Introduction In 2020 Cambridge English updated the B1 Preliminary exam and there were a few changes to the Speaking paper so it is important for students and teachers to know what the ‘new’ Speaking exam looks like and what you can do to get ready and practise the right way. The structure of the Speaking…
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Reading Part 6 This article is going to talk about Part 6 of the Cambridge B1 Preliminary Reading paper. Here, you can find useful information about specific problems as well as tips and strategies to improve quickly and get the marks you need to pass the exam. If you would like to get more general…
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Reading Part 5 In this article I’m going to give you detailed information about Reading Part 5 of the Cambridge English B1 Preliminary exam. You are going to learn what the task looks like, the biggest problems as well as tips and strategies to help you feel more confident and get high marks. If you…
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Reading Part 4 In this article I’m going to talk about the specific features, problems and best strategies for Reading Part 4 of the Cambridge English B1 Preliminary test. After this you should be able to confidently pass this part of the exam and get the amazing marks that you deserve. For more general information…
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Reading Part 3 This article is right for you if you are looking for very specific information about Reading Part 3 of the Cambridge PET exam. I’m going to show you what the task looks like, common problems and some useful tips and strategies to make it easier for you to be successful and get…
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Reading Part 2 This article talks specifically about the second part of the Reading paper of the Cambridge English B1 Preliminary exam. I’m going to tell you about all the big and little things that will help you be successful in this task. If you are interested in information about the whole exam in general,…
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Reading Part 1 In this article I’m going to show you all the best tips and tricks for Reading Part 1 of the Cambridge English B1 Preliminary exam. If you want to know more about PET in general, I recommend starting with my other post about everything you need to know about the PET exam.…
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Introduction I often see my students with sad faces when I want to practise some of the reading tasks of the PET exam with them. They think that reading is boring or that it is very difficult so they lose motivation very quickly. With the big update to the B1 Preliminary test in 2020 this…
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Summary Mandatory task: no Word count: around 100 words Main characteristics: interesting/engaging language, clear structure, specific language Structure: beginning, main part, ending Language: interesting adjectives & adverbs, past verb forms, direct speech, time expressions Example As the plane flew lower, Lou saw the golden beaches of the island below. The sun was shining brightly and…
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Summary Mandatory task: no Word count: around 100 words Main characteristics: title, interesting/engaging language Structure: introduction, main paragraphs, ending Language: interesting adjectives & adverbs, questions Example Home or cinema – How do you watch your favourite films? I know many people who love animated or romantic films, but for me, there is nothing better than…
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My name is Phill and I’m an English Teacher from Germany.
I have lived and worked in many different countries and I would love to help you pass your exam. 🙂
