Phase 1
Core Learning
Build language, exam skills and confidence across ten modules — with a one-hour Review Lab after every two modules so nothing you have learned is forgotten.
Start Phase 1Curriculum structure
Learn, review, perform
Core Lessons Review Labs Exam Boost
Learn → Review → Learn → Review → Perform
Phase 2
Exam Boost
The final phase shifts from learning to performing: two full mock exams, a speaking rehearsal, error analysis and a final exam simulation with your personal action plan.
Full Mock Exam 1Full Mock Exam 2Speaking Rehearsal & FeedbackError Analysis & Score BoosterFinal Exam Simulation & Action Plan
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The four papers
B1 Preliminary (PET) is built from four papers. Each contributes equally (25%) to a single overall Cambridge English Scale score.
| Paper | Timing | Parts | Weighting | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 45 min | 6 | 25% of total mark | 32 questions across 6 parts |
| Writing | 45 min | 2 | 25% of total mark | 2 tasks — ~100 words each |
| Listening | ≈ 30 min | 4 | 25% of total mark | 25 questions across 4 parts |
| Speaking | 12–17 min · pairs | 4 | 25% of total mark | Face-to-face, 2 candidates + 2 examiners |
Overall grading
Cambridge converts your scores into a single Cambridge English Scale result.
Grade
Distinction
160–170
B2 level — still receive PET certificate
Grade
Merit
153–159
B1 — high pass
Grade
Pass
140–152
B1 — pass
Grade
Level A2
120–139
A2 certificate (below B1)
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Official Cambridge samples
Each paper page also links directly to the authentic Cambridge sample paper, answer key and audio — for both B1 Preliminary and B1 Preliminary for Schools.