Cambridge ESOLYoung Learners English Tests
Today’s Presentation
1. Who takes the Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) tests?
2. How could learning English at primary school age benefit my child?
3. How could taking Cambridge YLE tests benefit my child?
4. Where and when could my child take the tests?
5. What could I do to help my child study for the tests?
designed for children aged 6 -12 candidates in over 140 countries
1. Who takes the tests?
a receptive age the growth of confidence the advantage of early progress
2. How could learning English at primary school age benefit
my child?
a clear, motivating measure of progress a pleasant introduction to external tests a good foundation for later studies a first step to gaining a skill which is useful in
adult life
3. How could taking Cambridge YLE tests benefit my child?
A clear, motivating measure of progress
3 levels
marking & certification
A positive introduction to external tests
low stakes low stress appropriate tasks for 7-12 age group presentation of tests appeals to children candidates do well
A positive introduction to external tests
short papers, short tasks
Starters Listening
Reading/Writing
Speaking
Minutes
approx 20
20
3-5
Total Mins
approx 45
Movers Listening
Reading/Writing
Speaking
approx 25
30
5-7 approx 65
Flyers Listening
Reading/Writing
Speaking
Approx 25
40
7-9 approx 75
A good foundation for later studies
Other Cambridg
e ESOLgeneral Englishtests
4 skills:speakinglisteningreadingwriting
Other Cambridg
e ESOLgeneral Englishtests
Common European Framewor
kLevels
A first step to gaining a skill which is useful in adult life
A first step to gaining a skill which is useful in adult life
Cambridge ESOL qualifications are recognised by educational organisations employers government agencies immigration authorities
4. Where and when could my child take Cambridge YLE tests?
at authorised Cambridge ESOL Examination Centres
no fixed timetable
5. What could I do to help my child prepare for the tests?
build confidence encourage practice help them learn Cambridge YLE words and
structures download material from
www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/young-learners
Starters – Reading and Writing
Movers - Listening
Flyers - Speaking
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