B2 First Vocabulary:
Educate
“Educate” is a B2 level verb that candidates can use in the B2 First exam. It means to teach or give information, and although most candidates will know of be able to guess the meaning, it is not a verb that many candidates actually use. Those that are able to use this verb effectively in the writing or speaking part of the exam will increase their chances of getting higher marks.
Below are examples of how 'Educate' could be used in the B2 First (FCE) exam.
Speaking Part 4:
Examiner: “How do you think children can be encouraged to exercise more?”
Candidate: “Firstly, I would say that parents and teachers should educate the more about the benefits of exercise and also the negative effects of not exercising…”
Reading and Use of English Part 3:
The government is starting a campaign to (4)…… people about climate change.
4. EDUCATION –