Preliminary English Test

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The Preliminary English Test (PETe) is an international examination sanctioning a certain level of mastery of the English language. It is the second easiest diploma offered by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations in England.

A preliminary exam consist of three main points: the focus, the ideas, and explanations.[citation needed] The exam consists of 3 papers: Reading and Writing, Listening and an oral examination. A total of 70% across the 3 papers is needed to pass the exam.

Cambridge University Press published associated material.[1]

The level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages to which the PET refers depend on the final result achieved:

  • "Pass with Distinction" is Level B2 (only from September 2011)
  • "Pass with Merit" and "Pass" equals Level B1
  • Level A2 in the case you don't achieve "Pass" but you achieved this

See also

Cambridge ESOL diplomas:

  1. KET — Key English Test
  2. PET — Preliminary English Test
  3. FCE — First Certificate in English
  4. CAE — Certificate in Advanced English
  5. CPE — Certificate of Proficiency in English

English tests:

  • Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
  • Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)

References

  1. ↑ Cambridge ESOL, Cambridge Preliminary English Test 6 Self Study Pack (Student's Book with answers and Audio CDs), Official Examination Papers from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, January 2010. ISBN 978-0-521-12324-2.

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