B1 Preliminary, previously known as Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET), is an English language exam demonstrating basic language mastery for everyday use. The exam underwent updates in 2020 to enhance relevance and coherence in progression between exams, including new tasks and a change in grade reporting. The updated formats will be in use starting January 2020, and further information is available on the dedicated update website.

1. B1 PRELIMINARY

2. • B1 Preliminary, formerly known as Cambridge English:
Preliminary (PET) is one of our Cambridge English
Qualifications. It is the English language exam that
shows you have mastered the basics.
• A B1 Preliminary qualification shows that you have
mastered the basics of English and now have practical
language skills for everyday use.
• This exam is the logical step in your language learning
journey between A2 Key and B2 First.

3. EXAM UPDATES 2020
• To make sure our exams are up to date with the latest
research in language learning and teaching, we update
them regularly. A2 Key, A2 Key for Schools, B1
Preliminary and B1 Preliminary for Schools have
undergone a thorough review to ensure that our exams
continue to remain relevant to the needs of schools and
learners.
• The new exam formats will start being used from
January 2020. The changes include:
• New and updated tasks across all of the papers
• Better alignment between the exams, showing clearer
progression from one exam to the next

4. • An update to the way that grades are reported, bringing
the exams in line with higher level Cambridge English
Qualifications
• The separation of the Reading and Writing papers in B1
Preliminary and B1 Preliminary for Schools.
• You can find out more about the changes, including
information on preparation materials, on our dedicated
Key and Preliminary 2020 update website. You can also
sign up to receive information and updates about the
changes to the exams.

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