Who is this test for?
This test is for young learners, who have just started learning English in primary school or at a private language
institute.
The aim is primarily to test the learners’ ability to use the language communicatively rather than to test their
knowledge of the language system.
How is this test structured?
The test consists of a ONE-hour paper which tests Listening, Reading and to a small degree, Writing. The tasks in
the test feature the Brown family and include among other related topics, the following:
- Families
- Pets
- School
- The Body and People’s appearance
Listening Tasks
The children will listen to two passages and will be required to perform the following tasks:
- Listen to a conversation and draw a line from a name of a person or a thing to a picture of a person or
a thing.
- Listen to a conversation and put a cross (x) in the box under the correct picture for each question.
Reading and Writing Tasks
The children will be required to perform the following tasks:
- Matching questions and answers in a conversation by drawing a line between each question and answer.
- Matching sentences to pictures by drawing a line from each sentence to a picture.
- Matching pictures of objects to the word denoting the picture by drawing a line between them.
- Write the missing words in a short text by choosing the right words from a list.
Speaking
The children will be tested in class by an external assessor. They will be asked to participate in a board game and
an individual activity.
Springboard
Who is this test for?
This test is designed to motivate young learners, who have just started learning
English in primary school or a private language institution. It may be suitable as a beginners’ exam for learners
who are already familiar with the Latin script or who are working at a faster pace.
The aim is primarily to test the learners’ ability to use the language communicatively rather than to test their
knowledge of the language system.
How is this test structured?
The test consists of a ONE-hour paper, which tests Listening, Reading and Writing. The tasks in the test feature
the Brown family and include some of the following topics:
- Clothes
- Food
- Animals
- Homes
- Families
- Pets
- School
- The Body and People’s Appearance
Listening Tasks
The children will listen to two short passages and will be required to perform the following tasks:
- Listen to a conversation and draw a line from a name of a person or a thing to a picture of a person or
thing.
- Listen to a conversation and put a cross (X) in the box under the correct picture for each question.
Reading and Writing Task
The children will be required to perform the following tasks:
- Read a short conversation and write in the missing questions.
- From two lists, match the words forming the start of a sentence with the words forming the end of the sentence by connecting
them with a line.
- Put in the missing words in a short text by choosing the appropriate word from a list.
- Extended writing.
- Write short responses to given questions.
Speaking
The children will be tested in class by an external assessor. They will be asked to participate in a board game and
an individual activity.
Quickmarch
Who is this test for?
This test is designed to motivate young learners who have achieved a basic level of English at Primary or Lower Secondary
school or in a private language school.
The aim is primarily to test the learners’ ability to use the language communicatively rather than to test their
knowledge of the language system.
How is this test structured?
The Quickmarch test consists of a ONE-hour paper, which tests Listening, Reading and Writing. The tasks in the tests
feature the Brown family and include some of the following topics:
- Spare time
- Time
- Places
- Food
- Family
- Animals
- Pets
- Homes
- School
- The Body and People’s Appearance
- Clothes
Listening Tasks
Candidates will listen to two passages and will be required to perform the following tasks:
- Listen to a conversation and put a cross (X) in the box under the correct picture for each answer.
- Listen to a conversation and write a short answer to the questions.
Reading and Writing Tasks
Candidates will be required to perform the following tasks:
- Read a short conversation and write in the missing questions.
- Matching pictures and text by drawing a line between the picture and the appropraite text for that picture.
- Put in the missing verbs in a short text by choosing the appropriate verb from a list and putting it into the past tense.
- Write short responses to given prompts.
Speaking
The children will be tested in class by an external assessor. They will be asked to participate in a board game and
an individual activity.
Breakthrough
Who is this test for?
This test is designed to motivate young learners who have achieved an elementary command of English. The Breakthrough
exam includes all elements of the Firstwords, Springboard and Quickmarch syllabuses. Learners at this level who are
aged 14 or over, may prefer to do the London Test of English Level-1.
How is this test structured?
The test consists of a single paper that lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes and tests Listening, Reading and Writing. The
tasks in the test feature the Brown family and include some of the following topics:
- The Senses
- Space
- Nature
- Autobiographies
- Families
- Spare time
- Clothes
- Time
- School
- The Body and Appearance
- Homes
- Animals and Pets
- Places
Listening Tasks
Candidates will listen to two passages and will be required to perform the following tasks:
- Listen to a conversation and put a cross (X) in the box under the correct picture for each answer.
- Listen to a conversation and write a short answer to the questions.
Integrated Language Tasks
Candidates will be required to perform the following tasks:
- Read a short conversation and write in the missing questions.
- Match pictures and text by drawing a line between the picture and the appropriate text for that picture.
- Put into a short text the missing words using words of their own choice.
Writing Tasks
Candidates will be required to write 80-100 words on one of the following:
- A narrative based on picture prompts.
- A postcard
Speaking
The children will be tested in class by an external assessor. They will be asked to participate in a board game and
an individual activity.
