B1 Preliminary for Schools Speaking test - Roberto and Simone | Cambridge English

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Part 1 (Interview)
What do candidates have to do? Respond to questions, giving factual or personal information.
How long do candidates have to speak? 2 minutes.
Part 2 (Extended turn)
What do candidates have to do? Describe one colour photograph, talking for about 1 minute.
How long do candidates have to speak? 3 minutes.
Part 3 (Discussion)
What do candidates have to do? Make and respond to suggestions, discuss alternatives and negotiate agreement.
How long do candidates have to speak? 4 minutes.
Part 4 (General conversation)
What do candidates have to do? Discuss likes, dislikes, experiences, opinions, habits, etc.
How long do candidates have to speak? 3 minutes.
Cambridge English speaking tests take place with one or two other candidates, and two examiners. This makes your test more realistic and more reliable.

[@shystudyspy]

They are both really great. I think their level is even B2, not B1! They had no problem at all talking about the pictures and issues they were given.

[@vh5682]

I agree - well above B1. I don't know if there are other examples - I hope so because these two, especially Roberto, are too good to show my much more average students. It will make them even more nervous about the exam!

[@beatriceguillou9423]

We understand everything they want to say but they make grammar mistakes, that's why it's a B1 level and not a B2 level.

[@gioee9469]

B2 i don't know.. b1 it's ok

[@noianoia4244]

@@vh5682 8iį

[@asiacalcagno6149]

I agree

[@ag806]

For everyone stressing out about the exam, these are NOT your run of the mill B1 students. Their level is a lot higher, vocabulary wise they are excellent too. So don't stress out.

[@RubikTf]

I'm really nervius for the exam and when I've seen this video I was thinking about if the A2 it's a better option for me, so thank you

[@jadenbandit1204]

Oh my, thank you so much because I was stressing out, I normally run out of ideas when looking at pictures 😅 Its hard describing easy things... I hope I do good , the exam is soon 🥺

[@ag806]

@@jadenbandit1204 good luck!

[@jadenbandit1204]

@@ag806 tysm! 😁

[@jadenbandit1204]

@@ag806 I finally did the exam, thank u for the info, it calmed me down. I even got B2 so Im really happy 💫

[@guadalupegomez.8895]

Oh, gosh. I really want to have an exam like that. I always had the dream to be a translator, and i know someday I must take this test. I'm just 15 and i never had the opportunity to take a class of English because of my economy situation. Therefore, i've had to study by myself all these years. I've been studying English since i was 8 and the only thing i've always wanted is to show to all my family that I'm able to go beyond their expectations with this beautiful and wonderful language. I just want to say: Cambridge, see you soon!

[@lolosaeed4692]

Awwh i believe in u i hope you accomplish your dream someday ♡♡

[@agromarcel232]

Keep working hard on your English and never give up on your dreams. By reading this comment of yours, I bet you have a good English. I believe you're gonna be a brilliant translator in the future and your family will be very proud of you.

[@tomassanchez6010]

Never give up. You must fight for your dreams and soon your wish Will come true.

[@surovamd]

Good luck 🌿

[@ilbloccodellettore]

You know, I'm only 14 but I'm going to have the B1 examination next year. Actually there's not a right age to start. Whatever, your story Is breathtaking and I'm hopefull you can have the exam in the future ❤️

[@user-on2ir2sp3b]

I spent hours watching these videos to help me prepare for my exam. Well last week I got my results and got distinction. I'm quite pleased with myself.😄

[@emalucia2498]

me too

[@RubikTf]

I'll have the B1 exam next month and I'm thinking about if I'm prepared but I am not sure yet :(

[@lenaa12333]

I have this exam today and I’m worried I’m gonna chicken out and mess everything up lol!

[@Dariishere]

​@@lenaa12333I have tomorrow and I'm scared that I will freeze as it happens to me quite a lot when talking in public

[@akagami3470]

@@lenaa12333u already. Know chicken out and you’re passing the b1 test great job

[@alexia3690]

I'm having this exam next week and I'm feeling really anxious. By the way these two guys are really good!

