Skip to main content
Cambridge
  • Products and Services

    Products and Services

    • Products and Services

      Our innovative products and services for learners, authors and customers are based on world-class research and are relevant, exciting and inspiring.

    • Academic Research
    • English Language Learning
    • English Language Assessment
    • Educational resources for schools
    • Bibles
    • Educational Research & Network
    • Assessment Research
    • Cambridge Assessment International Education
    • OCR
    • Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing
    • Cambridge Assessment Network
    • Cambridge CEM
    • Cambridge Partnership for Education
    • Cambridge Dictionary
    • The Cambridge Mathematics Project
    • CogBooks
    • Bookshop
  • About Us

    About Us

    • About Us

      We unlock the potential of millions of people worldwide. Our assessments, publications and research spread knowledge, spark enquiry and aid understanding around the world.

    • What we do
    • Our story
    • People and planet
    • Governance
    • News and insights
    • Legal
    • Accessibility
    • Rights and permissions
    • Annual Report
    • Contact us
  • Careers

    Careers

    • Careers

      No matter who you are, what you do, or where you come from, you’ll feel proud to work here.

    • Careers
    • Jobs
    • Benefits
Change Language

Cambridge English Language Assessment

Main navigation

  • Products and Services

    Products and Services

    • Products and Services

      Our innovative products and services for learners, authors and customers are based on world-class research and are relevant, exciting and inspiring.

    • Academic Research
    • English Language Learning
    • English Language Assessment
    • Educational resources for schools
    • Bibles
    • Educational Research & Network
    • Assessment Research
    • Cambridge Assessment International Education
    • OCR
    • Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing
    • Cambridge Assessment Network
    • Cambridge CEM
    • Cambridge Partnership for Education
    • Cambridge Dictionary
    • The Cambridge Mathematics Project
    • CogBooks
    • Bookshop
  • About Us

    About Us

    • About Us

      We unlock the potential of millions of people worldwide. Our assessments, publications and research spread knowledge, spark enquiry and aid understanding around the world.

    • What we do
    • Our story
    • People and planet
    • Governance
    • News and insights
    • Legal
    • Accessibility
    • Rights and permissions
    • Annual Report
    • Contact us
  • Careers

    Careers

    • Careers

      No matter who you are, what you do, or where you come from, you’ll feel proud to work here.

    • Careers
    • Jobs
    • Benefits
Change Language
English Language Assessment
  • Home
  • Why choose us?

    Why choose us?

    • Learners

    • Who accepts our exams?
    • Visas and immigration
    • Study abroad
    • Cambridge English journeys
    • Organisations

    • English for higher education institutions
    • Our exams and tests
    • Verify results online
    • Setting your requirements
    • Exam security and quality
    • Employers
    • Research and Consultancy

    • English Research Group
    • English language consultancy
    • Impact monitoring and evaluation
  • Exams and tests

    Exams and tests

    • Cambridge English Qualifications Cambridge English Qualifications
    • Schools
    • General and higher education
    • Business
    • Pre A1 Starters (YLE Starters)
    • A1 Movers (YLE Movers)
    • A2 Flyers (YLE Flyers)
    • A2 Key for Schools (KET)
    • B1 Preliminary for Schools (PET)
    • B2 First for Schools (FCE)
    • A2 Key (KET)
    • B1 Preliminary (PET)
    • B2 First (FCE)
    • C1 Advanced (CAE)
    • C2 Proficiency (CPE)
    • B1 Business Preliminary (BEC Preliminary)
    • B2 Business Vantage (BEC Vantage)
    • C1 Business Higher (BEC Higher)
    • Linguaskill Linguaskill
    • IELTS IELTS
    • OET OET
    • Useful links

    • Test your English
    • Cambridge English Placement Test
    • How to register
    • Find an exam centre
    • What to expect on exam day
    • Study English in the UK
    • See exam results online
    • Cambridge English Scale
    • International language standards explained
    • Information for preparation centres
  • Learning English

    Learning English

    • Free activities
    • Exam preparation
    • Test your English
    • Parents and children
    • Games and social media
    • More resources
  • Teaching English

