Collection: PET (B1) Exam Preparation

Prepare your students for the Cambridge B1 Preliminary Speaking exam with this fun Thanksgiving-themed ESL lesson.

Designed for Thanksgiving, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, this ready-to-teach lesson follows the structure of the B1 Preliminary Speaking exam while giving students plenty of opportunities to talk about food, family and celebrations. No previous knowledge of Thanksgiving is needed.

Students practise answering personal questions, describing Thanksgiving pictures, discussing options and making decisions, and expressing their opinions on topics related to special days and family celebrations.

In this lesson, students will:

• Practise all four parts of the B1 Preliminary Speaking exam

• Review useful Thanksgiving vocabulary

• Describe and discuss Thanksgiving-themed photographs

• Express and justify opinions on special days and family celebrations

Perfect for B1 adult and teenage learners preparing for the Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) exam, this low-prep lesson combines focused exam practice with a cosy Thanksgiving theme.

Prepare your students for the Cambridge B1 Preliminary Speaking exam with this fun Halloween-themed ESL lesson.

Designed for 31st October, Halloween, this ready-to-teach lesson follows the structure of the B1 Preliminary Speaking exam while giving students plenty of opportunities to talk about spooky topics.

Students practise answering personal questions, describing Halloween pictures, discussing options and making decisions, and expressing their opinions on Halloween-related topics.

In this lesson, students will:

• Practise all four parts of the B1 Preliminary Speaking exam

• Review useful Halloween vocabulary

• Describe and discuss Halloween-themed photographs

• Practise making suggestions and reaching a decision

• Express and justify opinions on Halloween-related topics

Perfect for B1 adult and teenage learners preparing for the Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) exam, this low-prep lesson combines focused exam practice with an engaging Halloween theme.

Help your students master Cambridge B1 Preliminary Reading Part 2 with this engaging cycling-themed ESL lesson.

Students learn how to identify key information, eliminate unsuitable options, and match people with the most suitable cycling courses. They analyse a model task, practise a clear step-by-step strategy, and apply their skills to a complete Reading Part 2 task before finishing with a collaborative role-play.

In this lesson, students will:

• Practise Cambridge B1 Preliminary Reading Part 2

• Learn a step-by-step matching strategy

• Identify key information and eliminate wrong answers

• Justify their choices and make recommendations

Perfect for B1 teenage learners preparing for the Cambridge B1 Preliminary exam, this ready-to-teach lesson combines focused exam practice with an engaging, practical topic.

Prepare your students for the Cambridge B1 Preliminary Writing exam with this fun, humour-themed ESL lesson.

Built around a collection of classic Reader’s Digest dad jokes, this lesson helps students develop the skills and confidence needed to write a successful Cambridge PET article while exploring what makes people laugh.

Students begin by discussing and analysing jokes before examining an official Cambridge B1 Preliminary article task. They evaluate sample responses using the Cambridge assessment criteria, identify the features of a strong article, and apply what they have learned by planning, writing, and reviewing their own exam-style text.

In this lesson, students will:

• Practise writing a Cambridge B1 Preliminary article

• Analyse an official PET writing task and assessment criteria

• Evaluate sample answers through peer assessment

• Discuss humour and explore classic dad jokes

Perfect for B1 adult and teenage learners preparing for the Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) exam, this ready-to-teach lesson requires minimal preparation and combines focused exam practice with an engaging topic that makes writing both enjoyable and meaningful.