[@cambridgeenglishtv]

You can do it!

[@RubikTf]

Me too

[@mountainbiken-mitrieke3215]

Same. I am really nervous about it. I think that the writing test is much more difficult as the speaking test. What would you think about it? Because you did it now.

[@OtakuOnline12]

@@mountainbiken-mitrieke3215 for me the writing test is easy. I'm so good about vocabulary, but when I am talking I don't know what to say.

[@wotto749]

I can see the conversation is flowing with ease. NO awkwardness! A perfect conversation!1

[@RubikTf]

Do you think that they have a B1 level or B2? 'Cause I have the exam next month and I haven't this level :/

[@themonkeys779]

I think it's B1

[@raketaraketa4961]

What I don't like about these exams is speaking part ,when the participants should speak and interrapt each other in order to show their communication strength . For instance here Simone seems to be more friendly one ,who asks and makes it possible for Roberto to show his speaking skills. Meanwhile Roberto's behavor is more selfish , he is not communicating , just playing "a one-way street " game . I think it's not fair .

[@mele3721]

It's a test, don't be so strict on him. I'm sure the correctors know how to grade them fairly!:)

[@edoardociraci799]

That's how I feel

[@Suki272]

Roberto is just nervous.

[@vi_toria_]

Roberto must be shy. I would be like him in this test

[@UncleJeebus]

As a qualified examiner, I can absolutely assure you that all of the interaction patterns are taken into consideration, and we will ensure that each candidate is allowed to speak for sufficient time to be able to showcase their knowledge and skills. In the last section, more of the questions are directed at Simone for this reason.

[@maki8606]

I have B1 test tomorrow but i don't study for anything😢😢 How fluent these boys speak...!!

[@fqtizahra5002]

How it was lol

[@castolo000]

Me too man, I hope I will not make silly mistakes, they can be lethal for my overall score in the test.

[@cris_tsy]

imagine the nervous the feel because of the exam and also they are being filmed. they did splendid !

[@mkiryu6076]

Oh, I'm going to have this test but I can't speak English like them... They speak so fluently, I think their English level reach to B2.

[@Hosidus]

@Joshua Chris Harrison 1008006 how did it went?

[@asiacalcagno6149]

@Joshua Chris Harrison 1008006 mee too tomorrow i'll have this exam (i am italien) and i am so scared!

[@Hosidus]

@Joshua Chris Harrison 1008006 I am very happy for your result! Don’t worry, it is normal to make mistakes because you are anxious, sooo yours is a very good result! ;)

[@Hosidus]

@@asiacalcagno6149 Buona fortuna Asia!

[@Hosidus]

@Joshua Chris Harrison 1008006 Don't mention it friend :) We got to support each other, because life is short and there's no time for hating. Good luck Joshua 😃❤️

[@ninelkaramelka]

I'm going to have this exam tomorrow but i'm not really good at speaking :(

[@lgmvam]

how did your exam go? I want to pass it too. please tell me how long the exam lasted?

[@nutelleitor3608]

got it tomorrow too

[@3mjunk339]

Saturday I will have B1 exam, i'm really nervous, but when I watch this video I feel less nervous and more confident. I like Roberto's way of speaking more clearly and fluently.Thanks!

[@zmrzlinakopeckova3439]

Watching this the night before my exam

[@cambridgeenglishtv]

Good luck!

[@macasanmartin9831]

how did you do?

[@matheuscarvalho3694]

How did you do? Hope you did well

[@zmrzlinakopeckova3439]

It went pretty well :D but I dunno the results yet

[@macasanmartin9831]

@@zmrzlinakopeckova3439 that's so cool bestie

[@user-gm2gj1xi4v]

I'm very well at grammar, but pronunciation kills me!

[@ciaaras3448]

You're russian right?😅

[@bethaniamartinez1726]

Same

[@imnoone8015]

I'm the opposite

[@AndroidsReview]

@@imnoone8015 You're polish right?

[@alvaroperez3557]

In my opinion, I think that I'm good at pronunciation but I don't like grammar at all

[@MuhammadIqbal-pt4li]

8:13-8:34 Simone, your family is watching 😂

[@freethinker8686]

They are both brilliant! Definitely above B1, more of a B2 level !

