridge gave me my FCE exam results and I passed! I got 176!! I reached level B2!! Almost C1!! I'm super happy and it's all thanks to you! Really thank you very much.
And for all of you who are reading this, I swear that SMASH English is the best course you can take, I met him shortly before taking my exam and he helped me a lot. I was very nervous because I had not been able to prepare for the certification that had been postponed due to the pandemic, plus the school that had me super pressured. Nonetheless, my English teacher showed us one of your videos and I loved it! Then I saw all the ones I could until the day of my exam and I promise it was 100% worth it. Thanks to Toby I passed my exam.
and you are using the linking words now , great !!
Today it’s a special day for me cause I got the score of my FCE exam and it’s 181(C1)
Awww, man! I remember you! It's been a long time since you commented so thank you so much for coming back to tell me the good news! You really did a fantastic job! I'm very happy for you!
Thanks
Thank youu! I had a really good time while i was preparing my FCE watching your videos!!!! And the best part is that I passed it!!!
I'm so happy to hear that, Belen! People always think exam based lessons are boring and preparing for an exam is stressful, but NO. It does not have to be this way! Excellent job! Thanks for stopping by with the good news!
Thanks for the help!! Keep doing it!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Ps: I need some videos for CAE!! 😢😂
They will come, belu! And when they do they will BLOW YOUR MIND! 😂
I followed Toby's writing tips and coached a 10-year-old Chinese girl to sit for FCE in 2022. She not only passed the test, but also scored the highest in her writing.
Idk why but it seems that all your videos are absolutely advantageous!
Thanks Toby, I really appreciate them!
I appreciate YOU watching them for so long, Patric! Thanks!
congratulations toby, been watching your videos and every single one of them is so creative and effective
Pleased to hear! So happy you are enjoying them!
I'm preparing for the university entrance exam, they will text my english level, I'm B1 but I'm learning a lot with your videos. Thanks Toby
What a great video! I'm so happy I came across your channel, you really helped me boosting my preparation. I'll take my exam tomorrow but, even if everything goes as I wish ,I'll surely keep watching your contents!
YAY! Thanks, Alessia! But please tell me! How did your exam go!?
Future me here! Everything went quite well, the reading and use of english part wasn't that difficult and I feel pleased about what I wrote in the essay.
At the beginning of the speaking part though I was so nervous I couldn't create a decent sentence, luckily I managed to calm down after few minutes.
Thanks for asking and for your advices of course!
Don't worry about the speaking exam! The first part is designed to help you relax a little bit so any problems caused by nerves should not affect your final score! Let me know when you've found out you've passed!
@@SMASHEnglish Of course! you'll see a comment in about 20 days 😂. Have a good day!
@@alessiadaddario133 so?
Your videos are the best ones among the others I have ever seen before! Thank you very much for them!
Aww! Thanks, Taissia! I want to be the best! That's the aim!
My exam is in an hour and a half. Thank you very much for all your help Mr. Toby
No problem! I hope it goes well 😊
I have my FCE exam tomorrow morning and this was very helpful, Thank you very much and wish me luck ❤️
@@mariavittoriacataudella1742 good luck!!!!!🤞
OMG you're awesome Toby! This is the funniest and useful video ever!
Thank you, Samara! It's great to still be helping you!
FCE Done. Thank you so much Toby. You saved my life :)
My pleasure, Hugo 😊
I used the insofar as condition in my B2 first essay, thank you very much for the help!!
@@yohaimottoh7364 no problem 😉
at the start i though you were crazy but after seen the video i have to say that no only you are crazy, you are a useful teacher, thanks
You are the best trainer that I have ever found on the web ... I hope you come back :)
What do you mean come back? I haven’t gone anywhere! Thank you!
It's marvellous! You are marvellous! Seriously, it is so useful video🤛thanks a lot
Thank yoooooooou!!
The best channel ever... Thanks Toby 🤗❤️
Thaaaaaaanks, Beatriz 🤗❤️
You´re very funny. It´s easy to learn with your classes. Please, more videos!!!!!
