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B1 preliminary preparation, resources for teachers and learners.
Here you can find links to all of our free resources to help prepare for B1 Preliminary exams, whether you are a teacher or a learner.
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Essential reading for teachers and learners wanting to find out about the exam.
Teacher essentials
Resources to help you prepare learners for B1 Preliminary exams.
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Information for candidates and resources that can be used at home or in the classroom for self-study.
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Official Cambridge English preparation materials
You can find a wide range of materials in both print and digital formats .
Vocabulary list
This list gives teachers a guide to the vocabulary needed when preparing students for B1 Preliminary and B1 Preliminary for Schools.
B1 Preliminary vocabulary list
Sample tests (digital and paper-based)
Free: digital sample tests.
Cambridge English Qualifications Digital have now replaced our old computer-based exams and offer you even more benefits. Watch this video tutorial for help on how to complete an B1 Preliminary digital exam. Please also review this document which covers minor differences between the sample tests and the live exam .
Time: approximately 30 minutes
Instructions to candidates
- Answer all the questions.
- You can change your answers at any time during the test.
Information for candidates
- There are four parts to this test.
- Each question carries one mark.
- You will hear each recording twice.
- For each part of the test there will be time for you to look through the questions and time for you to check your answers.
B1 Preliminary Digital Listening Sample Test
Time: 45 minutes
- Questions 1-32 carry one mark.
B1 Preliminary Digital Reading Sample Test
- Answer the Part 1 question and one question from Part 2
- Each question in this paper carries equal marks.
B1 Preliminary Digital Writing Sample Test
Answer keys and tapescript:
B1 Preliminary Listening Sample 1 answer key
B1 Preliminary Listening Sample Test 1 tapescript
B1 Preliminary Reading Sample Test 1 answer key
Speaking test samples are the same as those provided for the paper-based sample test. Please find these in the folder in the paper-based sample test section below.
Free: Paper-based sample test
Sample papers for B1 Preliminary
How to convert practice test scores
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Converting practice test scores to Cambridge English Scale scores
Digital exam information
Have you thought about taking digital exams? Find out more about the benefits of digital exams .
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Watch the video tutorial for help on how to complete an B1 Preliminary digital exam.
For teachers, we have a teaching tips booklet . If your candidates have questions, you can find the answers in our frequently asked questions (FAQs) .
Speaking test video with examiners' commentary
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Handbook for teachers
B1 Preliminary handbook for teachers
B1 Preliminary handbook for teachers Listening Audio
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B1 Preliminary lesson plans
Teacher guides
Developing listening skills for Cambridge English Qualifications: A guide for teachers
Developing reading skills for Cambridge English Qualifications: A guide for teachers
Assessing writing for Cambridge English Qualifications: A guide for teachers
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This checklist is designed to help you assess your students’ writing. It includes a summary of the assessment criteria and useful questions tailored to each writing type in the Writing paper.
Mock test toolkit
Running a mock test gives your learners a true exam day experience, helps you understand their progress and decide if they are ready for their exam. Our interactive mock test toolkits are full of tips, strategies and materials to help you ensure your students are confident and fully prepared for their exam.
Mock test toolkit for older learners
Classroom warmers booklet
Classroom warmers activity booklet
This booklet includes seven exercises each for primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary students.
Supporting learners with dyslexia
Supporting learners with dyslexia: A guide for teachers
Many teachers have learners with dyslexia in their exam preparation classes. This guide is for you. With lots of practical tips and ideas for lesson plans, it will help you prepare materials to support learners with dyslexia in preparation for our qualifications.
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Cambridge English webinars and Facebook Live sessions are a great way for teachers to stay up to date with the latest developments and to interact with our experts.
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Free online learning activities
We have hundreds of free learning activities to help you practise your English and prepare for your B1 Preliminary exam.
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Exam information for candidates
Download our guide to the exam, with advice on preparing for the exam, tips for exam day, and useful links.
B1 Preliminary: Information for candidates
Social media
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Exam tip videos
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