[@gaziantepliseydannmutfag8112]

But they weren't speaking about academic situations, B1 level is enough to understand all of daily conversations, if they were B2, they'd use academic language more.

[@dangr5498]

Not true. I saw a video with 2 ladies attempting b2 speaking part. These guys were better.

[@gayathrihewage]

(02/02/2022) I'm having B1 exam tomorrow. I hope everything goes well! (17/01/2022) I’ve passed the exam with 164 marks(grade A)😃so my CEFR level is B2👏

[@rebeccarivolta8343]

Hey! next week I have to do that exam too. Any suggestions?:)

[@gayathrihewage]

@@rebeccarivolta8343 Use past exams to prepare your self. Not just one time. Repeat every past exam until you’re satisfied with the results. Don’t be afraid. it’s not as hard as it seems. Good luck with your exam!🤞🏼🍀

[@dreamofice361]

@@gayathrihewage from where can we study the past exams?

[@rebeccarivolta8343]

@@gayathrihewage I just saw that you’ve passed the exam with 164 marks! Congrats! I’m so happy for you! I’m also gonna get my result soon, I’ll let you know:)

[@rebeccarivolta8343]

I got the results! I passed the exam with 162 marks!

[@pryvit_a_ya_marichka]

tomorrow I'm gonna take a PET exam and my anxiety is increasing every minute, hope I'll pass it well >

[@alessandrasanzari9841]

I feel you bro

[@chayote2303]

Same, I'm anxious and nervous >.

[@cambridgeenglishtv]

Good luck!

[@w0lm7b97]

I have mine tomorrow lmao

[@neaplant7710]

@@w0lm7b97 mine too!

[@enriquepaez931]

I learn english and I can see their fluency is amazing. I would like to speak like them in the future. Great video!

[@cambridgeenglishtv]

Thank you! 😃

[@itzelalexandra7727]

I’m really nervous about my first fce.... it’s in two days. This is an excellent video I guess they passed the test💕✨

[@cambridgeenglishtv]

You got this!

[@RubikTf]

How was?

[@christophermcewan8065]

Sometimes the most important thing is not how they did but what they learnt!

[@budgieimposter]

I'm preparing for my B1 exam tomorrow! For me, these videos are really useful for getting to know the environment better. Even though my skills in speaking aren't as good as in the other parts, I'm hopeful about getting an alright score in it!

[@polisi13]

how was your exam? 🥺

[@budgieimposter]

@@polisi13 it was better than i expected!! the people there are A LOT more friendly than they seem in the videos and the exam wasn't hard, just like the usual stuff i revised for! i can't tell you about the speaking part cause my brain tuned out and was going on pure adrenaline 🥴

[@polisi13]

@@budgieimposter wow, congratulations! 🎉 I think you are a genius)

[@budgieimposter]

@@polisi13 no u

[@polisi13]

@@budgieimposter we!! 🤝🏻

[@SV-ss3rt]

"Life's a beach"-Lightning Mcqueen 2017😂😂

[@CowboyCatRO]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@efem6077]

I'm studying for the speaking test right now. I love these videos

[@Cindy14423]

I have a exam and I was scared but this video help me my exam it coming and I am not scared anymore it made me help me so much ❤❤

[@Y0ur_Pr0bl3m]

I'm having the A2 exam in about two hours. I haven't studied at all and at this point I'm just binge watching these to help me get an idea of what I should be expecting 😘👍

[@pva.w.l]

Btw, simone has an american pronounciation, I really love it🤤can't stand strict rules of britain grammar ecc

[@maddieb2763]

Bx. British English is much nicer and classier.

[@simonedemilato8797]

Thank you, Paolo. I'm Simone: the guy in the video. I really appreciated your comment. Thanks again!!!

[@maddieb2763]

@@simonedemilato8797 You did very well, Simone. What mark did you get?

