5 / 5
Feels exactly like the real PET paper
The layout and timing match the official format closely enough that walking into my actual exam didn't feel unfamiliar at all.
Cambridge B1 Exam Simulator reviews
What learners say about Cambridge B1 Exam Simulator for Cambridge English exam preparation.
User Reviews
5 / 5
Full papers built my stamina
Sitting complete Reading and Listening papers back to back was rough at first. By paper five or six I could focus the whole way through without drifting.
5 / 5
Focus Zone fixed my Listening Part 3 problem
I kept losing marks on one specific listening part and drilling just that section repeatedly actually fixed it within a week.
5 / 5
Reels are perfect for the bus
Quick grammar and vocab exercises while commuting, nothing heavy, but it adds up over a month.
5 / 5
Explanations actually teach you something
Instead of just telling me an answer was wrong it explains the grammar behind the correct one. Made a real difference to my understanding.
5 / 5
Good step up from A2 material
I was worried B1 would be a big jump but this eased me in with a clear structure.
5 / 5
Unlimited attempts is the best part
No caps on how many papers I could do meant I could keep practising the same weak areas without running out of material.
4 / 5
Progress tracking kept me motivated
Seeing the score graph slowly climb over a few weeks kept me going on days I didn't feel like studying.
5 / 5
Web version syncs nicely with the app
I do quick sessions on my phone and longer ones on the laptop and nothing gets lost between the two.
5 / 5
This is actually built for PET, not generic intermediate
A lot of apps just say intermediate. This one is clearly tuned to the Preliminary English Test specifically, which shows in the question types.
5 / 5
Extended Feedback is worth it alone
The proper explanations behind every answer are the biggest reason I'd recommend this over other options.
5 / 5
School package worked well for our class
Our teacher used this with the whole group and it was easy for her to see who needed extra help on which parts.
5 / 5
Calm and familiar on exam day
Because the format matched what I'd practised so many times, the actual PET exam room felt almost routine.
5 / 5
Good for daily habit building
The Reels feed keeps phrasal verbs fresh without needing to sit down for a full session every day.
5 / 5
Focus Zone saved me a lot of time
Instead of doing a whole paper just to reach the ten minutes I actually needed to practise, I could jump straight to that part.
4 / 5
Solid content, teacher checked explanations show
You can tell real English teachers were involved, the wording of the explanations is clear and not robotic.
5 / 5
Simple and does the job
No complaints, straightforward PET prep.
5 / 5
Timing practice made a real difference
I used to run out of time on Reading. After a few full length papers at real exam speed that stopped happening.
5 / 5
Decent but the Reels can get repetitive
The main simulations are great. The Reels feed started feeling a bit samey after a couple weeks of daily use.
5 / 5
Verb conjugation drills in Reels helped a lot
Small thing but I always mixed up certain past tense forms and the quick repeated exercises fixed that.
5 / 5
Great for a few weeks out from the exam
I started using this about a month before my PET date and it was exactly the structured push I needed.
5 / 5
No attempt limits made all the difference
Being able to redo the same Listening paper types as many times as I wanted let me actually master the format instead of just seeing it once.
5 / 5
Interface feels like the real Cambridge test
It's a small thing but not being surprised by the layout on exam day removed one whole source of stress.
5 / 5
You get a lot here
Unlimited practice papers is hard to beat compared to separate PET practice books.
5 / 5
Helped my daughter prepare for PET
She used this for about two months before her exam and the Focus Zone was great for the parts she found tricky.
5 / 5
Solid app, wish analytics went a bit deeper
The progress tracking is useful but I'd like to see more detail broken down by question type.
5 / 5
Practical for a busy schedule
Between work and studying I didn't have time for long sessions most days, the Reels feed fit into small gaps well.
5 / 5
Listening practice removed my nerves
Full length listening papers at real speed and timing meant nothing on exam day caught me off guard.
5 / 5
Good structured approach overall
Between the full simulations and the targeted drilling it covers both broad practice and specific weak spots.
5 / 5
Reliable daily use over three months
Been on this since spring, it's held up well and kept me consistent.
4 / 5
Use of English section is well built
Clear structure and the timing forced me to get faster without losing accuracy.
5 / 5
Recommend for anyone nervous about PET format
If exam anxiety is part of your problem, doing enough full simulations here genuinely helps calm that down.
5 / 5
Good but I wanted more speaking practice
Strong on Reading, Use of English and Listening. Wouldn't mind seeing more speaking focused content added.
5 / 5
Straightforward, does what it promises
No fluff, just proper PET practice papers and clear feedback.
5 / 5
Focus Zone is genuinely efficient
Isolating one exam part to hammer instead of always doing full papers saved me a lot of study time.
5 / 5
Good for building confidence before PET
Each full paper made the next one feel less intimidating, by the end I wasn't dreading practice sessions anymore.
5 / 5
Explanations helped more than my textbook
The Extended Feedback broke down grammar points better than the textbook I was using alongside it.
5 / 5
Solid stepping stone from basic English
Coming from A2 this gave me a clear structured path into B1 level material without feeling like a huge jump.
5 / 5
Reels feed is a nice bonus feature
Wasn't expecting to like the scrolling exercises as much as I did, good for filling dead time.
5 / 5
Reliable tool for PET prep, would use again
Used it consistently for two months leading up to my exam and it did exactly what it needed to.