The sound quality is crisp. Background noises (cafeteria chatter, traffic, phone interference) are present but not overwhelming. This is a positive: real exams have ambient noise. Richmond strikes the perfect balance where you have to focus, but you aren’t fighting the recording.
This audio won’t teach you grammar, but it will teach you how to survive the listening paper. And for FCE candidates, survival is victory. Richmond Fce Practice Tests Audio
Overall Rating: 4.5/5 Best for: Self-study students, teachers needing supplementary material, and Cambridge B2 First candidates aiming for a high score (160–190). The sound quality is crisp