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link to the test: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/young-learners-sample-papers-2018-vol1.pdf

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Students practice simple introductions." A/an. animals, and numbers 1-10.

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Test format

Pre A1 Starters is made up of three papers developed to encourage and motivate young learners. You can see exactly what's in each paper below.

Linked to the CEFR, Can Do statements show what a learner can do at each level. Read the Can Do statements for Starters, Movers and Flyers.

playlist What's in the Listening paper?

Pre A1 Starters Listening test has four parts. Each part begins with one or two examples. Children will hear each recording twice.

Summary Part 1 Part 2

What should children practise?

Listening for numbers and spelling.

Part 3

What should children practise?

Listening for specific information.

How many questions are there?

5

Part 4
openbook What's in the Reading and Writing paper?

Pre A1 Starters Reading and Writing test has five parts. Each part begins with one or two examples. For all parts of the Reading and Writing test, children must spell their answers correctly.

Summary Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

What's in Part 3?

Five pictures of objects. Children have to find the right word in English for the object. After each picture there are some dashes (- - -) to show how many letters are in the word, and some jumbled letters. Children have to put the jumbled letters in the right order to make the word.

What should children practise?

Spelling single words.

How many questions are there?

5

Part 4 Part 5
megaphone What's in the Speaking paper?

Pre A1 Starters Speaking test has four parts. Children take the test alone with the examiner, but someone they know who speaks their language (like their teacher) will introduce them to the examiner and explain what to do in their own language.

Summary Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

What should children practise?

Understanding and answering spoken questions.

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The Pre A1 Starters (YLE Starters) exam is made up of Listening, Reading and Writing, and Speaking papers, which last up to 45 minutes in total.

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YLE Cambridge English Starters Mock Exam Paper

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It was nice to see the limitation of assessments because it emphasized the importance of considering multiple factors beyond test scores, such as social and emotional development, individual strengths and challenges, and diverse learning styles and backgrounds.

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What are age-appropriate formats in the assessment of young learners? ASli Saglam

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What are age-appropriate formats in the assessment of young learners? ASli Saglam

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Can you provide links to some exams designed for young learners?