BEC Wizard

The Cambridge BEC Preliminary exam consists of four different papers: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. It is best if you practice with a BEC preliminary model exam before doing the real BEC exam. There are two factors which will determine your score in the BEC exam: your knowledge of Business English and your knowledge of the BEC Preliminary exam format. Improving your level of English is the most difficult. It can take a long time studying and practicing to achieve significant improvement in your overall English language proficiency. Improving your knowledge of the BEC Preliminary exam is much easier and quicker. The first time you try the test, the format will probably be new to you. But the second and subsequent times you practice using an authentic test, your performance will improve as you become familiar with the different sections and the format of the BEC exam. Becoming familiar with each section of the BEC Preliminary exam, the amount of time allowed for eac

Proper Memo Formatting for BEC Exam How to Format a Business Memo A business memo (plural: memos) is a form of written communication used in a business context, with a specific format. The format of a memo is, typically, informal (but still business-related) and public. People typically use a memo to: make an announcement about something, report on company activities, discuss procedures, and distribute information to employees. If you want to communicate something confidential - do not use a memo! Tone (register) of a Memo The tone of writing (register) people use in a memo is friendly and informal. This does not mean you can write in a curt or bossy manner, but writing in a brief style is okay. Memo Structure Include the most important information in the first paragraph. Use the subsequent paragraphs to expand on the main ideas in the first paragraph. Memos generally all follow a similar structure and include the elements below: Addressee: left justified, use