Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)
Master the basics of English & gain a globally recognised certification
Have you completed Cambridge English: A2 Key (KET)? Now you can progress to Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET) to build on the core English skills you learnt. B1 Preliminary strengthens and expands your foundational skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing so you can improve your communication skills in everyday situations.
Who is this course for?
Choose Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET) if you:
- Have Intermediate English skills; or completed Cambridge English: A2 Key (KET)
- Want a more intensive alternative to General English
- Want a globally recognised measure of English proficiency for employment, immigration or tertiary study purposes
You will learn
- A wider-range of English vocabulary
- To improve your pronunciation
- How and when to use different verb tenses
- To communicate effectively in a range of situations
- To write well-structured, accurate and easy-to-understand letters
- To understand ‘longer listenings’ – such as TV shows, lectures and videos
Upon completion of the Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET), you’ll have the confidence to progress to even higher-level Cambridge exams such as Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE) and Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE
You will learn this through
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Audio
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Video
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Writing
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Presentations
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Discussions
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Pre-test
Why study Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET) at Greenwich College?
Optional classes & learning support
Gain a higher result in your final examination with FREE classes and test practice including:
- 6 hours of ‘Cambridge Club’ classes per course, to refine examination skills
- 5 hours of test practice per week to reinforce learning and check progress
- Fortnightly one-on-one academic counselling, so you know where to focus your efforts.
Flexible timetable options
Choose from day or evening classes - so you can work and experience the best of Australia while you study.
An authorised Cambridge Exam Centre
Greenwich English College is an authorised Cambridge Examination Centre, so you can take the final test in a familiar location.
Sample Timetable
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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09:00 - 10:30 | Test Review Speaking Intro of new topic |
Cambridge Speaking Speaking test tips, tricks and traps |
Cambridge Speaking Speaking test tips, tricks and traps |
Cambridge Speaking Saying more! |
Practice Test Writing |
10:40 - 12:30 | Use of English Using the right grammar structure |
Use of English How to arrange words in a sentence |
Use of English Playing with words |
Use of English Re-phrasing and paraphrasing |
Practice Test Reading Use of English |
13:15 - 13:55 | Cambridge Reading Reading test structure and reading technqiues |
Vocabulary Builder Phrases, verbs, expressions, collocations |
Cambridge Writing How to write a review / report / letter etc |
Cambridge Listening Understanding native speakers |
Practice Test Listening |
14:05 - 15:00 | Cambridge Listening Not panicking when listening |
Cambridge Speaking How to support your speaking partner |
Cambridge Writing In class writing |
Cambridge Reading Learning new words in context |
Practice Test Speaking |
15:05 - 16:00 | Cambridge Club |
time | monday | tuesday | wednesday | thursday | friday |
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Here's what you need to know
Entry Requirements
IELTS 5.0 or equivalent; or
Greenwich College Placement Test.
Course Commencement
Classes commence every 12 weeks.
Course Duration
Courses are 12 weeks.