Young Learners' English - STARTERS

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YLE FLYERS (Common European Framework B1)
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A C2 level of English is essentially a native level. It allows for reading and writing of any type on any subject, nuanced expression of emotions and opinions, and active participation in any academic or professional setting.
According to the official CEFR guidelines, someone at the C2 level in English:
Refinement of All Areas of Language Competence, with emphasis on self-expression and Personalization
produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Perfection of CORE language abilities:
Refinement of Active listening, Process Writing
Continued study of all grammar tenses, introduction to Phrasal Verbs and Colloquial Speech
Further Development of Foundation Skills, beyond daily survival skills
with Emphasis on ACTIVE Language Abilities
(SPEAKING and SUSTAINED NARRATIVE, FORMAL letter writing)
Basic English Communications (pre-A1 to CEFL A1+) "SURVIVAL" English
Emphasis on Grammar and Passive Skills (Reading & Listening Comprehension)
Introduction to Pronunciation and Fluency, Speaking and Discourse Management, Paragraph Writing
An introduction to basic English Communications (pre-A1 to CEFL A1)
CORE Grammar and Vocabulary,
Foundation Skills Development
Emphasis on Reading and Active Listening
Military English for International Peacekeeping and Law Enforcement
Performance is at the heart of Trinity’s Rock & Pop Keyboards exams: whether self-taught or taking lessons, learning for fun or heading for a career in the music industry, these exams will help you develop valuable playing skills and achieve your musical ambitions.
Our Keyboards song lists feature a huge range of songs spanning all contemporary styles, including ‘If I Ain't Got You' by Alicia Keys; ‘Chandelier’ by Sia; and ‘Gold on the Ceiling’ by The Black Keys.
Our Vocals song lists feature a huge range of songs spanning all contemporary styles, including ‘Take me to Church’ by Hozier, ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ by Sinéad O’Connor, ‘Get Lucky’ by Daft Punk, ‘Shake it Off’ by Taylor Swift, ‘Don’t Speak’ by No Doubt, ‘Free Fallin’’ by Tom Petty and ‘Perfect Day’ by Lou Reed.
Our Guitar song lists feature a huge range of songs spanning all contemporary styles, including 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' by Nirvana, 'Ziggy Stardust' by David Bowie, 'Are You Gonna Go My Way' by Lenny Kravitz, 'Morning Glory' by Oasis and 'With a Little Help from My Friends' by Joe Cocker.
Our Drums song lists feature a huge range of songs spanning all contemporary styles, including ‘No One Knows’ by Queens of the Stone Age, ‘Don’t Wanna Fight’ by Alabama Shakes, ‘Uptown Funk’ by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars, ‘Under The Bridge’ by Red Hot Chili Peppers and ‘Sir Duke’ by Stevie Wonder.
Our Bass song lists feature a huge range of songs spanning all contemporary styles, including ‘Scar Tissue’ by Red Hot Chili Peppers; ‘Come Together’ by The Beatles; ‘Smooth Criminal’ by Alien Ant Farm; ‘Don’t Wanna Fight’ by Alabama Shakes; and ‘Get Lucky’ by Daft Punk.
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Softly, softly, catchee monkey is a variation of "Softly, softly, catchee monkey". It is an Ashanti (Ghana) proverb quoted by Lord Robert Baden-Powell, Founder of the Boy Scouts.
From the people of Ghana, Baden-Powell learnt the phrase `softly softly catchee monkey' - and he learnt that he could get the best work out of his force by dividing it into small groups, or patrols, and giving responsibility to the captain of each group.
It's discussed in Eric Partridge's "Dictionary of Catch Phrases." Partridge says it means "Gently does it!" and probably appeared in the late 19th century. Origin is hazy because the phrase was largely "neglected by the editors of the relevant works of reference." Partridge quotes a paraphrase by Wilfred Granville, "Dictionary of Theatrical Terms" (1952): "Stalk your prey carefully; or, generally, to achieve an object by quiet application."
If you are 'Young at Heart', you think, feel or act like young person despite being older.
Example:
Despite being over seventy he keeps playing tennis every day. He is truly amazing and so young at heart!
If you are trying to 'wrap your head around' something, you are trying to understand something that is very foreign to you.