[@simonedemilato8797]

@@maddieb2763 5 out of 5

[@hungquanvo7214]

@@simonedemilato8797 So Simone, how did you feel when you were being filmed while you did your speaking test ?

[@ViviJang]

I'm having this exam this Saturday, I'm so nervous. Update (24.08.2022) I just registered in the platform and my overall score was 165, so I passed at Grade A.

[@courpsecollectioner]

I'm going to have PET on 25-27 of May. And these videos are so useful for each who learns English. Thank for video!

[@nicolomaltinti3800]

Me too! I'm so anxious about it

[@courpsecollectioner]

@@nicolomaltinti3800 I have done it! Fortunately, in the exam I got a sampler of previous years. Results I will have on Monday, but I've already known I got 22/25 for listening. Therefore, I advise you to read "b1 preliminary 1 for the revised 2020 exam"

[@Educhange]

Both are able to speak English well...

[@luzfurco2420]

I LOVE how the teachers are smiling ALL THE TIME HE TIME. Bro, I would be really nervous, but at least they're nice.

[@carmenafso]

Now with de covid pandemic it's difficult :/

[@champikanilanthi2549]

Now today I'm having my Cambridge b1 preliminary English speaking test so this vedio helps me very much to pre-ready for it and now I'm not afraid of my exam anymore

[@marcmartinezsuris895]

I am 13 too, today, I have managed to take on FCE for schools, examination.. I am willing to observe my latest results! Robert's english is outstanding for B1.. no doubt he could try B2

[@yosihabloespanol]

Robert made smile because he thought that his answer offended people😅😅🤣🤣 When he said: If you are young, summer😄😄 so If you are old you better stay at home.

[@ajan20]

Ok

[@miguelbernardo9207]

Yeah, I also thought of it hahahaah, it was so cute seeing him apologizing

[@Poppynator]

I thought it was about the word "beach" because of the pronunciation being close to the "bad word" 😀

[@yosihabloespanol]

@@Poppynator haha watch it again and see his reaction. 😁

[@ellie_mazorate]

I love the way they speak and communicate.

I'm B1, but watching this video, i don't think i'm B1 :(

[@castolo000]

I wish I could pass the speaking test with ease like these guys, I usually get so anxious when it comes to exams... And I have the B1 exam tomorrow.

[@onurkeskin4068]

their pronuncation is very good so They have a clear voice like a native speaker I like them

[@Jiax07]

Bro are u kidding me? THEY ARE SO GOOD FOR THIS AGE.. I can imagine my classmates doing this Cambridge test.. the only word they know is just ''Hello'' lol, I have 14 😭

[@gabrielaquispe921]

I am* 14. That's my case! I think they are so smart for their age. I am in intermediate 6 and I don't understand my listening task. But when I hear them, I feel bad, they know more than me.

[@claudiacubi6486]

I will have this test on Saturday and this video help me a lot in the speaking part to prepare, and the boys are really good on this test, they haven't any issue in describe the images and they don't have a lot of issue on the conversation, thanks so much Cambridge for provide this video to prepare for the text.

[@cambridgeenglishtv]

Good luck!

[@trash_guitarist9379]

How did you do?

[@aidanhoneyman8544]

Roberto's English is absolutely fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tntlimon5352]

Simone wasn't talking that much as Roberto

[@who.am.i9688]

Ikr He annoyed me sm like stfu for a sec

[@Znbchaouni__10]

​@@who.am.i9688 nah that's wild 😂🙏🏼

[@buvinduthisalaka]

i have my exam on 18th of 2024 and these cambridge videos were really good for me to learn about speaking test

[@Ontwsmlka]

At 16:50 I am going to take my exam and I am seeing these videos just to relax my anxiety and it's kind of helping

[@eliskamelicharikova8774]

I learn passivelly English for almost 13 years, actively 10 years, but I am not that good like these boys... Even when I am older than them, I still have to learn more... But learning English, French and Japanese at the same time can also be so difficult... Everything takes time... But I really enjoy watching this exams and I don't even know the reason xD

[@gioee9469]

I watched it 45 times , dk why ahahha

[@GuilhermeRandley]

Those boys are really good speakers!

