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Complete by Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a trusted, research-informed course designed to help learners achieve success in the B1 Preliminary (PET) and B1 Preliminary for Schools exams. Renowned for its “Complete approach to language development and exam training,” the course combines motivating, teen-friendly topics, visually appealing units, and exam insights drawn from years of candidate performance data to build student confidence from the very first lesson. Within each module are embedded grammar reference boxes, a contextual phrasal verb builder, regular vocabulary and grammar reviews, pronunciation support, and a detailed Writing Bank—all working together to strengthen students’ practical and exam-ready language skills. Teachers are backed by the Cambridge One digital suite, featuring Test & Train Self‑Study, Practice Extra, Presentation Plus, class audio tracks, and interactive eBooks, offering intuitive classroom management, seamless exam practice, and flexible lesson delivery options.
Our Complete Preliminary Teacher Training offers a blended learning experience—fully available both online and face‑to‑face—led by Cambridge‑accredited trainers, typically featuring contributions from Emma Heyderman, co‑author of Complete Preliminary 2nd Edition. Teachers will explore every component of the course—including the Student’s Book, Workbook with Online Practice, and Teacher’s Book with Digital Pack (incorporating Class Audio, Exam advice, Vocabulary & Grammar review, Writing Bank, and Phrasal Verb Builder)—in practical workshops that cover unit walkthroughs, lesson planning, and sample teaching with Complete’s proven exam‑training methodology (“Complete formula”) . Sessions also include hands‑on training with the Cambridge One digital toolkit—Presentation Plus, Practice Extra, Test Generator, and in-app Test & Train—for a seamless mixed‑ability classroom and exam preparation ecosystem. By the end of the programme, participants gain not just theoretical insight but true classroom readiness: the skills, digital proficiency, and author-guided strategies needed to deliver engaging, stress‑free preparation courses that build students’ confidence and exam success.
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🎓 ELT Career & Exam Specialisation
Emma Heyderman is a renowned ELT professional with over three decades of experience in exam-centered coursewriting, teacher training, and consultancy. She has authored materials for major publishers such as Cambridge University Press (e.g. Complete, Compact Key) and Macmillan, and currently works as a freelance trainer and author—often collaborating with Cambridge-accredited institutions and school-led institutes. Her leadership extends across the Cambridge qualification cycle from KET to PET and beyond.
A co‑author of the Complete series—alongside Peter May and others—Emma is specifically credited for Complete Preliminary (B1 PET) and Complete Key for Schools editions. These coursebooks are designed to guide learners through Cambridge English Exams step by step, underpinned by learner data, corpus-informed language lexis, and exam-structure alignment up to CEFR B1 level.
Emma’s contribution ensures that Complete offers learners “the most thorough preparation” for the revised B1 Preliminary exam, combining visually engaging, teen-appropriate units with embedded exam strategy, advice, and performance-based grammar and vocabulary exercises. The course train learners through a coherent Complete approach—stress-free, confidence-building, and exam-smart.
Emma played a key role in integrating essential learner tools such as the Phrasal Verb Builder, frequent Vocabulary & Grammar Reviews, the embedded Writing Bank, and pronunciation guidance. These components are paired with a digital ecosystem (Test & Train, Practice Extra, Presentation Plus, online Student/Workbook, Class Audio) to support both classroom delivery and blended learning—making Complete both teacher-friendly and learner-centered.
Exam 101: The Complete Formula in Action
Guiding students through the exam journey, one unit at a time
Explore how Complete systematically weaves exam advice, exam-style tasks, and insightful candidate data into each unit to build confidence gradually. Educators will learn the formula that turns typical exam content into familiar, stress-free learning experiences.
Cambridge Qualifications Alignment
Embedded grammar tools and phrasal verbs to support natural expression
Delve into the course’s integrated Grammar reference, Phrasal Verb Builder, and bi-unit Vocabulary & Grammar reviews, which reinforce essential language within exam-linked contexts for optimal retention.
Building Life Skills through CLIL & Values
Teaching clear speech and confident writing—built into every unit
Each book includes focused pronunciation and writing sections—spoken pronunciation practice and a detailed Writing Bank—that clarify communication expectations and systematic writing development that mirrors real exam tasks.
Digital Delivery & On-the-Go Exam Prep
Interactive tools for seamless blended or exam-centred lessons
Gain hands-on experience using Cambridge One’s Presentation Plus, Practice Extra, Test Generator, and Test & Train app. Learn to build live lessons, assign at-home practice, track progress, and automate differentiated exam practice.
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