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Who accepts B1 Preliminary?
These are just a few of the leading organisations that will accept your certificate:
- Universidad de Chile
- Freie Universität Berlin
- Tec de Monterrey
- Metrostav
- MNG Airlines
- StudyPortals
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Free resources for teachers during Covid-19
Whether you are teaching your classes online or have returned to school, we have a range of practical resources and tools for you. Discover our free resources to help you prepare your learners during Covid-19.
Free: Paper-based sample test
Download sample papers for B1 Preliminary
Free: Computer-based sample tests
- Watch this tutorial before you start.
- Make a note of your answers as you do the test.
Reading sample test
Writing sample test
Listening sample test
Answer keys:
Reading and Writing answer key
Listening answer key
There is no answer key for Writing Parts 2 and 3 of the Reading and Writing paper, but there are sample answers and examiner comments in the relevant pages of the B1 Preliminary handbook.
Free: English practice
Free online activities for reading, writing, listening, grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.
Write & Improveis a free tool that helps you to improve your English writing online. The Write & Improve workbooks contain hundreds of writing tasks at Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels, and for Business and Just for Fun, too.
Speaking test videos with examiners' commentary
These videos will help your students understand what happens during a speaking test. You can also download examiner comments for each video.
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Vocabulary list
This list gives teachers a guide to the vocabulary needed when preparing students for B1 Preliminary and B1 Preliminary for Schools.
Download B1 Preliminary vocabulary list
Information for candidates
A guide to the exam, with advice on preparing for the exam, tips for exam day and useful links.
Download B1 Preliminary information for candidates
Summary regulations for candidates
All the important information you need to know when taking the exam.
Download Summary regulations for candidates
Games and social media
Have fun learning by playing our free English games. You can practice your English with other language learners on our Cambridge English Facebook page.
Exam tip videos
Watch our exam tip videos on how to prepare for B1 Preliminary.
Official Cambridge English preparation materials
You can find a wide range of official Cambridge English support materials from Cambridge Assessment English and Cambridge University Press. Support materials include coursebooks and practice tests and include materials in both print and digital formats.
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