Pre A1 Starters Digital: the start of a child’s language learning journey
The Pre A1 Starters Digital exam is made up of three components – Listening, Reading and Writing, and Speaking – designed to motivate young learners and encourage a positive mindset towards future learning and assessment. You can see exactly what's in each component below.
Cambridge Pre A1 Starters Digital consists of 3 tests:
Listening
Listening
The Pre A1 Starters Digital Listening test is a digital component consisting of five tasks. Each task starts with an example. In most tasks, children will hear the audio twice. In task 4, they can listen as many times as they need.
Candidates can gain a maximum of 5 shields.
Reading and Writing
Reading and Writing
The Pre A1 Starters Digital Reading and Writing test is a digital component consisting of five tasks. Each task starts with an example.
Candidates can gain a maximum of 5 shields.
Speaking
Speaking
The Pre A1 Starters Digital Speaking test is a face-to-face component consisting of four tasks. 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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Exams Owl offers everything you need to understand the Pre A1 Starters Digital exam format and support young learners on their Cambridge English journey.