Exam preparation

A1

Movers Digital

Exam preparation

A1 Movers Digital

Exam preparation

A1 Movers Digital

At a glance

A1 Movers Digital is the second of the digital Cambridge English Qualifications for young learners. Designed for maximum engagement, children find themselves transported to a dinosaur island. They create themselves as avatars and work their way along a map, completing tasks and earning rewards.

Exam format

A1 Movers Digital is made up of three components, designed to motivate young learners and encourage a positive mindset towards future learning and assessment.

Maximum 50 minutes

The A1 Movers Digital Listening test is a digital component consisting of five tasks. Each task starts with an example. In most tasks, children will hear the audio twice. In task 4, they can listen as many times as they need. Children may achieve a maximum of 5 shields.

Task 1: Story scene
Task 2: Note-taking
Task 3: Multiple matching
Task 4: Interactive dialogue
Task 5: Picture editing

Maximum 40 minutes

The A1 Movers Digital Reading and Writing test is a digital component consisting of six tasks. Each task starts with an example. Children may achieve a maximum of 5 shields.

Task 1: Information posters
Task 2: Online messages
Task 3: Spelling with definitions
Task 4: Information text
Task 5: Gap-fill story
Task 6: Comic book story

5 – 7 minutes

The A1 Movers Digital Speaking test is a face-to-face component consisting of four tasks. 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. Children may achieve a maximum of 5 shields.

Task 1: Two familiar pictures
Task 2: Picture sequence
Task 3: Picture sets
Task 4: Open-ended questions
Support and information for candidates and parents

Check the following guide to the exam, with advice on preparing, tips for the day and links to resources.

Children can have fun learning English with the Cambridge English free games and activities.

Find information and tips to help encourage your children to have fun learning English.

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Can Do statements

Linked to the CEFR, Can Do statements show what a learner can do at each level.

Sample tests

Digital

Watch this video tutorial for help on how to complete an A1 Movers Digital test. You can also explore the interactive walkthrough to see what candidates will experience on exam day.

Word List and Word List Picture Book
Speaking test videos

These videos will help your students understand what happens during a Speaking test. You can also download examiner comments for each video.