Cambridge English: Preliminary
Vocabulary, grammar, skills development and practice tests for the Cambridge PET exam
Grammar for the Preliminary English Test
Welcome to our new '4-Steps' grammar area for the Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET). We regularly new grammar lessons to help you face the exam with confidence.
Comparatives and Superlatives
In this unit find out when to use 'er', 'est', 'more' or 'most' as well as some tricky irregular forms. If you think you know them, try a Sentence Transformation test.
PET Practice on Flo-Joe
If you haven't tried our practice materials for the Cambridge Preliminary English Test yet, see how we plan to help you below.
Vocabulary
We publish lessons to help you learn the vocabulary around different subjects. The latest topics are 'Shopping' and 'Travel'.
Grammar Practice
We publish a new set of lessons regularly to help you practise grammar. Our 4-step approach will make sure a) you know the language point and b) know how to use it if it appears in the Reading Part 5 Multiple Choice and Writing Part 1 Sentence Transformation tasks.
Study Tip, Writing and Speaking Practice
At the bottom of most pages you'll find a box like this. Depending upon the section you're in these will offer suggestions to practise various skills. You might have the chance to practise new vocabulary or grammar in a typical Preliminary English Test Writing task. Sometimes we'll give you ideas for Speaking practice. Try to find time to do these exercises as they will give you valuable preparation for the exam AND help you develop your English.