Cambridge English Grade 2 ✦ | EXCLUSIVE |
Before registering for the Cambridge Young Learners exam, use this checklist to see if your child is ready for the "Grade 2" standard.
The test consists of three papers: Listening (20 mins), Reading & Writing (20 mins), and Speaking (3-5 mins).
Set a timer for 3 minutes. Point to a picture and ask: cambridge english grade 2
If your child achieves a "Grade 2" standard (10+ shields) in Pre A1 Starters, they are ready to move up to (usually taken in Grade 3 or 4).
A: Yes. Visit Cambridge English.org/starters . They have free sample papers, word lists, and videos showing real children taking the speaking test. Before registering for the Cambridge Young Learners exam,
| Paper | Content | Time | What Grade 2 Students Must Do | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 4 parts / 20 questions | Approx. 20 mins | Listen for names, numbers, and locations. Draw lines from pictures to words. Color objects based on instructions. | | Reading & Writing | 5 parts / 25 questions | 20 mins | Recognize short words. Read simple sentences. Spell basic vocabulary (e.g., cat, ball, house ). Write one-word answers. | | Speaking | 4 parts | 3–5 mins | Point to parts of a picture. Answer very simple questions (e.g., "What is this?"). Follow instructions like "Put the red ball on the table." |
Download the free Pre A1 Starters Word List Picture Book today and watch your child fall in love with English learning. Point to a picture and ask: If your
Read very simple picture books. After each page, ask one simple question.
When your child receives their Cambridge results, you will not see "A, B, C" or "Pass/Fail." Instead, you will see .
