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American English language exams for young learners

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CEFR Levels

The Michigan Young Learners English (MYLE) tests are a fun and motivating way to assess the English of young learners ages 6-10. The tests—Bronze, Silver, and Gold—cover all four language skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking). Every test taker receives an informative certificate showing their ability level in each language skill.

4 Michigan Young Learners English

Bronze Listening

Part 1– 5 questions –

Listen and draw lines. There is one example.

Sue Ann Lucy Nick

Pat Jill Dan


Gold Listening


Listen and check (✓) the box. There is one example.

What was Grandma’s favorite job?

A ✓ B C

1 Which museum is Jack’s grandma going to work at?

A B C

2 What does Jack enjoy doing most in museums?

A B C


Silver Reading & W

riting


Look and read and write.

Examples

The dog is playing in some water................................. .

What’s the mother wearing? a purple shirt................................. .

Bronze Listening Task

Silver Writing Task

Gold Listening Task

What is on the MYLE?Michigan Language Assessment’s MYLE tests provide a clear and transparent assessment from Bronze to Gold. The tests focus on American English.

CEFR Level for Each Exam

Bronze Silver Gold

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Bronze

Listening about 20 minutes

4 parts / 20 questions

Reading & Writing

20 minutes 5 parts / 25 questions

Speaking 3–5 minutes 4 parts

Silver



Reading & Writing



Gold



Reading & Writing



• one examiner & one candidate

General Information

What should a child bring to the test?

Children must bring colored pencils or pens (red, blue, green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, black, brown, and gray), and an ordinary pen or pencil.

How are the MYLE tests scored?

The center where the child takes the test sends completed test materials to Cambridge Assessment English for scoring. A team of trained raters scores each test carefully. Qualified speaking examiners score the speaking tests.

What about children who need accommodations?

Michigan Language Assessment wants everyone to be able to demonstrate language ability under circumstances that are fair and equitable. Accommodations can be requested, which may include changes in the format or the administration of the test.

When are the MYLE tests offered?

All test centers choose their own MYLE exam dates, provided that the dates are reserved at least five weeks before the exam date.

Certificate

Each test taker receives a certificate and statement of results. Test takers earn medals to reflect their proficiency. The maximum score is five medals for each part of the test. A result of one medal means the child can improve significantly in that skill; five medals means that the child did very well in that skill and answered most questions correctly. The certificate also notes strengths, weaknesses, and things to work on next.

With a total of ten medals or more, a child could be ready to start preparing for the next MYLE exam or to move to the next Michigan Test: MET Go! for young teens.

Preparing for MYLE

Sample test materials, free lesson plans, and classroom activities are available on the Michigan Language Assessment website.


Complete sample tests for each MYLE level are available for download on our website.

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CEFR level

A2

A1

Pre

A1

Bronze Listening and Speaking Reading and Writing

CEFR Pre-A1

Can understand letters of the English alphabet when heardCan understand some simple spoken instructions given in

short simple phrasesCan understand some simple spoken questions about self—

such as name, age, favorite things, or daily routineCan understand some very simple spoken descriptions of

people—such as name, gender, age, mood, appearance, or what they are doing

Can understand some very simple spoken descriptions of everyday objects—such as how many, color, size, or location

Can understand some very short conversations that use familiar questions and answers

Can name some familiar people or things—such as family, animals, and school or household objects

Can give very basic descriptions of some objects and animals—such as how many, color, size, or location

Can respond to very simple questions with single words or a “yes/no” response

Can read and understand some simple sentences, including questions

Can follow some very short stories written in very simple language

Can write the letters of the English alphabetCan write name using the English alphabetCan copy words, phrases, and short sentencesCan spell some very simple words correctly

Silver Listening and Speaking Reading and Writing

CEFR A1

Can understand very simple spoken dialogues about familiar topics with the help of pictures

Can understand very simple spoken descriptions about people and objects

Can express agreement or disagreement with someone using short, simple phrases

Can respond to questions on familiar topics with simple phrases and sentences

Can give simple descriptions of objects, pictures, and actionsCan tell a very simple story with the help of picturesCan ask someone how they are and ask simple questions

about habits and preferences

Can understand some simple signs and noticesCan read and understand some short factual texts with the

help of picturesCan read and understand some short, simple stories about

familiar topics with the help of picturesCan write short, simple phrases and sentences about

pictures and familiar topicsCan write simple sentences giving personal detailsCan write short, simple sentences about likes and dislikes

Gold Listening and Speaking Reading and Writing

CEFR A2

Can understand instructions given in more than one sentenceCan understand simple spoken descriptions of objects,

people, and eventsCan understand simple conversations on everyday topicsCan ask basic questions about everyday topicsCan tell short, simple stories using pictures or own ideasCan give simple descriptions of objects, pictures, and actionsCan talk briefly about activities done in the past

Can understand simple written descriptions of objects, people, and events

Can understand simple, short stories containing narrative tenses

Can read and understand short texts, even if some words are unknown

Can link phrases or sentences with connectors like “and,” “because,” and “then”

Can write simple descriptions of objects, pictures, and actions

Can write a short, simple story using pictures or own ideas

The table below provides a summary of the language abilities of young learners at the Pre-A1 to A2 levels of the CEFR:


Bronze, Silver, and GoldMichigan Young Learners English (MYLE) tests are produced by Michigan Language Assessment, a joint venture between Cambridge Assessment English and the University of Michigan. They are designed to help children achieve internationally recognized standards of English. There are three levels—Bronze, Silver, and Gold—which are linked to the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages at levels A1 and A2.

There is no pass or fail on the MYLE. All children receive a certificate which shows how many medals they receive in each skill (Speaking, Reading & Writing, and Listening). The maximum score is five medals.

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