Cambridge English B1 Preliminary for Schools

Cambridge B1 Preliminary for Schools. Handbook for teachers for exams from 2020 with tips for preparing learners, sample papers and audio.

Cambridge B1 Preliminary for Schools

Table of Content
  • About the exam
  • Can Do summary
  • Advice for teachers
  • Advice by task for Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
  • Tips for preparing learners for the Reading component with sample paper
  • Tips for preparing learners for the Writing component with sample paper
  • Tips for preparing learners for the Listening paper with sample paper
  • Transcript
  • Audio
  • Tips for preparing learners for the Speaking paper with sample paper
  • Speaking assessment glossary of terms
  • Assessment for Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
  • Language specifications
  • Cambridge B1 Preliminary for Schools glossary

B1 Preliminary for Schools – an overview

B1 Preliminary for Schools is an intermediate level qualification in practical everyday English language skills. It follows on as a progression from A2 Key and gives learners confidence to study for taking higher level Cambridge English Qualifications such as B2 First.

Exam formats

B1 Preliminary for Schools can be taken as either a paper-based or computer-based exam.

Who is the exam for?

B1 Preliminary for Schools is aimed at school students who want to show they can:

• read simple textbooks and articles in English

• write emails on everyday subjects

• understand factual information

• show awareness of opinions and mood in spoken and written English.

Who recognises the exam?

The B1 Preliminary for Schools certificate is recognised around the world as proof of intermediate level English skills for industrial, administrative and service-based employment. It is also accepted by a wide range of educational institutions for study purposes. Cambridge English Qualifications are accepted and trusted by thousands of organisations worldwide.

What level is the exam?

B1 Preliminary for Schools is targeted at Level B1 on the CEFR. Achieving a certificate at this intermediate level proves that a candidate has mastered the basics in English and now has practical language skills for everyday use.

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