Cambridge ESOL Young 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  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 StartersListening Reading/Writing Speaking Minutes approx Total Mins approx 45 MoversListening Reading/Writing Speaking approx approx 65 FlyersListening Reading/Writing Speaking Approx approx 75

A good foundation for later studies Other Cambridge ESOL general English tests 4 skills: speaking listening reading writing

Other Cambridge ESOL general English tests Common European Framework Levels 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 learners

Starters – Reading and Writing

Movers - Listening

Flyers - Speaking

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