The speaking paper is one of the four parts in regular. Speaking with free pdf mock exam b2 first cambridge exam. The intermediate students book gives learners an immediate sense of purpose. The following additional speaking activities at cefr level b1 are informed by insights gained from the trinity lancaster spoken learner corpus research project.
You can often prepare for certain sections before the big day. Secondary b1b2 photocopiable material hillside press elt. The intermediate students book gives learners an immediate sense of purpose and clear. Pet handbook, sample papers paper 1, reading and writing. Typical speaking tasks learnenglish teens british council. Cambridge esol is one of three major exam boards which form the cambridge assessment group cambridge assessment. Pdf cambridge english empower intermediate b1 combo a. Speaking is tested in paper 4 of the preliminary english test. All the exam books have tons of materials you can use. Its the first day back at school, and gemma and jack dont agree about their teachers. You can describe experiences, hopes and ambitions and give reasons for opinions. A range of official preparation materials to support the. Intermediate b1 speaking learnenglish teens british council. Preliminary is a rigorous and thorough test of english at level b1.
Each lesson has a preparation task, an audio recording and two tasks to check your. This unique working relationship brings together exam expertise, research insights and an extensive history of global publishing. In the practice tests below you will be able to listen to examstyle questions and record yourself answering each one. Top tips for preparing for the cambridge pet speaking exam. Reading, speaking, writing and listening in the b1 preliminary for schools exam. Fcepart1questionspdf 1 fce speaking exam part 1 interview questions.
A boy is leaving his school because his parents are going to work in another country. Practise your speaking with these interactive videos. Our aim is to deliver the materials you need for the updated exams. In the first part of the exam, the interviewer will ask you and your partner several questions about everyday topics. Home teachers resources secondary b1 b2 photocopiable material. Do practice exams from your coursebook or a cambridge past papers booklet. On the whole you can use the most important grammatical structures correctly.
English for vocational studies evs english for academic. These are topics you need to study to pass an exam at b1 level, such as cambridge english preliminary. The b1 preliminary speaking test has four parts and you take it together with another candidate. University of cambridge esol examinations english for speakers of other languages preliminary english test paper 1 reading and writing sample paper 1 1 hour 30 minutes additional materials. Top tips for preparing for the cambridge pet speaking exam posted on december 9, 2016 by phil weir to get a good mark in the pet speaking exam, you will need to produce simple sentences on familiar topics, and also be able to give reasons, opinions and explain your plans. This lesson may be suitable for any upper intermediate course to get students to talk. There are 4 speaking tasks and weve included practice tests for each part below. Webinars this cambridge assessment english webinars, focus on the revisions to a2 key and key for schools, and b1 preliminary and preliminary for schools, which will launch in 2020. To make sure our exams are up to date with the latest research in language learning and teaching, we update them regularly. In the pet speaking test, candidates are examined in pairs by. B1 preliminary for schools speaking test victoria and. Sep 19, 20 this includes comments on the student performances in this video, and information on the format of the speaking test and how it is assessed.
Jan 27, 2014 these are topics you need to study to pass an exam at b1 level, such as cambridge english preliminary. The students in his class want to give him a present. B1 preliminary for schools speaking real test 2020 format duration. Official exam preparation material for b1 preliminary. In this post you will learn everything there is to know about the cae speaking paper, also called cambridge english. Are you an intermediate cefr level b1 learner of english. Jun 19, 2016 a guide on how to use the b1 level assessment scales to assess your students speaking performance. This lessons exam tip will be about speaking part 2. B1 speaking test photograph description describing a picture is part of your cambridge english preliminary. Advanced1 speaking test 4 parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 this lesson is suitable for students in the middle and towards the end of their cambridge english. Sample papers for the pet exam, paper 3 created date. The speaking paper is one of the four parts in regular cambridge english exams.
Practise with your teacher, and get feedback on how you went so that you can improve. Preliminary, also known as preliminary english test pet, is at level b1 of the common european framework of reference for languages cefr published by the council of europe. Cambridge pet speaking sample test 1 cambridge practice. They will begin with an overview of the revision process itself before going on to explain the changes that have been made to tasks within each paper, component by. This includes comments on the student performances in this video, and information on the format of the speaking test and how it is assessed.
Answer sheets soft clean eraser soft pencil type b or hb is recommended time 1 hour 30 minutes. Cambridge english empower intermediate student s book book summary. Here are some typical activities you might do in a speaking exam. More than 8 million cambridge assessment exams are taken in over. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst. As specified in the official cambridge preliminary pet handbook, there are certain topics that are expected at b1 level. Mar 18, 2019 b1 preliminary speaking test from 2020 kenza and mohammed.
Please do not worry if you are interrupted during the test. One of the examiners talks to you and the other examiner listens. B1 preliminary schools 2020 sample tests created date. B1 preliminary is a rigorous and thorough test of english at level. Speaking exams can vary a lot and there are many different tasks you might be asked to do. Find a list of free resources to successfully pass your b1 preliminary exam. Cambridge pet speaking sample test 1 cambridge practice tests. This lesson is suitable for intermediate level students who are familiar with the eltsi test format. This part of the test is called the long turn because both you. Shows you can use vocabulary and structure correctly.
