B1 Preliminary
Build B1 reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
B1 Preliminary preparation →Cambridge English Authority Centre
Cambridge English Exam Preparation: B1, B2, C1 & C2
Prepare for Cambridge English properly
Choose your exam, strengthen the grammar and vocabulary it actually demands, practise the exam skills, then use diagnostics to decide what to study next.
Choose Your Cambridge Exam
Which Cambridge English exam should I take? Choose the exam that matches your current CEFR level: B1 Preliminary if you are intermediate, B2 First if you are upper-intermediate, C1 Advanced if you are advanced, and C2 Proficiency if you are very advanced. If you are not sure of your level, take the free ELS level test first. Also check which exam and grade your university, employer or course requires.
| CEFR level | Cambridge exam | Who it suits | ELS preparation |
|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | B1 Preliminary | Intermediate learners | B1 Preliminary preparation → |
| B2 | B2 First | Upper-intermediate learners | B2 First preparation hub → |
| C1 | C1 Advanced | Advanced learners | C1 Advanced preparation → |
| C2 | C2 Proficiency | Very advanced learners | C2 Proficiency preparation → |
Cambridge English exams are produced by Cambridge University Press & Assessment and taken at authorised exam centres. ELS provides independent preparation only. ELS is not Cambridge English and is not an official exam centre, so exam entry fees are paid separately. Check your level with the free English test →
The ELS Cambridge pathway
- Choose the correct exam level.
- Study weak grammar and vocabulary.
- Practise real exam skills and task types.
- Review mistakes and target the next weakness.
B2 First
Target B2 accuracy, Use of English and exam technique.
B2 First preparation hub →London B2 First course →
C1 Advanced
Develop advanced control, precision and flexible communication.
C1 Advanced preparation →C2 Proficiency
Refine near-native control for the highest Cambridge level.
C2 Proficiency preparation →Grammar
Fix the structures that cost marks.
Cambridge-relevant grammar →Vocabulary
Build collocations, phrasal verbs and topic vocabulary.
Vocabulary hub →Don't know what to study?
Take the ELS English level assessment, then use the result to choose your weakest skill area instead of randomly doing exercises.
Take the free English level test →Expert help and related pathways
Practise with the free ELS resources, then book expert guidance: one-to-one English lessons in London or online English lessons. Also preparing for a UK visa? See SELT preparation. Interviewing in English? See English job interview coaching.