Cambridge PET (Preliminary English Test) Preparation Course

Description

The Cambridge PET (Preliminary English Test) Preparation Course is tailored to help students strengthen their intermediate English skills in preparation for the PET exam, which is a widely recognized Cambridge English qualification at the B level The course emphasizes improving practical communication skills in everyday situations and helps students build confidence in reading, writing, listening, and speaking Through structured lessons, practice tests, and interactive exercises, students will be prepared to handle tasks that reflect realworld scenarios in English

 Course Aims

§   To introduce students to the structure and requirements of the PET exam

§   To enhance intermediate English skills for practical communication

§   To develop confidence in using English in common and semiformal situations

§   To teach effective strategies for each part of the PET exam

§   To ensure students are wellprepared for a variety of question types and formats

 Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

§   Students at an intermediate level (B) aiming to improve their English proficiency

§   Individuals preparing to take the Cambridge PET exam for study, work, or personal growth

§   Learners who have a foundational understanding of English and want to advance to a higher level of competence

§   Those seeking a Cambridge English qualification to support career or educational opportunities

 Topics Covered

1.           Introduction to the PET Exam

-                   Overview of exam format, scoring, and time management

-                   Explanation of each part: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking

2.            Listening Skills Development

-                   Practicing listening for specific information and main ideas

-                   Engaging with conversations, monologues, and short talks

-                   Answering multiplechoice and matching questions

3.            Reading Skills Enhancement

-                   Working with articles, notices, advertisements, and emails

-                   Understanding details, main points, and inference questions

-                   Techniques for true/false, matching, and comprehension questions

4.            Writing Skills Improvement

-                   Structuring short texts such as emails, letters, and stories

-                   Using appropriate vocabulary and grammar in different contexts

-                   Practicing sentencebuilding and paragraph coherence

5.            Speaking Skills Practice

-                   Engaging in discussions and roleplay for common scenarios

-                   Practicing interview techniques for the PET speaking format

-                   Building fluency, pronunciation, and conversational skills

6.            Exam Strategies and Practice Tests

-                   Effective techniques for answering each question type

-                   Time management skills and handling test pressure

-                   Fulllength practice exams with feedback sessions

 Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

§   Understand and respond effectively to spoken and written English in everyday contexts

§   Communicate confidently in familiar situations and semiformal settings

§   Write coherent messages, emails, and short narratives with proper structure

§   Express themselves clearly and effectively in conversations and discussions

§   Demonstrate readiness and confidence to take the Cambridge PET exam