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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.

Book your Cambridge English Exam: B1 Preliminary (PET)

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
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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

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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?

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Optional classes & learning support

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  • 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.

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Flexible timetable options

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  • Choose from day or evening classes - so you can work and experience the best of Australia 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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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

Sample Timetable

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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
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Here's what you need to know

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Entry Requirements
IELTS 5.0 or equivalent; or
Greenwich College Placement Test.

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Course Commencement
Classes commence every 12 weeks.

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Course Duration
Courses are 12 weeks.

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