Examples:
"I can't wrap my head around quantum physics—it's so complex!"
"She finally wrapped her head around the new software update."
"They couldn't wrap their heads around the sudden policy changes."
"Once you wrap your head around it, chess becomes very enjoyable."
"He's struggling to wrap his head around the idea of moving abroad."
If you try your hand at something, you attempt something for the very first time.
Examples:
"After years of office work, she decided to try her hand at pottery."
"I thought I'd try my hand at writing poetry this weekend."
"They're trying their hands at digital photography to capture stunning landscapes."
"Why not try your hand at gardening? It's quite relaxing."
"They're going to try their hand at sailing during their holiday."
If you "stuff your face", you eat a lot of food.
Example:
He stuffed his face with sweets all day and felt very ill afterwards
To be in 'deep water' is to be trouble or in a difficult or serious situation:
Example: "The director knew he'd be in deep water if he didn't mention his wife in his acceptance speech."
"Thief don’t like to see thief carry long bag" means that a dishonest person dislikes competition from other like-minded persons.
Editor's note: There are a few variations of this idiom found online, such as "Tief nuh like si neda man wid long bag" and "Thief neva like fi see thief with long bag", but they all express the same idea.
Council of Europe levels |
Description |
C2Mastery |
The capacity to deal with material which is academic or cognitively demanding, and to use language to good effect at a level of performance which may in certain respects be more advanced than that of an average native speaker. |
C1Effective Operational Proficiency |
The ability to communicate with the emphasis on how well it is done, in terms of appropriacy, sensitivity and the capacity to deal with unfamiliar topics. |
B2Vantage |
The capacity to achieve most goals and express oneself on a range of topics. |
B1Threshold |
The ability to express oneself in a limited way in familiar situations and to deal in a general way with nonroutine information. |
A2Waystage |
An ability to deal with simple, straightforward information and begin to express oneself in familiar contexts. |
A1Breakthrough |
A basic ability to communicate and exchange information in a simple way. |
1 https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/467357-a2-flyers-faqs.pdf
4 https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/153312-yle-information-for-candidates.pdf
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6 https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/502605-michaela-a2-flyers.pdf
7 https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/150842-cambridge-english-flyers-speaking-commentary.pdf
8 https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/young-learners-sample-papers-2018-vol1.pdf
9 https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/168617-assessing-speaking-performance-at-level-a2.pdf
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11 https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/research-and-validation/fitness-for-purpose/#B1
12 (Listening Test)
13 Flyers wordlist picture book
http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/245852-yle-flyers-word-list-picture-book.pdf
14 Classroom activities
http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/285130-yle-flyers-worksheets.pdf
15 Games and activities to practise the words on the wordlists
16 Flyers posters
http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/285133-yle-flyers-posters.pdf
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18 https://www.esleschool.com/a2-flyers-cambridge-english-yle-flyers/
For A1 Movers:
Movers wordlist picture book
http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/199238-young-learners-movers-word-list-picture-book.pdf
Movers posters
http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/285136-yle-movers-posters.pdf
Movers classroom activities
http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/285129-yle-movers-worksheets.pdf
Starters, Movers, Flyers wordlists
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/506166-starters-movers-flyers-word-list-2018.pdf
Movers games and activities
Movers Speaking test – Giorgia
Examiner’s comments -Giorgia
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/502606-giorgia-a1-movers.pdf
Movers Speaking test – Sole
Examiner’s comments – Sole
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/502607-sole-a1-movers.pdf
Movers FAQs
http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/251504-cambridge-english-movers-faqs.pdf
For Pre-A1 Starters:
Starters wordlist picture book
http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/starters-word-list-picture-book.pdf
Classroom activities
http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/285128-yle-starters-worksheets.pdf
Games and activities to practise the words on the wordlists
Starters posters
http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/285139-yle-starters-posters.pdf
Starters classroom activities
http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/285128-yle-starters-worksheets.pdf
Starters, Movers, Flyers wordlists
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/506166-starters-movers-flyers-word-list-2018.pdf
Starters speaking test video (Penelope)
Video – Paolo
Comments on Paolo
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/502609-paolo-pre-a1-starters.pdf
Video – