1. Introducing YLE

2. Aims
to familiarise teachers with the content of the Cambridge Young Learners EnglishTests
to consider the level of each test
to discuss the benefits of using the YLE

3. Aims of the YLE Tests relevant and meaningful accurate and fair
positive first impression
effective learning and teaching

4. Relevant and meaningful
appropriate and useful
enjoyable
reflect their experiences
topics relevant to children at this age
internationally accessible

5. Accurate and fair valid and reliable the 4 skills emphasis on
oral and aural skills
understanding
simple, clearly-focused tasks
clearly defined content and format

6. Accurate and fair: marking and assessment
marked by Cambridge ESOL
Oral Examiners
14-day turnaround

7. A positive first impression
progress can be perceived
attractively presented
fun elements
feel at ease
everyone receives an award

9. on the classroom is a key factor
impact
on the classroom is a key factor

10. The Common European Framework of Reference
IELTS 9 8 6 5 7 2 3 1
BEC
Preliminary
BEC Vantage
Higher
Movers
Starters
Flyers
YLE
Break-
through 4
ALTE
Levels A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
CEFR
KET
PET
FCE
CAE
CPE
General English
BULATS 4 4

11. YLE in the world Initial development 1993-1997
Launched worldwide in 1997
Revision process
Revised format in 2007
Candidates in over 60 countries

12. Overview of the Tests Listening, Reading and Writing, Speaking
7–12 years
syllabus for each level
administrative flexibility
Special circumstances:
special arrangements
special consideration
malpractice

13. The Listening Tests Length (approx.) Parts Questions Starters 20 mins4 20
Movers
25 mins 5 25
Flyers

14. The Reading & Writing Tests
Length
Parts
Questions
Starters
20 mins 5 25
Movers
30 mins 6 40
Flyers
40 mins 7 50

15. The Speaking Tests Length Parts Starters 3–5 mins 5 Movers 5–7 mins 4
Flyers
7–9 mins

16. Handbook information a description a chart
recommendations for candidate preparation
number of questions
what candidates hear (Listening and Speaking)
what candidates look at
what candidates read
how candidates answer
what language is being tested.

17. Grammar and structures list
Prepositions of place Put the clock next to the picture.
Question words Who is that man?
Where is Alex?
Impersonal you How do you spell that?
Have + obj + inf Lucy has a book to read.
ing forms as nouns Swimming is good.
I like swimming.

18. Activity 2 key 1 Shall for suggestions Flyers 2 adverbs of frequency
Movers 3
comparatives 4
have got
Starters 5
-ing forms as nouns 6
relative clauses 7
going to 8
Let’s

19. Vocabulary lists alphabetical vocabulary lists per level
combined alphabetical vocabulary lists
thematic lists
combined grammatical vocabulary list

20. Activity 3: topics
Think of three topics you normally teach students who are aged between 7 and 12. For each topic, write 2–3 words which you would teach at this level for each part of speech.
For example:
the body and face
mouth, arm, eye
smile, look

21. YLE topics animals the body and face clothes colours
family and friends
food and drink
the home
places
school
sports
time
toys
transport
materials
health
weather
work

22. Progression up the levels
similar tasks
differences:
language to process
picture support
distractors

23. Language to process Starters single sentence, same format
Movers 1 or 2 sentences, variety in format
Flyers 1 or 2 longer sentences, more complex
sentences, variety in format

24. Picture support
Starters sentences based on pictures sentences beside each picture.
Movers pictures and words
sentences not beside picture
Flyers no pictures

25. Distractors Starters no distractors Movers 1 distractor
Flyers 4 distractors

26. Why use YLE Tests? reflect children’s experience and learning
prepare them for the higher level exams
are accurate and fair
are attractive and child-friendly
have no pass/fail
allow for special circumstances

27. Why use YLE Tests? They’re easy to integrate into the curriculum.
They provide positive washback.

28. Further information the YLE Handbook sample papers exam reports
Information for candidates
Leaflet for parents and guardians
DVD – ‘All about YLE’
further seminars
‘How to do well in the Cambridge YLE Tests’
Teaching Resources website:

29. Further information University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
1 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB1 2EU, UK
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