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Cambridge English:

B1 Preliminary (PET)

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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

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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.
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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).

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You will learn this through

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    Presentations

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    Discussion

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    Pre-test

Why Study Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET) at
Greenwich College?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Experience a Trial Lesson to Help You Decide

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I took this course because I wanted to improve my ability to speak English before travelling around the world. I have completed General English, and also recommend Cambridge PET if you wish to further improve your grammar and speaking skills. 

Emi Haravama

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Sample Timetable

  • Day
  • Night
    • Highlight:
    • None
    • Core Units
    • Optional Electives
    TIMEMONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY
    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
     
    • Highlight:
    • None
    • Core Units
    • Optional Electives
    TIMEMONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY
    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

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Entry Requirements
IELTS 5.0 or equivalent; or
Greenwich English College Entry Test; or
Offshore Entry Test available through a registered representatives.

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Course Commencement
Classes commence every 12 weeks.

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Course Duration
Courses are 11-12 weeks.

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