Cambridge English: Young Learners

Cambridge English: Young Learners, also known as Young Learners English (YLE), give a consistent measure of how well 712 yearolds are doing in the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Tests are designed to make learning fun and children are encouraged by working towards certificates and earning shields that record their progress.

Making learning English fun

Learning English and gaining the right qualification can give your child a head start in life, leading to improved employment opportunities and opening the door to studying and working abroad. Children who learn English when they are young have an advantage that will stay with them all their life. The sooner they start learning, the better with the right methods, they can learn English quickly, effectively and enjoyably. Even the most basic certificate is a start on the pathway to qualifications that are useful for work and study. Making learning a new language enjoyable is an important part of encouraging progress and building confidence.Cambridge English: Young Learners encourages younger children to work towards three certificates, Starters, Movers and Flyers. By using engaging materials, children build real language skills that develop into a good grasp of English. Download Cambridge English: Young Learners leaflet for parents (PDF 591Kb) Download Cambridge English: Young Learners leaflet for schools (PDF 588Kb)

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Cambridge English: Starters

Cambridge English: Starters, also known as Young Learners English (YLE): Starters, is the first of three Cambridge English: Young Learners tests specifically designed for school children aged between 7 and 12. Cambridge English: Starterssets your child off on their language learning adventure, introducing them to everyday written and spoken English in a fun and motivating way.

Cambridge English: Movers

Cambridge English: Movers, also known as Young Learners English (YLE): Movers, is the second of three tests specifically designed for schoolchildren aged between 7 and 12. Cambridge English: Movers shows a child is beginning to deal with everyday written and spoken English at a very basic level.

Cambridge English: Flyers

Cambridge English: Flyers, also known as Young Learners English (YLE): Flyers, is the highest of three tests specifically designed for schoolchildren aged between 7 and 12. Cambridge English: Flyers shows a child can deal with everyday written and spoken English at a basic level.

Cambridge English: Key (KET)

Cambridge English: Key, also known as Key English Test (KET), is a basic level qualification that shows you can use English to communicate in simple situations and have achieved a good foundation in learning English.

Exam overview What's in the exam?

Marks (% of total)

Paper
Reading and Writing (1 hour 10 minutes) Listening (30 minutes, including 8 minutes' transfer time)

Content
9 parts/56 questions

Purpose

50%

Shows you can understand simple written inf signs, brochures, newspapers and magazine

5 parts/25 questions

25%

Requires you to be able to understand annou spoken material when people speak reasona

Speaking (810 minutes per pair of candidates)

2 parts

25%

Tests your ability to take part in a conversatio asking simple questions. Your Speaking test will be conducted face-to other candidates. This makes your test more reliable.

Cambridge English: Key for Schools

Cambridge English: Key for Schools, also known as Key English Test (KET) for Schools, is a qualification that shows a pupil can deal with everyday written and spoken English at a basic level.

Exam overview
Cambridge English: Key for Schools follows exactly the same format as Cambridge English: Key, also known asKey English Test (KET), and the level of the question papers is identical. The only difference is that the content and treatment of topics in Cambridge English: Key for Schools have been particularly targeted at the interests and experience of school pupils.

What's in the exam?

Marks (% of total)

Paper

Content

Purpose

Reading and Writing (1 hour 10 minutes) Listening (30 minutes, including 8 minutes' transfer time)

9 parts/56 questions

50%

Shows a pupil can understand simple written inform brochures, newspapers and magazines. They will al simple sentences and write a short message or note

5 parts/25 questions

25%

Requires a pupil to be able to understand announce spoken material when people speak reasonably slow

Speaking (810 minutes per pair of candidates)

2 parts

25%

Tests a pupils ability to take part in a conversation b asking simple questions. Their Speaking test will be face with one or two other pupils. This makes their t more reliable.

Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET)

Cambridge English: Preliminary, also known as Preliminary English Test (PET), is an intermediate level qualification in English that opens the doors to opportunities for work, study and travel.

Exam overview What's in the exam?

Marks (% of total) Purpose

Paper

Content
Reading: 5 parts/35 questions

Reading and Writing (1 hour 30 minutes) Listening (30 minutes, plus 6 minutes' transfer time) Speaking (1012 minutes per pair of candidates)

Writing: 3 parts/7 questions

50%

Shows you can read and understand the main points fro newspapers and magazines, and can use vocabulary an

4 parts/25 questions

25%

Requires you to be able to follow and understand a rang materials including announcements and discussions ab

4 parts

25%

Demonstrates your spoken English as you take part in c asking/answering questions, and talking freely, for exam and dislikes. Your Speaking test will be conducted facetwo other candidates. This makes your test more realist

Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools

Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools, also known as Preliminary English Test (PET) for Schools, is a qualification that shows a pupil can deal with everyday written and spoken English at an intermediate level.