[@danielatellez1707]

So great to listen these guys. Sooner I hope to see my son there.

[@francescapisapia7767]

i have my exam next week and i'm dying for the anxiety. by the way, these videos are helping me in this stressing situation and i am exercising a lot in this way! i hope i will do a good exam like this! their pronunce is quite amazing! thank you!!!

[@patta3047]

I have it tomorrow 💀

[@francescapisapia7767]

@@patta3047 good luck!!!

[@fathimashanazsheriffali4230]

@Patta Even me it is tomorrow

[@paung8838]

I watched this so that i can know English and can be a native speaker. They speak very nice and they are like native speakers I like it very much. They have some grammar mistakes but I still love it. I will watch this video when I want to.

[@sinistarz0253]

These guys are around my level. I need to practice more my speaking pronunciation and vocabulary to get better! GL to everyone

[@moshu_trx]

OMGGGGGGG

[@user-zn6fw4cd5o]

good luck to you!!

[@hoanninh9905]

I love Roberto's voice! So good😍

[@chiarapezzani9675]

Loved Roberto, his vocab and pronunciation. Quite difficult for an Italian to reproduce certain sounds.

[@giovanbattistafichera8439]

difficult, but not impossible.

[@limonconsal0748]

9:01 Robert 2020

[@mvboot]

I don’t get it, why is he smiling?

[@blancoarnau]

@@mvboot because he thought he said b*tch instead of beach, but he said beach!

[@mvboot]

@@blancoarnau omg

[@alibabaintelligence8281]

@@blancoarnau :U

[@James-lv8mw]

@@blancoarnau HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAAHHAA

[@derekrodriguez7121]

I think i could do this so easy, I think they did it so good, if they keep practicing they'll go far

[@julianruiz1669]

SIUUUUU

[@alekomamiashvili4971]

im just 11 years old and im studing english already 6 years and im prepearing for cambridge and i hope i will do that test ...

[@gabrielp.7127]

So you did?

[@gabrielp.7127]

I did it boyss... I passed at grade B

[@gioee9469]

@@gabrielp.7127 there are b 1 and b 2...

[@luizrangel4989]

@@gabrielp.7127 good job bruh

[@valswn9401]

i feel so ready and unready at the same time for this exam

[@rubeniorio9456]

The power of youth!I'm 46 and I'm a B1 level,but I started studying english 5 years ago when I came to England to work and these guys speak absolutely a good English compered me...I think their parents have spent good money for their education,for their age they have a good accent.So,or they can go abroad to improve their speaking or,if they usually stay in Italy,they have an amazing english teacher😁😁😁.....anyway in ten years I hope to achieve my B2 English level....🤣🤣

[@xdidi9056]

Their vocabulary its very good

[@elonmusk3592]

I am going to do the PET speaking exam on next weeks Friday, to everyone else that will do this exam, I wish you the best of luck.

[@magjcarts6142]

Wonderful conversation i really love their pronunce

[@tpbchaudeii]

Thank you Cambridge English the video was good and great . I study B1 but I watch it to know speaking B1 consider its difficulty .

[@adrianpitts2390]

A great resource! Thanks very much :)

[@BpAnh10]

:)

[@BpAnh10]

👃🏿

[@otiliaponce979]

No me canso de Roberto y Simone. Son adictivos!

[@emusic03]

Hi

[@11a4-nguyenthithuynga3]

oh great , i will exam like it at august I feel worry because I haven't never gone to the exam like it yet

[@zaydervrz1296]

I loved this video , i'm begginer but I undestood it, they are both great.

[@carmenescobar467]

Sometime ago, the links with the commentaries from the examiners were put here, aren't they available anymore?

[@BRJNGSJJNMKT10]

Really good test. They were confortable to talk about the daily sitiations.

[@BaconPlayz559]

im taking b1 test tmrw.. wish me luck

[@iecmonza2863]

Those boys are really good!

