
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 in Cambridge English: A2 Key (KET) including listening, reading, speaking and writing, to improve your communication skills in everyday situations.
Intakes Dates 2022/2023
Who is this course for?
Choose Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET) if you:
- Have lower-intermediate to intermediate English skills; or
- Have completed Cambridge English: A2 Key (KET) and are ready to progress to the next level; and
- Want a more intensive alternative to General English; and
- Want a globally-recognised measure of English proficiency for employment, immigration or tertiary study purposes.

You will learn
- A broader English vocabulary
- To improve your pronunciation
- How and when to use different grammar 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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DVD
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Writing
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Presentations
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Discussion
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Online
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Pre-test
Why Study Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET) at Greenwich College?

Free classes & learning support

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Gain a higher result in your final examination with FREE classes and test practice including:
- 5 hours of test practice per week to reinforce learning and check progress
- 6 hours of ‘Cambridge Club’ classes per course, to refine examination skills
- Fortnightly one-on-one academic counselling, so you know where to focus your efforts.
Flexible Timetable Options

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Choose from morning or evening classes - so you can work and experience the best of Sydney and Melbourne while you study.
An Authorised Cambridge Exam Centre

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Greenwich English College is an authorised Cambridge Examination Centre, so you can take the final test in a familiar location.

Experience a Trial Lesson to Help You Decide

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Attend our Cambridge Open Day to receive a free trial lesson.
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 Online Assist |
Cambridge Online Assist |
Cambridge Club | Cambridge Online Assist |
Cambridge Online Assist |
time | monday | tuesday | wednesday | thursday | friday |
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15:05 - 16:00 | Cambridge Online Assist |
Cambridge Online Assist |
Cambridge Club | Cambridge Online Assist |
Cambridge Online Assist |
16:30 - 17:30 | Test Review Speaking Intro of new topic |
Vocabulary Presentation |
Vocabulary Presentation |
Vocabulary Presentation |
Practice Test Writing |
17:30 - 18:30 | 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 |
19:00 - 20:55 | 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 |
20:00 - 21:00 | 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 |
Here's what you need to know
Entry Requirements
IELTS 5.0 or equivalent; or
Greenwich English College Entry Test; or
Offshore Entry Test available through a registered representatives.
Course Commencement
Classes commence every 12 weeks.
Course Duration
Courses are 11-12 weeks.