    Teaching English

    • Teaching qualifications
    • CELTA
    • DELTA
    • TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test)
    • Professional development
    • Cambridge English Teaching Framework
    • Cambridge English Trainer Framework
    • Become a Cambridge English Assessment Specialist
    • Resources for teachers
    • Webinars for teachers
    • Information for preparation centres
  • Blog
  • News
  • Events
  • Help

    Help

    • Lost certificates
    • Enquiries and appeals
    • Special requirements
    • Special considerations
    • Malpractice
    • Complaints
    • Corporate social responsibility
  • Test your English
  • Find an exam centre
  • Who accepts our exams?
English Language Assessment

You are here:

  1. Cambridge English
  2. Learning English
  3. Help your child learn English
  4. Supporting your child

How to support your child

  • Help your child learn English
    • About our qualifications
    • Learning activities
    • Your child's interests
    • Supporting your child
    • Top tips for exam day
    • After the exam
    • What's next
    • Activities for children

Activities for children

cartoon monkey typing on a computer

Children can start practising their English with these fun learning activities, divided into three levels.


Find out more

Help your child learn English

Want to help your child learn English at home, but don’t know how to start? With our expert advice, you can get the confidence you need to support your child.

No matter what your level of English, together we can give your child the best support.


child with scissors and paints

Find learning activities at the right level

When learning activities are too easy, progress is slower. When activities are too hard, children can lose their love for learning. Here’s how to find the right activities for your child’s level. 

cambridge english qualifications levels

The different ‘levels’ of learning a language

Many teachers and experts around the world use the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is the international standard for describing language ability. The CEFR has six levels from beginner (A1) to very advanced (C2).

parent encouraging child

Encouraging children who are not confident speaking in English

Some children find it hard to speak English. Some are shy. Some don’t want to make mistakes. Here are some easy things you can try at home to help your child enjoy speaking in English.

british and american flag

Learning American or British English

Did you know, there are over 100 different regional and local varieties of English? Around the world, people use different spellings, vocabulary and expressions. So which should you use?

student and parent talking teacher

How parents and teachers work together

When schools and parents work together, it can make a difference to a child’s learning and happiness. Find out how you can work with your school to support your child’s language journey.

students sitting an exam

Why exams are useful for language learning

Cambridge English Qualifications focus on developing your child’s communication skills in English, not just for the exam but also for life. Find out how our exams help your child.

Read more articles on how you can support your child’s interests in English


How mistakes help you learn

How to increase motivation to learn English

How children learn languages

Encouraging your child to speak English

Practise English in the school holidays

Learn other school subjects in English

Learn 21st century skills in English

Learning activity - I packed my school bag and I took …

Reading imaginatively

How parents can support English language learning

Help your primary-aged child learn English

Help your secondary-aged child learn English

Which English language skills are needed for the future?

Why are Cambridge English Qualifications valuable?

 


cambridge english qualifications logo

Find out more about our qualifications

Help your child get the best start by choosing Cambridge English Qualifications. Find out how our exams can help your child.

student walking

What’s next on your child’s English journey?

We work in over 130 countries around the world, so no matter where you are, together we can help your child learn English. Find out what you can do next.


Sign up for our free parent newsletter. It will keep you up to date with the latest support, activities and resources sent straight to your inbox.

Sign up

On this site

  • Home
  • Why Cambridge English?
  • Exams and tests
  • Learning English
  • Teaching English
  • News
  • Events
  • Help
  • About us
  • Who accepts our exams?
  • Agents
  • Consultancy
  • Research
  • Contact us
  • ALTE logo
  • English Profile logo
  • Cambridge University Press & Assessment
  • BSI Logo

View Related Sites

  • Cambridge English main site
  • Cambridge English helpdesk
  • Cambridge English Schools
  • Cambridge English Online
  • Cambridge English for Centres
  • Preparation Centres Online
  • Results Verification Service
  • Occupational English Test
  • ALTE
  • English Profile
  • Cambridge University Press & Assessment
  • Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing
  • Michigan Language Assessment
  • Cambridge Assessment Japan Foundation


© Cambridge University Press & Assessment

  • Terms & conditions
  • Data protection
  • Accessibility statement
  • Statement on modern slavery
  • Safeguarding policy
  • Sitemap
Back to top
We use cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving your consent for us to set cookies Dismiss