Preliminary English Test (PET) Course

The PET exam (Preliminary English Test) is an ideal qualification for intermediate users of English who want to use English more effectively in the workplace, in social situations or for study. It is one of the most widely accepted international English tests in the world and recognized by thousands of colleges, employers and governmental departments around the globe.

This exam covers all four English language skills (Speaking, listening, reading and writing) and focuses on practical language commonly used in work, social or academic situations.

Preparing for this exam will help improve your overall English abilities and build your confidence, allowing you to communicate more effectively in a variety of situations. It is also a popular route to taking more advanced English examinations such as the First Certificate in English (FCE).

Apart from one to one tuition, we also cater for small groups so you may come along with your friends and learn together. Preparing for the PET exam can be interesting and fun!

Our other English courses are varied and interesting and cover all areas from social English conversation, presentation skills, discussion skills, interview skills and English writing in order to better prepare you for study at University or for a new job in Hong Kong.

HKEnglish.Com's one to one private tuition is the best way to improve your business English rapidly. You will get 100% attention from the teacher and instant feedback on your mistakes. One hour of customized one-to-one tuition is like 20 hours in a big class!

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PET Course Overview

This intensive customised FCE course (based in Hong Kong) focuses on the five major areas to prepare you for the FCE exam:

This intensive customized PET course focuses on the three major areas to prepare you for the PET exam:
Speaking: Speaking practice for you to be able to handle speaking test with the examiner and another candidate. This part develops your ability to ask and answer questions, express your opinions and take part in conversations.

Listening: This part of the course develops your listening skills for you to extract the main ideas, listen for specific information and understand the opinion of the speakers in practicing PET style exercises including discussions and announcements.

Reading and Writing: Develops your reading comprehension skills to enable you to extract the main points from articles in newspapers, magazines and journals as well as signs. Writing focuses on test orientated tasks include writing messages and letters, as well as writing short stories.

Extra Course Features

Homework: In order to speed up your progress, regular homework assignments will be set and marked by the tutor with relevant feedback on English grammar, style, cohesion and vocabulary use.

Flexible Times

We offer flexible times, friendly, experienced tutors and a convenient location right in the heart of the Central Business District above the Central MTR station on Hong Kong Island (HK Island and Tsuen Wan Lines). We understand your busy Hong Kong schedule as well so we also offer make up classes as well as email submission of homework.

Other Intensive Courses for University Entrance

Are you planning to enter university or college? Get ready - the easy way! This specialized course focuses on developing academic English skills for studying at university level in Hong Kong or abroad (Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA or United Kingdom) whilst preparing you to get the grade you need in the FCE exam.

We also provide one to one IELTS and TOEFL courses to prepare you for your university entrance as well as your entrance/scholarship interview and presentation.

New Courses Start Spring 2009

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