B1- PRELIMINARY

B1 Preliminary, formerly known as...

• KET

• FCE

• PET

It is the English language exam that shows...

• You have mastered the basics of English and now have practical language skills for everyday use.

• You have developed your ability to communicate in English.

• You understand simple written English.

True / False:

New exam formats will start being used from January 2020.

• True

• False

The scale score for this test is:

• 150–200

• 140–159

• 0–500

The test formats available are:

• Computer or paper-based

• Computer

• Paper-based

The length of this exam is:

• About 2 hours

• About 1 hours 30 minutes

• About 2 hours 20 minutes

A B1 Preliminary qualification shows that you can:

• Read simple textbooks and articles in English

• Write letters and emails on everyday subjects

• Take meeting notes

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

• Understand and use basic phrases and expressions

How much time will you have for the Reading and Writing part?

• 1 hour 30 minutes

• 1 hour

• 30 minutes

How many parts and questions are there for reading?

• 4 parts 30 questions

• 3 parts 25 questions

• 5 parts 35 questions

How many parts and questions are there for writing?

• 3 parts 7 questions

• 3 parts 25 questions

• 3 parts 10 questions