[@sabz1994]

I’m going to have an exam tomorrow. Wish me luck! :)

[@MssMoli]

They're both excellent. Great pronunciation, very fluent and also you can barely sense their native accent👏👏👏

[@Jackie-fh1fw]

They both have good pronunciation and be so good at grammar

[@ramirumb8201]

I'm going to have an exam tomorrow, wish me luck :D

[@cambridgeenglishtv]

Good luck!!

[@Barbasanu55]

good luck

[@Valentina_2711]

Oh! Italians like me! I love watching these videos to improve my english :)

[@helenamynyngou]

That was perfect. They are 13 and 14 but very fluent. Bravo!👏🏽

[@gaziantepliseydannmutfag8112]

Yeah

[@Nexialist-ln5xe]

Ok... I'm watching these just hours before my B1 Preliminary for Schools test, I hope to get a decent grade.

[@kkkdkekkd]

how was it?

[@DuolingoEspanuel]

Ye how was it

[@marianarivera2240]

Watching this the night before the exam, I would take it with people I know but im still kind of new

[@AD.R0]

9:01 he was not thinking in beaches 🤣

[@sonakshikarunanaye9195]

They are both really good at English.

[@josefacastrocastillo9803]

Oh yeah! My congratulations for them. They have Level English very good.I wish some day better my Level English. With the passing of time all that learned forget. Regards from Spain.

[@Wowsl939]

I am doing my exam next week this helped a lot

[@javierperezcaravaca1666]

Me watching this video when I examine on Wednesday and it’s Monday: 👁👄👁

[@cambridgeenglishtv]

Good luck!

[@javierperezcaravaca1666]

@@cambridgeenglishtv Thanks ☺️☺️

[@javierperezcaravaca1666]

I think I’ve written the comment bad hahahaha.

[@isabellauliana548]

Are u Brazilian??

[@Gloriareyes03]

This weekend I have the exam, I’m super nervous and I think I’m not prepared enough

[@rnaquliyeva3022]

He told that museum very boring but I dont think so.For me museum very interecting outdoors activity. :) andd I am very happy because I found youtube channel like this😌good luck😌

[@laladyy]

I'm having this exam tomorrow.. I'm feeling very stressed right now because I'm afraid I won't pass it... I'll just keep preparing myself and pray

[@evalle2889]

They are brilliant

[@syood]

OMG, these two boys are really good at English! I have this exam today, but I'm a bit nervous because I haven't got enough practice to speak like them^^

[@jessysingh2693]

Anddd

[@donramitas]

how did it went?

[@syood]

@@donramitas thanks for worrying)) I've passed it, and I've got a "5" (the highest mark). I was really nervous about speaking part of the exam, but I was shocked how good it's been going!

[@donramitas]

@@syood Wow! Congratulations! It's nice reading a person who was nervous for taking the test at first but passed it flawlessly :D

[@syood]

@@donramitas thank u^^

[@aitorfont1560]

i have this exam in 1 month... they speak really good

[@astrax5913]

great*

[@donnarogers97]

I'm having this exam in 5 days! Hope I'll have good luck.

[@Lvzvrxk26k]

Ima have this exam in a few months

[@audamonia]

Tomorrow I will have my B1 PET exam and these videos really help me get some answer examples

[@ra2914]

I'm having my exam tomorrow and i'm a little bit nervous even though I have studied before.

[@hangoseven]

I'm actually 10 and i'm going to prepare for this test. TYSM for the video. It will help me a lot. =)

[@delfinagamenara9610]

This will be my second Cambridge. I'm preparing with my school. However, I'm watching videos to understand better as I want an A.

[@cambridgeenglishtv]

Best of luck!

[@AH-dc8le]

Tomorrow I will have BEC exam, I hope to pass this exam because I'm so worried and I can't wait it.

[@marinaalonso7323]

Their pronunciation is perfect!!!!

[@marialorusso1822]

I have my B1 exam tomorrow. I'm very anxious about speaking.

[@rubenvaldez5710]

Im seeing this because the wednesday is my speaking exam and im very nervous because the practices are a bit dificult for me but seeing this boys makes me feel not so worried about my exam

[@cambridgeenglishtv]

Good luck with your exam!

[@kameltlm4271]

Thank you very much for your lesson