Listening
About 25 minutes · 5 parts · 25 questionsUnderstanding basic spoken information in familiar contexts.
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A1 Movers
The second Cambridge English Qualification for young learners, building the ability to communicate in basic English in familiar situations.
Who it's for
Young learners progressing beyond Pre A1 and working towards communication at CEFR Level A1.
Cambridge exam snapshot
Know the
qualification.
These details summarise the current official Cambridge English qualification and exam format.
CEFR levelA1
Papers3
Total lengthApproximately 1 hour
FormatPaper-based, with face-to-face Speaking
Reading & Writing
30 minutes · 6 parts · 35 questionsReading short texts and producing accurate words and simple sentences.
Speaking
5–7 minutes · 4 partsDescribing pictures, continuing a story and answering personal questions.
What learners develop
Purposeful skills.
Visible progress.
01Understanding basic instructions and conversations
02Reading short texts for meaning and detail
03Writing words and simple sentences accurately
04Listening for names, descriptions and information
05Talking about pictures and personal experiences
06Using everyday vocabulary in context
Inside the qualification
What candidates encounter.
- Listening activities across five parts
- Reading and writing tasks across six parts
- A face-to-face speaking test in four parts
- Picture stories, matching and information tasks
- A certificate reporting achievement in shields
Skills demonstrated
What the level represents.
- Understand basic spoken and written English
- Communicate about familiar everyday subjects
- Ask and answer simple questions
- Write short, simple responses
- Demonstrate progress at CEFR Level A1
Vocabulary resource
Build the words
for this level.
Pre A1 Starters Digital and A1 Movers Digital Wordlists
The official 20-page Cambridge resource containing vocabulary by topic, example language and alphabetic wordlists for Pre A1 Starters Digital and A1 Movers Digital.
Download the wordlist ↓About the qualification
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