Thank you, Karina! Of course I'll be making more videos!
Thanks so much Toby!
Not only for enlightening us with these amazing expressions, but also to create such funny videos!
Keep it up! (Yes, I've been watching the Phrasal verb series, and so what?)
Great video Toby! Keep going🤞🏻❤️
I will, Andelina!!
Hey Toby, I am doing my FCE this month and I wanted to say I found your videos extremely helpful so far! Do you have any tips on how I could stay inside the word limit and not write too much for the essay part?
Yes of course! Check out these videos here!
th-cam.com/video/fgt_JH4xzjo/w-d-xo.html&
th-cam.com/video/K9UL9rsD-_8/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=SMASHEnglish-CambridgeEnglishExamPreparation
Really think it's the most funny way to learn this beautiful language!
YES! Thanks, Lisa! It's also the most ridiculous way 😂
Thanks a lot Tobi! Excellent class!
Always a pleasure!
My dear Toby.. greetings from México! I'm taking My B2 first in July! And all your videos have been incredibly helpful.
Excuse me, can I use " to start off".. to Start the first paragraph? And again.. thanks!
"To start off" is a great expression. I would say however that it is slightly informal. "start off" is a phrasal verb. It may be better to use in an article, review or informal letter/email.
Thanks for the comment, Mike!
Good guide Smash. Thumbs up from a fellow creator 😅
Thanks, Ethan!
Wow exactly what I was needing ! BTW thanks for being clear and funny :)
Finally a useful video!!
GREAT TEACHER.GREAT VIDEO. Thaaaaanks TOBY.
Excellent video. thanks for doing it!!!
Great! Thank you so much!
Thanks, Cris!
Brilliant !
THANK YOU!
That's cool. Nice to meet with you Toby
Happy to help you, Elif!
Your lesson is so fun that make me laugh all the time 😊
Woohooooo!
you're the best!
Thanks a lot, Julia!
The best video!
THANKS!
Thanks Toby I feel more confident on how to use linking words properly for the b2 fce essay. Consequently, I've just suscribed to his channel. But could he explain the puntuation? I would aprecciate it so much
So pleased that you feel more confident now, Samuel! Thanks for subscribing! What punctuation are you referring to?
@@SMASHEnglish I meant I wondered when do we use a comma or a dot in writing, as sometimes it's confusing and I dunno which one should I use
In general use a . when you are introducing a new idea. Use a , when you are continuing an existing idea. As for all the linking expressions in the video, I specify when you require a comma or not.
Thank you so much for all your help! ☺
Hey Toby, I observed that you have lots of videos for B2 FIRST exam. Could you do more videos for C1 advanced and C2 profficiency? Your videos are awesome and inspiring. Thanks a lot
Thanks, Tiago! They will come eventually... it just takes time!
i love your energy and videos!! thanks:))
You are MOST WELCOME! THANKS!
The slapping someone parts, made me laugh a lot!! :) :) :)
Your videos are realy nice and very usefull!!!
THANK YOU!
Will be correct and appropriate to say:
INSOFAR AS I AM CONCERNED, we should prioritise....?
I'm really like your video 👍👍
Thanks, Anh! I hope you find the channel useful! Welcome!
You are amazing and i muss study, I don't want, but with you...thank you very much!!!
If I make it easier for you to study, Nanin, I am doing a good job! THANKS!
can you name all the boring words?
Sounds like a great base to start working then get to a higher proficienly level!
You are amazing!
😍😍😍
Already slapped myself a hundred times 😅
Hello Toby, could I use "Albeit" instead of Although or Even though?
THANK YOU SO MUCH🙌💝
Thank YOU for watching, Maja!
Thank you toby!!
Thank you a lot, man. this channel is a treasure for me. And I wait some advices for listening, use of english and reading...
You are very welcome, Nichita! I have a whole playlist about Use of English here:
th-cam.com/play/PL6e-7-KQEXLWi6wMsxzKegBBsBXU7uKOc.html
As for listening, I am thinking about what the best way to teach that is via TH-cam. I don't want to use boring Cambridge listenings... Also, they're copyrighted so I would need to make my own!
