Overview of Cambridge English Tests and Their Levels
1. Pre-A1 Starters
- Level: Pre-A1
- Description: Designed for young learners, typically in primary education, to introduce them to everyday written and spoken English in a fun and engaging way.
- Skills Assessed: Listening, Reading and Writing, Speaking
2. A1 Movers
- Level: A1
- Description: Suitable for children in primary and lower secondary education, building on skills learned at the Pre-A1 level.
- Skills Assessed: Listening, Reading and Writing, Speaking
3. A2 Flyers
- Level: A2
- Description: The highest of the three Cambridge English: Young Learners exams, providing a solid foundation for further English learning.
- Skills Assessed: Listening, Reading and Writing, Speaking
4. A2 Key (KET)
- Level: A2
- Description: Measures basic communication skills in English, suitable for beginners.
- Skills Assessed: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking
5. B1 Preliminary (PET)
- Level: B1
- Description: Indicates that a learner can handle everyday English at an intermediate level.
- Skills Assessed: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking
6. B2 First (FCE)
- Level: B2
- Description: Tests the ability to use everyday written and spoken English at an upper-intermediate level.
- Skills Assessed: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, Speaking
7. C1 Advanced (CAE)
- Level: C1
- Description: Demonstrates high-level English skills needed for academic and professional success.
- Skills Assessed: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, Speaking
8. C2 Proficiency (CPE)
- Level: C2
- Description: The highest level, indicating near-native proficiency in English.
- Skills Assessed: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, Speaking
Other Specialized Exams
- Business English Certificates (BEC): Focus on business-related language skills. Available at Preliminary (B1), Vantage (B2), and Higher (C1) levels.
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Jointly managed by Cambridge Assessment English, designed for higher education and global migration purposes. It assesses English proficiency across all four skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
- Linguaskill: A flexible online test that assesses general or business English, useful for organizations and institutions.
Authentic Examination Papers from Cambridge English Language Assessment For Revised Exam from 2020. Authentic examination papers from Cambridge Assessment English provide perfect practice because they are EXACTLY like the real exam. Inside A2 Key for the revised 2020 exam you'll find four complete examination papers from Cambridge Assessment English. Be confident on exam day by working through each part of the exam and scoring system so you can familiarise yourself with the format and practise your exam technique.
The book contains transcripts, sample Writing answers, scripts for the Speaking test, and sample answer sheets. Download the audio for the Listening tests, example Speaking test video and answer keys with extra explanations (instructions on inner front cover), or access your audio and video directly via QR codes in the book.
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