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Click the links in the document to access other useful online resources such as videos and practice tests, and to find the information you need.  \n3  \nHow to use this guide  \nB1 Preliminary  \nThis guide is designed to help you on each step of your learning journey. There’s information and advice for how to prepare before the exam, what to expect in the exam and what will happen after the exam.  \n After the exam   \n Preparing for the exam  Taking the exam   \nThis guide also includes lots of helpful boxes with key information and advice ,  study tips and questions which people often ask about the exam:  \nRead these tips carefully – they will help you to feel well prepared for the exam and to avoid common mistakes or problems.  \nAnd …good luck with your exam!  \n4  \nAbout the exam  \nB1 Preliminary is a qualification for learners who have an intermediate level of English. The exam:  \ntests your knowledge and ability in English at Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)  \nis accepted by thousands of institutions and employers around the world as evidence that you can use spoken and written English for study, work and life  \nis based on extensive research to make sure  \nthat each paper is the right length and the right level, so your exam result will reflect your abilities fairly and accurately  \nis designed to show your ability to use English in a range of different ways  \ncan be taken in digital or paper-based formats.  \nThe exam has four papers. Each one is equally important.  \nHow to use this guide  \n1. Reading  \nThis paper shows you can read and understand the main points from signs, newspapers and  \n2. Writing  \nThis paper shows you can use vocabulary and structure correctly.  \nYour scores for  \n(Paper 1 + Paper 2 + Paper 3 + Paper 4) ÷ 4 = your exam result!  \n3. 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