@@SMASHEnglish I passed Cambridge Exam FCE for Schools and I failed.. I think if I had found your videos earlier, I would have passed it more easier
Hi Toby! I heard that in the FCE exam you have to write an "opinion essay".. so, is it mandatory to use expressions like " I think", "I firmly believe", "in my opinion" etc?? Thanks a lot! (You are great!!)
Amazing!
I love your videos!
And I love you, Gema. So you, my videos and I are in a love triangle. This is awkward...
Should I use linking expressions just in the essay or I can use them also in the other writing tasks?
Nooooo! Use linking expressions for everything all the time. This includes your speaking as well!!
thank you! your videos are very helpful😉
That;'s great! Thank you so much!
Thank youuu😍
No problem, Valentina! It's a pleasure!
thank you😊🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
A pleasure as always!
Dear Toby, my daughter got e-mail from British Council with how to "organise your essay", their structure looked like this: Paragraph 1 - introduction = what the essay is about and the writers opinion, Paragraph 2 - Reasons ... SO, should the opinion be in paragraph 1? Or in the conclusion, as you said? Thank you very much. L.
I wish I possessed such a brilliant sense of humour ✨
Hi Toby! Is it correct to write “it goes without saying” in an essay ?
You're amazing!!!!
😂🥳YES, Valeria! Someone has realised! 😂 Thank YOU!
Thank you!
Sir, could you please start listening podcast ?
Have you made a video about How to write a story ?
Not yet!
@@SMASHEnglish Please , do so !
toby ur so funny ily
Hahaha THANKS!
Is this video still valid? I just got some examples from British Council for my preps and the structure looks different.
Hello! Yes! Still valid. There is not just one "valid" essay structure. The one I suggest on my channel may be different to that suggested by others. There is no right or wrong structure, provided it fulfils the assessment criteria.
Hope that helps!
@@SMASHEnglish I wasn't sure, because they use descriptive sentences for prompts, instead of single words. It narrows down my flexibilty a lot, so I got confused. I assume it's the same, then? I just REALLY hate writing essays, so I'm trying to be 100 % prepared. Thank you for your patience :)
You say I shouldn't use IN SPITE OF/DESPITE in the conclusion. I'm not sure I agree. As a matter of fact, wouldn't the following sentence be the same?"In conclusion, despite the distraction they may lead, I think that mixed schools..."
Sounds good to me! Remember the preposition “to” after “lead”! 😊😊
don t get me wrong but... you have exceeded the word limit:)))))
How DARE you, Andrei! 😂🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐
everyone calls me by my last name😘
but you can call me by your name💋❤️✨
From now on you are PEIU! 😂
What is the difference between fce and fce for school?
I'm going to take fce for school...
There is no difference in terms of grammar, or the value of the qualification.
The difference is in the vocabulary and topics. For example, in the speaking exam you will be asked about school instead of work etc. But the preparation is the same.
How old are you, Pulindu? I ask because if you are working (and not currently a student) then you should prepare yourself for strange questions about school in the speaking exam 😂
@@SMASHEnglish 15
Ah OK then! Yes! FCE for Schools if just right for you!
i didn't like this video, I loved it
❤
Thanks, Pulindu!
Has smash English turned into slap English?😂
Nothing wrong with a little slappy slappy! Wait! No! Slapping people is terrible!
you have 243 words in this essay !
GUILTY!
My teacher said I cannot start sentence with "because". Guess how I got a note into school dairy. :D
Yes, for talking on the lesson, what did you think?
Hahaha! When is your exam, Kam!?
@@SMASHEnglish Was yesterday :) Thanks for your videos, they helped A LOT!
It is impossible that you are single ;)
Hahaha
@@SMASHEnglish I am serious, you have that one thing that women just love! Where is the catch? ,)
du hrs
please stop doing videos, my füz only loves you hrs
you are not funny
Thank you!
My pleasure!