Pre A1 Starters preparation

View the full range of support materials for the Cambridge English Qualifications for young learners. You can find a wide range of materials in both print and digital formats.

The colourful Pre A1 Starters Word List Picture Book has many of the words children have to learn for the Pre A1 Starters test.

Pre A1 Starters Wordlist Picture book

Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers, A2 Flyers Wordlists

Pre A1 Starters classroom activities book 

The Pre A1 Starters classroom activities book will help children get better at English and learn new words.

Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers Sample papers – Vol 1

Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers Sample papers – Vol 2

You can download the Listening sample tests from the introduction page of the sample papers.

These videos will help your students understand what happens during a speaking test. You can also download examiner comments for each video.

Read the examiner comments for Tommaso's speaking test

Read the examiner comments for Paolo's speaking test

Read the examiner comments for Rebecca's speaking test

This video will help you understand the results for Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers, or A2 Flyers Cambridge English qualifications.

Download the Starters, Movers, and Flyers handbook for teachers

Pre A1 Starters lesson plans

Download a booklet full of flashcards and an accompanying booklet with activities for teachers and students to use with the Pre A1 Starters Flashcards.

Flashcards for Pre A1 Starters

Running a mock test gives your learners a true exam day experience, helps you understand their progress and decide if they are ready for their exam. Our interactive mock test toolkits are full of tips, strategies, and materials to help you ensure your students are confident and fully prepared for their exam.

Mock test toolkit for younger learners

Poster packs for Pre A1 Starters

Pre A1 Starters classroom activities and poster pack

Pre A1 Starters progress charts

The Pre A1 Starters progress charts for students and teachers will help motivate learners.

Supporting young learners with dyslexia: A guide for teachers

Many teachers have learners with dyslexia in their exam preparation classes. This guide is for you. With lots of practical tips and ideas for lesson plans, it will help you prepare materials to support learners with dyslexia in preparation for our qualifications.

Cambridge English webinars and Facebook Live sessions are a great way for teachers to stay up to date with the latest developments and to interact with our experts.

Our webinars provide you with invaluable information about our exams, and cover a wide spectrum of subjects, including effective teaching methods, tips to improve student engagement and online professional development to help you develop your career.

Webinars for teachers

You can connect with a lively community of teachers on our Teaching English with Cambridge Facebook page. We regularly post teaching tips, answer your questions, and host regular Live events to give you a chance to engage with the community.

Download our guide to the exam, with advice on preparing for the exam, tips for exam day, and useful links.

Information for candidates and parents

Pre A1 Starters FAQs

We have lots of free online activities to help young learners practise their English.

Learning English

Your child might be preparing to take one of our exams, or want to improve their English language skills. To help you, we have lots of support for parents and children, of all ages and English levels.

Download the activity booklet for parents of young learners

Games, videos, and social networking are all great ways to improve your English. Find out more about Cambridge English games and social media.