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Why take the YLE Flyers exam
- Research shows that children develop positive attitudes towards a foreign language and its learning through testing. Children enjoy preparing for and taking YLE exams.
- During the exam, children colour, draw, talk to the examiner, among other things, and this entertains and motivates them. At the same time, by preparing for the exam, they build a foundation for language learning and learn practical language skills.
- The test thus provides a reliable and uniform measure of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
- Every child who passes the Cambridge English: Young Learners exam receives a Cambridge English certificate as a motivation for further language study. The certificate is in the form of a report card, which shows the number of "points" achieved in the following areas: reading and writing, listening and speaking.
- Schools around the world use these tests to motivate children to learn English and show parents the progress their children are making. YLE exams are becoming increasingly popular and several thousand children take them every year in the Czech Republic alone.
- The exam corresponds to the CEFR A2 level, which should be the level that primary school children should start with.
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Content of the exam
Parts of the test: reading and writing (40 minutes), listening (approximately 20 minutes), speaking (9 minutes).
At this level, the child is already expected:
- Understands basic instructions or can participate in a basic conversation on a predictable topic
- Understands basic announcements, instructions or information
- Can complete basic forms and write notes including time, date and place
- Understands and uses basic phrases and expressions
- He can introduce himself, and answer basic questions about his person
- Can deal with English speakers who speak slowly and clearly
- Can write short, simple notes
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Information materials and sample test
Handbook for teachers: here
Sample papers 1: Question papers 1; Listening 1- audio;
Sample papers 2: Question papers 2; Listening 2- audio
Speaking: Speaking - video; Speaking - examiners comments
