Cambridge
English Qualifications
B1 PRELIMINARY

Prepare for the B1 Preliminary exam with full mock exams

Practise in digital format with the structure and timing of the exam. Results by skill, with clear explanations for every answer.

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What is the B1 Preliminary exam?

The B1 Preliminary (formerly PET) is a widely recognised qualification that certifies an intermediate level of English on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). It shows that you can communicate confidently in everyday and academic situations.

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Foundation for studies
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Workplace requirements
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Public sector exams

Communication in real-life situations

You can handle most everyday situations in English.

Understanding texts and listening

You understand key ideas and details in clear texts and everyday listening tasks.

Written production

You can write clear texts such as emails, articles, stories or short essays.

Structure of the B1 Preliminary

4 papers that assess all language skills

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Reading

45 minutes
32 questions
25% of the total
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Writing

45 minutes
2 texts
25% of the total
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Listening

30 minutes
25 questions
25% of the total
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Speaking

12 minutes
4 parts
25% of the total

To pass, you need to achieve 140 points on the Cambridge English Scale, equivalent to an average of approximately 70%.

How Preptiviti helps you

Exams developed by Cambridge preparation specialists, including accredited examiners with direct assessment experience.

Exam-format practice

Train with the same structure, timing and task types as the exam, in a fully digital environment.

Clear results by skill

See your performance across Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking instantly.

Clear explanation for every answer

Understand why each answer is correct and what you need to improve.

Structured feedback for Writing and Speaking

Detailed, area-based feedback to improve content, organisation and language use.

Readiness indicator

Know when your performance is strong enough to sit the exam with confidence.

Simulation Mode, Trainer Mode and targeted practice

Practise under timed conditions, with guidance, or focus on specific task types.

Flexible access

Practise anytime, from any device.

Is Preptiviti B1 right for you?

You are preparing for the B1 Preliminary and want to build confidence before the exam.

You want to understand your level and focus on the areas that will help you improve your result.

You find it difficult to improve Writing and Speaking without clear feedback to guide you.

You want to identify your weaker areas and improve step by step.

You study independently or want to reinforce your learning in class.

You have the level but want to master the exam format and technique.

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