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Cambridge ESOL Young Learners English Tests

Cambridge ESOL Young Learners English Tests. Today’s Presentation. Who takes the Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) tests? How could learning English at primary school age benefit my child? How could taking Cambridge YLE tests benefit my child?

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Cambridge ESOL Young Learners English Tests

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  1. Cambridge ESOL Young Learners English Tests

  2. Today’s Presentation • Who takes the Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) tests? • How could learning English at primary school age benefit my child? • How could taking Cambridge YLE tests benefit my child? • Where and when could my child take the tests? • What could I do to help my child study for the tests?

  3. designed for children aged 6 -12 • candidates in over 140 countries 1. Who takes the tests?

  4. 2. How could learning English at primary school age benefit my child? • a receptive age • the growth of confidence • the advantage of early progress

  5. 3. How could taking Cambridge YLE tests 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

  6. A clear, motivating measure of progress marking & certification 3 levels

  7. 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

  8. short papers, short tasks A positive introduction to external tests

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

  10. A first step to gaining a skill which is useful in adult life Common European Framework Levels Other Cambridge ESOL general English tests

  11. 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

  12. 4. Where and when could my child take Cambridge YLE tests? • at authorised Cambridge ESOL Examination Centres • no fixed timetable

  13. 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 www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/young-learners

  14. Starters – Reading and Writing

  15. Movers - Listening

  16. Flyers - Speaking

  17. Contact Us University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations 1 Hills Road Cambridge CB1 2EU UK Keep up to date with what's new via the Cambridge ESOL website www.CambridgeESOL.org

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