Updated Second Edition
The Cambridge English: Young Learners are changing in January 2018. These tests are recognised internationally as a benchmark for teaching English for children. The tests are regularly reviewed in order to make sure they are up to date with the latest research in language learning and teaching. Kid’s Box Second edition has been updated to fully cover the revised 2018 Cambridge English: Young Learners. Thanks to its syllabus Kid’s Box helps you teach language and skills that are age-appropriate, relevant and paced to learners' abilities.
At a glance – what’s new? Cambridge English: Starters (YLE Starters) These are the main changes to Cambridge English: Starters from January 2018: Pupil’s Book 1
Activity Book 1
Teacher Resource Book 1
Pupil’s Book 2
Activity Teacher Resource Book 2 Book 2
There is a new Part 1 task. Instead of placing objects on the picture, children will need to match names to people. This is now the same task as Cambridge English: Movers and Flyers Part 1, but is targeted at Pre-A1 level.
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Reading and Writing Part 1
It now has both plural and singular nouns.
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Reading and Writing Part 4
There is now a semi-factual text instead of a riddle.
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Speaking
Part 1
The test is now made up of four tasks. This new part combines the content from the existing Part 1 and 2.
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Speaking
Part 1
The examiner will now ask the child their name.
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Speaking
Part 2
An additional question has been added. Children now need to talk about the picture, rather than point (for example ‘Tell me about …’).
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Paper Listening
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What’s been updated?
Part 1
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