B1 Preliminary for Schools Digital Exam Prep: Resources & Tips for Success
Step 1 - Visit Cambridge English website
Review the B1 Preliminary for Schools Preparation page, and
Read the B1 Preliminary for Schools: Information for candidates document.
Step 2 - Download the B1 Preliminary for Schools Vocabulary List
Exam essentials > Vocabular list >
Access the B1 Preliminary for Schools Vocabulary List to familiarize yourself with essential words.
Step 3 - Understand the Digital Exam
Exam essentials > Digital exam information
Watch tutorials on the Cambridge English website to get acquainted with the digital exam interface.
Watch this short video to see what it’s like to take a digital exam.
Watch the next video tutorial for help on how to complete an B1 Preliminary for Schools digital exam.
Step 4 - Explore the Free Sample Tests
Exam essentials > Sample tests (digital and paper-based) >
Practice with digital sample tests for Listening and Reading and Writing.
B1 Preliminary for Schools Digital Reading Sample Test
Step 5 - Practice Typing Skills
Enhance your typing proficiency using platforms like Typing Practice, which is crucial for the digital exam.
Touch Typing: A Key Skill for Cambridge English Exams
Step 6 - Hone Listening Skills
Listen to beginner English stories, such as the B1 Playlist, to boost comprehension.
Step 7 - Learn to Tell Time
Strengthen your ability to tell time, an essential skill for managing exam duration.
Step 8 - Master the Speaking Test
Exam essentials > Speaking test videos with examiner comments
Watch speaking test videos with examiner comments available on the Cambridge English website to understand expectations. These video will help you understand what happens during a B1 Preliminary for Schools speaking test.
Step 9 - Test & Train B1 Preliminary for Schools Self-Study
Buy a copy of the Test & Train B1 Key for Schools Self-Study from Exam.sg or Cambridge English online shop. You will need a Cambridge One account to use the Test & Train materials.
Step 10 - Take the Authentic Digital Practice Test
Each Authentic Digital Practice Test offers three attempts for students to practise their exam including Reading, Listening, and Writing tests. Authentic Digital Practice Tests are also the closest experience for students taking the computer-based Cambridge English Qualifications Digital exam.
Please contact Exam.sg for more information. You will need a Cambridge One account to use the ADPT materials.
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