Level B2
Mit dem Abschlussband First Choice B2 konsolidieren und erweitern Sie Ihre bereits erworbene sprachliche Kompetenz und werden sicherer im alltäglichen Gebrauch der Sprache. Im Vordergrund steht dabei die freie und natürliche Kommunikation in beliebigen Alltagssituationen. Mit einem breiten Themenspektrum bietet First Choice B2 eine vielfältige Grundlage für Konversationskurse auf dieser Niveaustufe.
In acht modular aufgebauten Units, die in beliebiger Reihenfolge behandelt werden können, begegnen Sie einer Vielzahl authentischer Materialien, Texte und Interviews mit Weltenbummlern, Künstlern, Geheimagenten und vielen interessanten Persönlichkeiten, wie den britischen „bad boy“ unter den Starköchen Gordon Ramsay.
In acht modular aufgebauten Units, die in beliebiger Reihenfolge behandelt werden können, begegnen Sie einer Vielzahl authentischer Materialien, Texte und Interviews mit Weltenbummlern, Künstlern, Geheimagenten und vielen interessanten Persönlichkeiten, wie den britischen „bad boy“ unter den Starköchen Gordon Ramsay.
Unit 1
 As well as explaining the reasons why increasing numbers of people are choosing to live alone, this article details the positive aspects of the single lifestyle.On the other hand, this news story reveals another side of being single by detailing some of the serious effects living alone can have on health.  Unit 1
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Unit 2
 The advantages for adults of being bi-lingual or even multi-lingual are obvious. But how do you get there in the first place? These interesting articles explain some approaches to bringing up children to speak more than one language and detail the positive effects this can have on their intellects. Unit 2
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Unit 3
 The terms used to describe houses and flats in British and American English can lead to some confusion. But British estate agents – the nice people who sell you your new house or flat – have developed a language all of their own to “lead you up the garden path” when you come to choose your new property. Read on to find out how this language can be used to mislead you. Unit 3
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Unit 4
 Of course, the British are famed for their sense of humour and don’t need canned laughter to get them chortling. But what is it that makes them split their sides laughing? Here’s an article which offers an interesting take on what makes the British laugh. Unit 4
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Unit 5
 Culturally sensitive as you are, you still want to take that portrait shot of someone while on holiday to provide you with a vivid memory of time and place when you get back home. Here’s a list of pointers from an experienced travel photographer which will help you go about this without causing offence. Unit 5
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Unit 6
 The first computer bug may literally have been an insect. And, as such, it caused relatively little damage. But these days, real computer bugs – system failures – can be far more difficult to find and far-ranging in their effects. Here’s a short history of the worst computer bugs. Unit 6
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Unit 7
 You’re keenly aware of the need to display sensitivity to other cultures, but what good is this if you don’t know what is taboo and where? Test – and improve – your knowledge about other cultures and what is considered acceptable or otherwise in them by clicking here. Unit 7
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Unit 8
 Workers in the UK may officially get a minimum of 28 paid days holiday a year. But research shows that many bump this up considerably through on-the-job “skiving”. Read this irreverent article to find out the methods which ingenious Brits have devised to up their holiday allowance – without even leaving their desks. Unit 8
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