Speaking B1 - The Ultimate PET Speaking Guide for B1 Cambridge & 10 Practice Tests - for B1 Preliminary Speaking

Sep 30, 2026

Uploaded by Stanford

Speaking B1 is a practical exam-preparation guide for the B1 Preliminary Speaking paper (previously PET), designed for candidates and teachers working toward a B1-level certificate. It explains each speaking part, offers DOs and DON’Ts, and provides useful language lists for Parts 2–4, including image description and topic interaction. The guide also includes a sample transcript for each part, a FAQ section, and ten practice tests mirroring the official speaking format, along with clear assessment and marking guidance including a mark sheet.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages24

Reading Time1 h 0 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

B1 Speaking Level Description by the CEFRL

Detailed Overview of B1 Preliminary Speaking

B1 Preliminary Speaking Part 1

B1 Preliminary Speaking Part 2

B1 Preliminary Speaking Part 3

B1 Preliminary Speaking Part 4

Summary of B1 Preliminary Speaking

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

10 Practice Tests for B1 Preliminary Speaking

Test 1

Test 2

Test 3

Test 4

Test 5

Test 6

Test 7

Test 8

Test 9

Test 10

Speaking Assessment

More Cambridge Resources by the Author

The Ultimate PET Speaking Guide for B1 Cambridge Speaking for B1 10 Practice Tests for B1 Preliminary Speaking KSE Academy® Detailed explanations Sample answers Useful language lists FAQ, DOs and DON’Ts Luis Porras Wadley Speaking B1 The Ultimate PET Speaking Guide for B1 Cambridge & 10 Practice Tests for B1 Preliminary Speaking KSE Academy® Luis Porras Wadley Cambridge B1 Preliminary and PET are brands belonging to The University of Cambridge and are not associated with KSE Academy. Cambridge B1 Preliminary and PET are brands belonging to The University of Cambridge and are not associated with KSE Academy. 2 KSE Academy® c/ Ancha de Gracia 4 Granada 18002, Spain First published in March 2024 ISBN: 9788409564330 This publication is copyright. No reproduction, whether physical or digital, may take place without the written permission of the author, except for pages clearly marked as“photocopiable”. For further information and resources, please visit: [kseacademy.com](kseacademy.com) Disclaimer Cambridge B1 Preliminary and PET are brands belonging to The University of Cambridge and are not associated with KSE Academy or the author of this work. Cambridge B1 Preliminary and PET are brands belonging to The University of Cambridge and are not associated with KSE Academy. Table of Contents Introduction 6 B1 Speaking Level Description by the CEFRL 7 Detailed Overview of B1 Preliminary Speaking 9 B1 Preliminary Speaking Part 1 9 DOs and DON’Ts in Part 1 13 B1 Preliminary Speaking Part 2 14 DOs and DON’Ts in Part 2 17 Useful Language for Describing an Image 17 B1 Preliminary Speaking Part 3 20 DOs and DON’Ts in Part 3 23 B1 Preliminary Speaking Part 4 24 DOs and DON’Ts in Part 4 27 Useful Language for Speaking Parts 3 and 4 28 Summary of B1 Preliminary Speaking 30 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 32 Cambridge B1 Preliminary and PET are brands belonging to The University of Cambridge and are not associated with KSE Academy. Table of Contents 10 Practice Tests for B1 Preliminary Speaking 36 Test 1 37 Test 2 45 Test 3 53 Test 4 61 Test 5 69 Test 6 77 Test 7 85 Test 8 93 Test 9 101 Test 10 109 Speaking Assessment 116 The Interlocutor and the Assessor 116 What is assessed? 116 How is Speaking marked? 117 How to calculate candidates’ Speaking scores 118 Preliminary Speaking Test Mark Sheet 119 More Cambridge Resources by the Author 120 Extras & Freebies 121 Cambridge B1 Preliminary and PET are brands belonging to The University of Cambridge and are not associated with KSE Academy. Introduction Welcome to Speaking B1: The Ultimate PET Speaking Guide for B1 Cambridge & 10 Practice Tests for B1 Preliminary Speaking. This guide is designed to help candidates and teachers prepare for the Speaking paper of the B1 Preliminary examination, previously known as the Preliminary English Test (PET), developed by Cambridge Assessment English. The B1 Preliminary is typically taken by candidates who aim to obtain a B1-level certificate, corresponding to a lower-intermediate level of English. The Speaking paper is one of the four papers that make up the B1 Preliminary examination. This guide includes a description of each part of the Speaking paper, a sample transcript answer for each of the parts, a set of candidates' frequently asked questions (FAQ), useful language lists for Parts 2, 3 and 4, a description of how speaking is assessed, anda sample mark sheet that can be used to assess students' performance or as a selfassessment tool. Furthermore, this book contains ten practice tests which follow the format of the B1 Preliminary Speaking papers. This material aims to provide meaningful speaking practice for both candidates and teachers, who can benefit from this resource by familiarising themselves with the exam format, level, and the types of questions and topics covered. Most importantly, through repetitive practice, stu

FAQs

What is the B1 Preliminary Speaking paper and who is it for?

It is the Speaking paper within the B1 Preliminary examination, aimed at candidates working toward a B1-level (lower-intermediate) certificate.

What does the guide include for each speaking part?

It provides an overview of each part, DOs and DON’Ts, and useful language lists, along with sample transcript answers.

How are speaking tests assessed and how can candidates calculate their scores?

The guide explains what is assessed, how speaking is marked, and how to calculate candidates’ speaking scores, supported by a preliminary speaking test mark sheet.

Sep 30, 2026

Uploaded by Stanford