As an english academy granada, we specialise in cambridge english exam preparation, and today were going to tell you about the cambridges oral c1level exam. Learning from prior trinity speaking assessment results, these activities focus on practising aspects of speaking that will help students improve their communication skills in all situations. A guide on how to use the b1 level assessment scales to assess your students speaking performance. The more words you encounter and understand, the broader your daytoday vocabulary will become.
Preliminary is regulated by ofqual, the statutory regulatory authority for external qualifications in england and its. Intermediate b1 speaking learnenglish teens british. B1 preliminary speaking test from 2020 kenza and mohammed. Fce course lesson 2 an introduction to fce speaking part 2 of the cambridge b2 first exam with exercises.
Cambridge university press 9781108539050 complete preliminary for schools students book without answers with online practice. Selection file type icon file name description size revision time user. Pet b1 speaking part 1 exercise 1 free practice test, free. Luckily, makayla is there to listen and offer advice. Advanced c1cae and you will find a video and sample materials for each of these four parts. Complete pet for schools cambridge university press 2010 this page may be photocopied. May 17, 2018 fce course lesson 2 an introduction to fce speaking part 2 of the cambridge b2 first exam with exercises. Exam formats b1 preliminary for schools can be taken as either a paperbased or. You can get further reading on this here on part 2 cambridge speaking exam at b2 level. Speaking practice for the cambridge english preliminary. Cambridge b1 preliminary for schools speaking test from. Speaking this lesson plan accompanies cambridge english.
Cambridge speaking part 1 chat cards breakout english. Learning with mistakes is part of the learning process and completely natural, we need classes that develop the courage to commit errors hattie 2009, p. Pet handbook, sample papers paper 3, speaking author. B1 preliminaryb1 preliminary for schools lesson plans lesson 1 01 lesson 1 roll the dice this lesson plan works with all the posters for b1 preliminary for schools timing. Alongside cambridge university press we have produced a range of official preparation materials to support the changes. The structure of the b1 preliminary for schools exam the b1 preliminary for schools.
B1 preliminary is made up of four papers developed to test students english skills. Situations include phone calls, meetings and interviews. B1 preliminary for schools speaking sample test 2018 examiner booklet confidential. Score on the cambridge english scale for their overall performance in the exam. To enable students to practise giving extended answers in part 1 of the speaking test. Preliminary english test for schools speaking test part 1 23. Official cambridge english b1 preliminary resources for. In this article, i will outline the four different parts of the speaking paper for cambridge english. Shows you can read and understand the main points from signs, newspapers and magazines. Home exams cambridge speaking with free pdf mock exam b2 first cambridge exam english the cambridge b2 speaking exam lasts for 1214 minutes and consists of 4 parts. Cambridge b1 preliminary for schools speaking test from 2020. Make sure you know exactly what you are going to be asked to do before you start a speaking exam.
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. Pet speaking part 3 pictures can be a on a variety of topics see below, but their one common feature is that they have a scene with. Last minute tips for the cambridge english speaking exams. Speaking for fluency, listening for detail, writing for fluency. Access cambridge pet speaking sample test 1 here to help you prepare and succeed in the cambridge pet exam. Cambridge university press 9781108528870 b1 preliminary for schools trainer 1 for the revised exam from 2020 six practice tests without answers with downloadable. This section offers listening practice to help you understand the main points of clear, standard speech about everyday or jobrelated topics. Speaking with free pdf mock exam b2 first cambridge. B1 preliminary for schools cambridge english exams. An introduction to fce speaking part 2 of the cambridge b2. Independent user esb entry level certificate in esol international all modes entry 3 b1 can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Cambridge english exams online preparation, free practise test, exercises and video lessons. Speaking this lesson plan accompanies cambridge ielts 11 academic speaking test 4. Examiners and speaking assessment in the b1 preliminary exam speaking tests are conducted by trained examiners.
Contents part 1 general questions part 2 parts 3 and 4 1a 1b learning a new skill at home after school 1 school visit to a capital city. B1 speaking test photograph description carmen marias. B1 preliminary for schools is an intermediate level qualification in practical everyday english language skills. Preliminary is developed by university of cambridge esol examinations cambridge esol, a notforprofit department of the university of cambridge. For further speaking topics for b1 level exams, click here. Obviously it is important to practise all of the parts, but pet speaking part 3 and part 4 are always on the same topic, so it is a good idea to practice them together. They will begin with an overview of the revision process itself before going on to explain the changes that have been made to tasks within each. B1 preliminary assessing speaking performance cambridge english. The quality assurance of speaking examiners ses is managed by team leaders tls who are in turn responsible to a professional support leader psl, who is the professional representative of cambridge english. The quality assurance of speaking examiners ses is managed by team leaders tls who are in turn responsible to a professional support leader psl, who is the professional representative of cambridge english language assessment for.
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