Exam overview
Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools follows exactly the same format as Cambridge English: Preliminary, also known as Preliminary English Test (PET), and the level of the question papers is identical. The only difference is that the content and treatment of topics in Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools have been particularly targeted at the interests and experience of school pupils.

What's in the exam?

Marks (% of total) Purpose

Paper

Content
Reading: 5 parts/35 questions

Reading and Writing (1 hour 30 minutes) Listening (about 30 minutes plus 6 minutes of transfer time) Speaking (1012 minutes per pair of candidates)

Writing: 3 parts/7 questions

50%

Pupils need to be able to read texts from signs, journa magazines and understand the main points. They will can use vocabulary and structure by completing tasks short message, and writing a story or letter of around

4 parts/25 questions

25%

Pupils need to show they can understand the meaning recorded spoken material, including announcements, discussions about everyday life. They will also need to understand the attitudes and intentions of the speaker

4 parts

25%

Pupils take part in a conversation, asking and answeri talking freely about their likes and dislikes. They take another candidate or in a group of three.

Cambridge English: First for Schools

Cambridge English: First for Schools, also known as First Certificate in English (FCE) for Schools, shows that a student is becoming skilled in English and can use it at upper-intermediate level for work or study purposes.

Exam overview
Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools follows exactly the same format as Cambridge English: Preliminary, also known as Preliminary English Test (PET), and the level of the question papers is identical. The only difference is that the content and treatment of topics in Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools have been particularly targeted at the interests and experience of school pupils.

What's in the exam?

Marks (% of total) Purpose

Paper

Content
Reading: 5 parts/35 questions

Reading and Writing (1 hour 30 minutes) Listening (about 30 minutes plus 6 minutes of transfer time) Speaking (1012 minutes per pair of candidates)

Writing: 3 parts/7 questions

50%

Pupils need to be able to read texts from signs, journa magazines and understand the main points. They will can use vocabulary and structure by completing tasks short message, and writing a story or letter of around

4 parts/25 questions

25%

Pupils need to show they can understand the meaning recorded spoken material, including announcements, discussions about everyday life. They will also need to understand the attitudes and intentions of the speaker

4 parts

25%

Pupils take part in a conversation, asking and answeri talking freely about their likes and dislikes. They take another candidate or in a group of three.

Cambridge ESOL Skills for Life

Cambridge ESOL Skills for Life certificates test the English of adults who live, work or study in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. As part of the UK governments plans to improve levels of English, they are fully based on the Adult ESOL Core Curriculum and reflect the use of English in everyday life.

Exam overview
Cambridge ESOL Skills for Life certificates are available at five levels on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2.

What's in the exam?

Mode Entry 1 Entry 2 Entry 3
1 hour 15 minutes

Level 1

Reading

50 minutes

1 hour

1 hour 1 hour 15 minutes

Writing Speaking and Listening

40 minutes

50 minutes

1 hour

1618 minutes

1820 minutes

2022 minutes

2425 minutes

Test your English - Answers

Here are the answers to the test. The correct answers shown by a tick cross . , the wrong answers are shown by a

The results that you chose are also shown for each question, so you can compare your own answers with the correct ones. 1. Could you tell me your surname? Would you like me to spell it? Do you like my family name? How do I say that? 2. This plant looks dead. It's in the garden. It only needs some water. It's sleeping. 3. I hope it doesn't rain. Of course not. Will it be wet? So do I. 4. Are you going to come inside soon? For ever. Not long. In a minute. 5. Who gave you this book, Lucy? I bought it.

For my birthday. My uncle was. 6. Shall we go out for pizza tonight? I know that. It's very good. I'm too tired. 7. Do you mind if I come too? That's fine! I'd like to. I don't know if I can. 8. There's someone at the door. Can I help you? Well, go and answer it then. He's busy at the moment. 9. How much butter do I need for this cake? I'd like one. I'll use some. I'm not sure. 10. How long are you here for? Since last week. Ten days ago. Till tomorrow. 11. Have you guys had enough to eat? That's all right. Is there any more rice?

