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Young Learners Tests of English

Young Learners Tests of English

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The Young Learners Tests of English (YLTE) is a set of English language tests for learners in primary and middle grades. The tests are developed by CaMLA, a non-profit collaboration between the University of Michigan and the University of Cambridge.

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The tests cover all four language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. They focus on American English and are available at three levels: Bronze (beginner), Silver and Gold (early intermediate).

Test format

The YLTE is a pen-and-paper test.

The Bronze, Silver and Gold tests all have three test sections:

  • Listening
  • Reading and writing
  • Speaking

The printed test booklets use American English spellings and vocabulary. However, both British and American English are accepted in the student's written answers and in the speaking test.[1]

Bronze

The YLTE Bronze test has the following test sections:

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Silver

The YLTE Silver test has the following test sections:

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Gold

The YLTE Gold test has the following test sections:

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Scoring

There is no pass/fail score. All test takers receive a certificate, which has the following information:

  • A score for each section of the test (maximum score of 5 medals per section)
  • A total score (maximum score of 15 medals).[2]

Students who achieve a total of 10 medals or more are ready to start preparing for the next level.

Usage

The YLTE are designed to be used as a way to prepare students for future English-language learning and help them develop their English skills, rather than as an institutional measurement device.[3]

The YLTE is taken by students living in many different countries around the world, such as: Afghanistan,[4] Albania,[5] Brazil,[6] Canada,[7] China,[7] Costa Rica,[8] Colombia,[9] Greece,[10] Italy,[11] Japan,[12][13] Jordan,[14] Malaysia,[15] Mexico (Ministry of Education),[16] Peru,[17] Portugal,[18] Romania,[19] Serbia,[20] Spain,[21] Ukraine,[22] Uruguay[23] and USA.[24]

Preparation

Free practice tests, answer keys and student instructions are available on the official website, along with links to other practice materials.

See also


References

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  9. "ケンブリッジ英検CaMLAの受験受付が始まりました。 - ブログ - 英会話スクールなら名古屋市昭和区のBigBowEnglishLab". 英会話スクールなら名古屋市昭和区のBigBowEnglishLab | 名古屋で英会話教室をお探しなら昭和区のビッグボウイングリッシュラボへどうぞ。幅広い分野の知識を英語で学ぶことで英語力のアップを図る最先端のレッスンを行なっています。 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2015-09-26.
  10. "Cambridge English Authorised Exam Centre West Japan". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2015-09-26.
  11. "Ficha Técnica de Instrumento de Evaluación" (PDF). www.sincree.sep.gob.mx. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  12. "Google Translate". translate.google.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-09-26.
  13. "Škola i Centar Stranih Jezika Atlantis - CaMLA". www.atlantis.edu.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 2015-09-27.
  14. Inweb. "Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments - Exams Catalunya". www.exams-catalunya.com. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
  15. "Google Translate". translate.google.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-09-26.
  16. "Google Translate". translate.google.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-03-22.

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