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Pre A1 Starters is the start of a child’s language learning journey. The test is made up of three papers developed to encourage and motivate young learners.
Exam format
About 20 minutes
Pre A1 Starters Listening test has four parts. Each part begins with one or two examples. Children will hear each recording twice. Children may achieve a maximum of 5 shields.
Part 1:
Part 2:
Part 3:
Part 4:
20 minutes
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. Children may achieve a maximum of 5 shields.
Part 1:
Part 2:
Part 3:
Part 4:
Part 5:
3 – 5 minutes
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. Children may achieve a maximum of 5 shields.
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Part 2:
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Part 4:
Information for candidates and families
Activities for families
Download the Cambridge English activity booklet for parents of young learners.
Can Do statements
Linked to the CEFR, Can Do statements show what a learner can do at each level.
Sample tests
Pre A1 sample papers
You can download the Listening sample tests from the introduction page of the sample papers.
Word List and Word List Picture Book
- The colourful Pre A1 Starters Word List Picture Book has many of the words children have to learn for the Pre A1 Starters test.
Wordlist Picture book - You can use the Pre A1 Starters Wordlist to help children to improve their English and learn new words.
Wordlist - The Pre A1 Starters classroom activities book will help children get better at English and learn new words.
Classroom activities book
- The Pre A1 Starters progress charts for students and teachers will help motivate learners.
Progress charts
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.
Exam format
Pre A1 Starters is the start of a child’s language learning journey. The test is made up of three papers developed to encourage and motivate young learners.
About 20 minutes
Pre A1 Starters Listening test has four parts. Each part begins with one or two examples. Children will hear each recording twice. Children may achieve a maximum of 5 shields.
Part 1:
Part 2:
Part 3:
Part 4:
20 minutes
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. Children may achieve a maximum of 5 shields.
Part 1:
Part 2:
Part 3:
Part 4:
Part 5:
3 – 5 minutes
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. Children may achieve a maximum of 5 shields.
Part 1:
Part 2:
Part 3:
Part 4:
Information for candidates and families
Activities for families
Download the Cambridge English activity booklet for parents of young learners.
Can Do statements
Linked to the CEFR, Can Do statements show what a learner can do at each level.
Sample tests
Pre A1 sample papers
You can download the Listening sample tests from the introduction page of the sample papers.
Word List and Word List Picture Book
The colourful Pre A1 Starters Word List Picture Book has many of the words children have to learn for the Pre A1 Starters test.
- Wordlist Picture book
You can use the Pre A1 Starters Wordlist to help children to improve their English and learn new words. - Wordlist
The Pre A1 Starters classroom activities book will help children get better at English and learn new words. - Classroom activities book
The Pre A1 Starters progress charts for students and teachers will help motivate learners. - Progress charts
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.