It's not the right time. 12. That's my coat over there. Will you take it off? No, you haven't! Here you are. 13. Let's go by bus. The train was expensive. We'll buy a ticket. It'll take too long. 14. Do you know my brother Charlie? Sorry, he's not here. I don't think I do. I know. 15. Would you like some ice in your drink or not? I hope so. Yes, I shall. I don't mind. 16. I hope I haven't ...... you any trouble by changing the arrangements. put caused made done 17. The floor is wet: don't run or you might ...... ! stoop spill

slip spin 18. When you come to my house, ...... your camera with you. take show fetch bring 19. Paul arrived at the shop ....... as the manager was closing for the day. even just still right 20. I would ...... to stay at home and relax for a change. rather better prefer enjoy 21. Is there ...... of food for everyone? adequate enough sufficient plenty 22. Lily says she's happy at school but she's ...... complaining. rarely sometimes always often

23. ...... the step when you go in. Consider Mind Attend Look 24. ...... stay the night if it's too difficult to get home. At all costs By all means In all On the whole 25. No ......Hannah is happy when you think how many prizes she has won recently. surprise problem question wonder
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Test your English - Answers

Here are the answers to the test. The correct answers shown by a tick cross . , the wrong answers are shown by a

The results that you chose are also shown for each question, so you can compare your own answers with the correct ones. 1. When can we meet again? When are you free?

It was two days ago. Can you help me? 2. My aunt is going to stay with me. How do you do? How long for? How was it? 3. When do you study? at school in the evenings in the library 4. Would you prefer lemonade or orange juice? Have you got anything else? If you like. Are you sure about that? 5. Let's have dinner now. You aren't eating. There aren't any. Tom isn't here yet. 6. The snow was ...... heavily when I left the house. dropping landing falling descending 7. I can't find my keys anywhere - I ...... have left them at work. can

must ought would 8. When a car pulled out in front of her, Jane did well not to ...... control of her bicycle. miss lose fail drop 9. According to Richard's ...... the train leaves at 7 o'clock. opinion advice knowledge information 10. When you stay in a country for some time you get used to the people's ...... of life. habit custom way system 11. The builders are ...... good progress with the new house. getting doing making taking 12. She is now taking a more positive ...... to her studies and should do well. attitude

behaviour manner style 13. My father ...... his new car for two weeks now. has had has is having had 14. What differences are there ...... the English spoken in the UK and the English spoken in the US? among between beside with 15. At 6 p.m. I started to get angry with him because he was late ...... as usual. in general. typically. usually. 16. ...... you get your father's permission, I'll take you skiing next weekend. Although Provided As Unless 17. A local company has agreed to ...... the school team with football shirts. contribute supply

give produce 18. I really enjoy stories that are ...... in the distant future. found set put placed 19. That old saucepan will come in ...... when we go camping. convenient fitting handy suitable 20. Anyone ...... after the start of the play is not allowed in until the interval. arrives has arrived arriving arrived 21. I didn't ...... driving home in the storm so I stayed overnight in a hotel. fancy desire prefer want 22. The judge said that those prepared to...... in crime must be ready to suffer the consequences. involve engage undertake

enlist 23. Marianne seemed to take ...... at my comments on her work. annoyance insult offence indignation 24. You should not have a dog if you are not ...... to look after it. prepared adapted arranged decided 25. The farmhouse was so isolated that they had to generate their own electricity ...... current. supply. grid. power.
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CEF Levels
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF or CEFR) was put together by the Council of Europe as a way of standardising the levels of language exams in different regions. It is very widely used internationally and all important exams are mapped to the CEFR. There are six levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2. These are described in the table below.

Click here to see which exams are at which CEFR levels. Click here to do a test to see which level to study at and here to see what grammar you should know at each level. This page in Spanish, French, German Council of Europe levels

Description
The capacity to deal with material which is academic or cognitively demanding, and to use language to good effect at a level of performance which may in certain respects be more advanced than that of an average native speaker. Example: CAN scan texts for relevant information, and grasp main topic of text, reading almost as quickly as a native speaker. All practice tests at this level The ability to communicate with the emphasis on how well it is done, in terms of appropriacy, sensitivity and the capacity to deal with unfamiliar topics. Example: CAN deal with hostile questioning confidently. CAN get and hold onto his/her turn to speak. All practice tests at this level The capacity to achieve most goals and express oneself on a range of topics. Example: CAN show visitors around and give a detailed description of a place. All practice tests at this level The ability to express oneself in a limited way in familiar situations and to deal in a general way with nonroutine information. Example: CAN ask to open an account at a bank, provided that the procedure is straightforward. All practice tests at this level An ability to deal with simple, straightforward information and begin to express oneself in familiar contexts. Example: CAN take part in a routine conversation on simple

C2
Mastery

C1
Effective Operational Proficiency

B2
Vantage

B1
Threshold

A2

Waystage

predictable topics. All practice tests at this level A basic ability to communicate and exchange information in a simple way. Example: CAN ask simple questions about a menu and understand simple answers.

A1
Breakthrough