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Pre A1 · Ages 6–12

Pre A1 YL Listening

Try our free Pre A1 Listening test for children aged 6–12. In just 20 minutes, check your readiness for the listening exam. Instant results available — get yours by email!

Pre A1 Young Learners Listening

A1 Listening Test

There are 20 questions.
You have 20 minutes.

Please type your name to begin the test.

Please add your email and full name if you would like your results sent to your email, and a certificate if you passed thePre A1 Young Learners Listening.

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Part 1
- 5 questions -

Look at the picture. Listen and look. There is one example.


Birthday Party
1: Becky

2:
3:
4:
5:
6:

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Part 2
- 5 questions -

Look at the picture. Listen and write a name or a number.

There are two examples.

Example:

What is the girl's name?     Sam

How old is she?     9

1. What is the number of Nick's house?

2. What's Nick's baby brother's name?

3. How old is Anna's cat? years old

4. What's Anna's favourite cat's name?

5. How many cats does Anna have? cats

Part 3
- 5 questions -

Look at the pictures. Now listen and look. This is an example.

What is Jack doing in the park?

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- Part 3 -


Look at the pictures. Listen and choose the correct.

What is the new animal at the zoo?

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- Part 3 -

Look at the pictures. Listen and choose the correct.

What doesn't Mary have?

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- Part 3 -

Look at the pictures. Listen and choose the correct.

Where's Becky's football shirt?

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- Part 3 -

Look at the pictures. Listen and choose the correct.



What’s Kim wearing?

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- Part 3 -

Look at the pictures. Listen and choose the correct.



Where's Tony's phone?

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Part 4
- 5 questions -

Look at the picture. Six different hats are in different places. Listen to the conversation.
Write the colour and name of the hat below.

There is one example.


1 =

2 =

3 = a green baseball cap

4 =

5 =

6 =

Your score is

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Starter Success

Alongside reading and writing practice, we regularly upload ESL listening and speaking exercises and videos specifically designed for the Pre A1 Listening test. These resources help young learners build confidence and improve their skills for the listening and speaking sections of the Cambridge English Starters exam.

Here are video of the full test from Cambridge Assessment English.

You see a big picture and you point to things. Then you put three things on the picture and answer questions about it.

You will see three pictures and you will answer three questions about each picture.

You will answer three questions with a word or short phrase.

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Starter Practice

Prepare for the Pre A1 Starters Reading and Writing test with our fun and interactive practice activities, designed especially for young learners at a starter level. Our resources follow the Cambridge English Qualifications for Young Learners (YLE) and help build confidence in essential exam skills. Bookmark our site today and enjoy unlimited access to practice anytime, anywhere!

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