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Cambridge English Placement Test For Young Learners Teachers Guide
Cambridge English Placement Test For Young Learners Teachers Guide
230
220
C2 210 C2 Proficiency
PROFICIENT
200
C1 190 C1 Advanced
180
B2 B2 First
INDEPENDENT
160
B1 150 B1 Preliminary
for Schools
140
A2 Key for
Schools
A2 130
A2
Flyers
BASIC
120
Young Learners
A1 110 A1 Movers
100
Pre
A1
Pre A1
90
Starters
80
The certificates
Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers tests
encourage children to move forward in their
language learning by celebrating their progress
and achievements. At each level children receive a
certificate. The number of shields (from 1 to 5) in
three key skill areas (listening, reading and writing
and speaking) shows what a young learner can do
and points them to the next stage of their journey.
… follow very short stories in … understand and follow simple … give simple descriptions of
simple language instructions objects, pictures and actions
… understand some very simple … recognise and write the letters … understand simple written
descriptions of everyday objects of the English alphabet sentences
This is blue.
The children went to
the park.
… spell her/his name and simple … name some familiar people and … understand
words things simple stories
with the help
of pictures
Anna dog cat mum brother
cat dog cow dad
… understand some very short … copy words, phrases and short … understand
conversations sentences simple signs and
notices Do not
the animfeed
I like tennis. als
I like football.
This is a television
This is a television
… answer questions about school … ask basic questions about … talk briefly about things they
activities everyday topics have done
To read I read a
What is our
a story Do you like Yes, I do magazine
homework
pop music? yesterday
today?
… write short sentences about … write simple descriptions of … link sentences with connectors
what they like or dislike objects and people (and, because, then)
… tell a very simple story with the … write short … tell a story
help of pictures simple stories using pictures or
using pictures their own ideas
I went to the
beach today
Learners become …
Pre A1 A1 A2
Starters Pre
Movers Flyers
A1
… lifelong learners
English
for life …
C2 Proficiency
C1 Advanced
B2 First
B1 Preliminary
A2 Key
Test format
Listening Reading and Writing
Four parts, each with five questions. An example Four parts, each with up to 10 questions. An
is provided at the beginning of each part. example is provided at the beginning of each
Students hear each part twice. part.
Click on the Next button to begin the Listening part of the test. You have finished the Listening part of the test. Now click Next to start the Reading and Writing section.
Test results
The placement test is marked automatically and results
are available straight away. This means you can make
immediate decisions about which classes and courses are
best for your students.
• You can choose to view the results of all students or
filter results by other details (e.g. login, name, test
date).
• You can print clear, easy-to-understand reports for one
student or groups of students.
Each student’s result shows which Cambridge English
Qualification they are ready to start preparing for – Pre A1
Starters, A1 Movers or A2 Flyers.
Penfriends
Penfriends is an exciting way for children
learning English to connect with each other
across the world, through their school. Your
students can design and exchange cards with
students at schools throughout the world.
www.cambridgeenglish.org/penfriends
Teacher webinars
You can find out more about our exams at
our free online seminars for teachers. Led
by a team of experts, the webinars give
teachers the opportunity to ask questions and
download:
• support materials
• a certificate of attendance
• a recording of the presentation.
www.cambridgeenglish.org/webinars
English at School
Activity sheet for Pre A1 Starters
School
Note to the teacher: The English at School picture is used with this activity sheet
Look at the picture. Can you see the computer room?
Read the sentences. Write yes or no.
Examples
The teacher is a man. yes
…………........................………….
The children look sad. no
…………........................………….
Questions
1. A child is asking the teacher a question. …………........................………….
2. There are three boys in the classroom. …………........................………….
3. The chairs are green. …………........................………….
4. There are four computers on the table. …………........................………….
5. A monkey is sitting on a computer. …………........................………….
Examples
Where are the children? classroom
in the …………..........................
How many children are there? five
…………........................………….
Questions
6. What colour are the chairs? …………........................………….
7. What is the teacher doing? …………........................………….
8. Who has a small computer? a …………........................………….
9. What is on the wall? a …………........................………….
Note to the teacher: The English at School picture is used with this activity sheet
Look at the picture. Can you see the library?
Read the sentences. Write yes or no.
Examples
The teacher has brown hair. yes
…………........................………….
The children are hopping. no
…………........................………….
Questions
1. The library is above the café. …………........................………….
2. The library floor is purple. …………........................………….
3. Two girls are laughing. …………........................………….
4. A boy is climbing. …………........................………….
5. Two boys are talking loudly. …………........................………….
Example
Saturday
Charlie thought it was …………........................………….
Questions
6. But it was …………........................…………. and Charlie had to go to school.
7. Charlie’s friends, Fred, …………........................…………. and Mary were there.
8. Lily called Charlie on …………........................…………. .
9. Charlie has to …………........................…………. as quickly as he can.
10. Charlie gets to school but he is the …………........................…………. inside!
Note to the teacher: The English at School picture is used with this activity sheet
Look at the picture. Can you see the art room?
Read the sentences. Write yes or no.
Examples
Some of the children are excited. yes
…………........................………….
The children are painting a boy. no
…………........................………….
Questions
1. The boy at the back is using yellow paint. …………........................………….
2. The girl painting flowers is wearing grey shorts. …………........................………….
3. The boy with purple hair is using a large brush. …………........................………….
4. The teacher is looking worried. …………........................………….
5. There is an umbrella on the shelf. …………........................………….
Now look at the school café. Read the story. Choose a word from the box. Write the
correct word next to numbers 6–10. There is one example.
Example
lunch
It was time for …………........................…………. at school. The students were very
lunch
(6)…………........................…………. and very noisy! “I want (7)………….....................……
……. and salad!” shouted William. pizza
chopsticks
“What’s this?” asked David, looking at the food on his (8)………….....................…………..
“Is it pasta?” hungry
“No, it’s peas,” said Emma. “I don’t think you can use a (9)………….....................………… plate
. and fork.” knife
“I have a good idea,” said Robert. “Why don’t you try (10)………….....................………….
?”
“That’s a great idea,” said David.
Show your sentence to another student. Ask the student to read your sentence
and tell you the missing word.
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1. Why should children take the Cambridge English Placement Test for Pre A1
Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers?
It is important to teach children at a level that matches their existing skills and level. Lessons that are too
easy can bore students and lessons that are too hard can mean students lose confidence. The Cambridge
English Placement Test for Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers is an adaptive test that is designed to
assess a child’s ability and give valuable information to teachers and parents.
3. We are a school. How can we order placement tests for our students?
Talk to your local exam centre or to the Cambridge Assessment English office in your country.
4. How much does a Cambridge English Placement Test for Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers
and A2 Flyers cost? Is there a bulk purchase discount?
Talk to your local exam centre or to the Cambridge Assessment English office in your country to find out
more about pricing. There is a bulk purchase discount if you buy more tests.
8. I have more students than computers. Can I run more than one session?
You can run more than one session on the same day, or sessions on different days.
9. Should I run preparation classes before students take the placement test?
No, but you can help your students understand what the test is like by trying the online demo.
11. Can a student enter for a Cambridge English Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2
Flyers exam without first doing a Cambridge English Placement Test for Pre A1
Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers?
Yes. The placement test is to help place students in classes and is not a requirement.
13. What are the minimum technical requirements for running the tests?
Minimum technical requirements for each computer
RAM 512 MB
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