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Introducing YLE

Introducing YLE. Aims. to familiarise teachers with the content of the Cambridge Young Learners EnglishTests to consider the level of each test to discuss the benefits of using the YLE. Aims of the YLE Tests. relevant and meaningful accurate and fair positive first impression

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Introducing YLE

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  1. Introducing YLE

  2. Aims • to familiarise teachers with the content of the Cambridge Young Learners EnglishTests • to consider the level of each test • to discuss the benefits of using the YLE

  3. Aims of the YLE Tests • relevant and meaningful • accurate and fair • positive first impression • effective learning and teaching

  4. Relevant and meaningful • appropriate and useful • enjoyable • reflect their experiences • topics relevant to children at this age • internationally accessible

  5. Accurate and fair • valid and reliable • the 4 skills • emphasis on • oral and aural skills • understanding • simple, clearly-focused tasks • clearly defined content and format

  6. Accurate and fair: marking and assessment • marked by Cambridge ESOL • Oral Examiners • 14-day turnaround

  7. A positive first impression • progress can be perceived • attractively presented • fun elements • feel at ease • everyone receives an award

  8. on the classroom is a key factor impact

  9. BEC IELTS General English CEFR ALTE Levels YLE 9 C2 5 CPE 5 8 7 4 C1 BEC Higher CAE 6 BEC Vantage 3 B2 3 FCE 5 BEC Preliminary 4 2 B1 2 PET 3 Flyers 1 A2 1 KET 2 Break- through Movers Starters 0 A1 1 0 The Common European Framework of Reference BULATS 4

  10. YLE in the world • Initial development 1993-1997 • Launched worldwide in 1997 • Revision process 2002-2007 • Revised format in 2007 • Candidates in over 60 countries

  11. Overview of the Tests • Listening, Reading and Writing, Speaking • 7–12 years • syllabus for each level • administrative flexibility • Special circumstances: • special arrangements • special consideration • malpractice

  12. The Listening Tests

  13. The Reading & Writing Tests

  14. The Speaking Tests

  15. Handbook information • a description • a chart • recommendations for candidate preparation • number of questions • what candidates hear (Listening and Speaking) • what candidates look at • what candidates read • how candidates answer • what language is being tested.

  16. Prepositions of place Put the clock next to the picture. Question wordsWho is that man? Where is Alex? Impersonal you How do you spell that? Have+ obj + inf Lucy has a book to read. ingforms as nounsSwimming is good. I like swimming. Grammar and structures list

  17. Activity 2 key

  18. Vocabulary lists • alphabetical vocabulary lists per level • combined alphabetical vocabulary lists • thematic lists • combined grammatical vocabulary list

  19. Activity 3: topics Think of three topics you normally teach students who are aged between 7 and 12. For each topic, write 2–3 words which you would teach at this level for each part of speech. For example:

  20. animals the body and face clothes colours family and friends food and drink the home places school sports time toys transport health weather work YLE topics • materials

  21. Progression up the levels • similar tasks • differences: • language to process • picture support • distractors

  22. Language to process Starters single sentence, same format Movers 1 or 2 sentences, variety in format Flyers 1 or 2 longer sentences, more complex sentences, variety in format

  23. Picture support Starters sentences based on pictures sentences beside each picture. Movers pictures and words sentences not beside picture Flyers no pictures

  24. Distractors Starters no distractors Movers 1 distractor Flyers 4 distractors

  25. Why use YLE Tests? • reflect children’s experience and learning • prepare them for the higher level exams • are accurate and fair • are attractive and child-friendly • have no pass/fail • allow for special circumstances

  26. Why use YLE Tests? • They’re easy to integrate into the curriculum. • They provide positive washback.

  27. Further information • the YLE Handbook • sample papers • exam reports • Information for candidates • Leaflet for parents and guardians • DVD – ‘All about YLE’ • further seminars • ‘How to do well in the Cambridge YLE Tests’ • Teaching Resources website: www.cambridgeesol.org/teach

  28. Further information University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations 1 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB1 2EU, UK Tel: (0)1223 553355 Fax: (0)1223 460278 E-mail: ESOLHelpdesk@cambridgeesol.org Keep up to date with what's new via the Cambridge ESOL website www.CambridgeESOL.org 6Y12.YLE-ModB.001 PPT

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