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At the British Council we have extensive experience preparing thousands of students to get their Cambridge qualifications. We know that learning and practising exam techniques will help you achieve the 60% threshold you need to get a grade C or above. We hope that the following materials with help you to perform to your full potential and get the best result possible:

B1 Preliminary (PET)

What would I advise those who are going to take a B1 exam? Sheona Smith, one of our teachers and expert examiner tells you in this blog post.
Exercise your photographic memory and - download this Hints and Tips infographic to help you focus.
In this webinar that Sheona Smith has recorded, she explains in detail each part of the exam, the evaluation criteria and what you should practise and what mistakes you need to avoid. You'll need an hour for this but it's time well-spent!
and as you know Practice makes perfect so here you have some past papers for you to practise with

B1 Preliminary for schools sample paper reading and writing and Answer-keys

B1 Preliminary sample paper Speaking Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 & 4

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B2 First (FCE)

Our expert examiners offer their best advice in our blog: How to prepare your B2 First and how to prepare your B2 level.
Exercise your photographic memory and - download our infographic with ‘Hints and Tips’ to help you focus.
In this webinar Sheona Smith explains in detail each part of the exam, the evaluation criteria, what you should practise and the mistakes to avoid. You'll need an hour for this but it's time well-spent!
If you need to practise other skills such as listening we recommend you visit our podcasts page level B2 - higher intermediate.
As practice makes perfect why not try this B2 First sample Reading and Use of English with answer-keys
If you would like to practise more, we have a dedicated page with more than 30 h of material including two speaking and 2 writing mocks with feedback on our Learn English Exams portal. For more information click here.

We hope you have found our practice advice and exercises useful. We will be adding new activities every month; if you want to receive these in your inbox, subscribe to our newsletter here.

C1 Advanced (CAE)

Our expert examiners offer their best advice in our how to prepare for C1 blogpost.
Exercise your photographic memory and download our Hints and Tips infographic to help you focus.
In this webinar Sheona Smith explains in detail each part of the exam, the evaluation criteria, what you should practise and the mistakes you need to avoid. You will need an hour for this, but it is time well spent!
If you need to practise other skills such as listening we recommend you visit our C1 advanced podcasts and advice pages.
and as practice makes perfect we encourage you to practice this C1 Advanced sample Reading and Use of English with Answer-keys
If you would like to practise more, we have a dedicated page with more than 30 h of materials including two speaking and 2 writing mocks with feedback on our Learn English Exams portal. More information.

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