PET is an exam that tests intermediate English language skills across four areas - reading, writing, listening and speaking. It is accepted by many employers as proof of ability to use English for clerical, secretarial or managerial jobs. The PET exam consists of three papers - Reading and Writing which lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes, a 30 minute Listening exam, and a 10-12 minute Speaking exam where candidates speak with a partner. Preparing for and taking the PET exam can help improve English skills and provide a certificate that is recognized internationally for work and study purposes.

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2. Whatis PET?PET is an exam for people who can use everyday written and spoken English at an intermediate level. It covers all four language skills — reading, writing, listening and speaking. Preparing for the exam is a popular way to develop and improve your language skills because it provides practical language practice in a variety of everyday work, study and leisure situations.

3. widely accepted for use in jobs where spoken English is necessary such as tourism, retail, construction, manufacturing and engineering.PET reflects the use of language in real life, such as understanding signs and announcements, and is accepted by many employers as proof of ability to use English in clerical, secretarial or managerial jobs. It is also

4. Is PET for you?Can you use English to:dealwitheverydayevents?

5. read simple textbooks or magazine articles?

6. write letters on familiar subjects?

7. take notes in a meeting? If this describes your skills now, or describes the level of skills you are working towards, then PET is the right exam for you.

8. What will PET do for you?Cambridge ESOL is a department of the world-famous and historic University of Cambridge. Attaining one of its certificates is an achievement and a reward in itself. However, there are manyotherbenefitstotaking PET:a PET certificate is valid for life. You will not need to take the exam again

9. PET is a truly international certificate, recognized around the world for business and study purposesthousands of employers, universities and government departments officially recognise PET as an intermediate qualification in English

10. although PET is a basic exam, it offers a chance to find out your strengths and weaknesses in using English, and gives you a pathway to higher qualifications such as the First Certificate in English (FCE)