A2 Flyers: the introduction of children to everyday written and spoken English
The A2 Flyers exam is made up of three papers – Listening, Reading and Writing, and Speaking – developed to encourage and motivate young learners. You can see what’s in each paper below.
Cambridge A2 Flyers consists of 3 tests:
Listening
Listening
The A2 Flyers Listening paper has 5 parts and 25 questions. Each part begins with one or two examples. Children will hear each recording twice.
Candidates can gain a maximum of 5 shields.
Reading and Writing
Reading and Writing
The A2 Flyers Reading and Writing paper has 7 parts and 44 questions. Each part begins with one or two examples. For all parts of the Reading and Writing test, children must spell their answers correctly.
Candidates can gain a maximum of 5 shields.
Speaking
Speaking
The A2 Flyers Speaking test has 4 parts. Children take the test alone with the examiner, but someone they know who speaks their language (like their teacher) will introduce them to the examiner and explain what to do in their own language.
Candidates can gain a maximum of 5 shields.
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The site includes:
- A2 Flyers sample tests and Speaking test videos
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- Guidance and materials for teachers.
Exams Owl offers everything you need to understand the A2 Flyers exam format and support young learners on their Cambridge English journey.