About Cambridge Business English Certificates (BEC)
BEC is made up of three tests, Preliminary, Vantage and Higher, which are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages at Level B1, B2 and C2 respectively.
Preparing for the BEC Preliminary Certificate
BEC Preliminary is designed to test your English skills in real-world business tasks, such as:
- reading short messages
- interpreting charts
- writing a short email
- following short telephone conversations and discussions
- talking about business-related matters
Learn more about preparing for BEC Preliminary
Preparing for the BEC Vantage and Higher Certificates
BEC Vantage and Higher show you can use English with confidence in a business environment. You will be tested on four areas:
- Reading different types of text, such as business publications and correspondence
- Writing two different pieces of writing, such as letters, reports, proposals and emails
- Listening to a range of spoken materials, such as interviews, discussions and presentations, and demonstrating that you’ve followed and understood them
- Speaking effectively in face-to-face situations. You will take the speaking test with one or two other candidates
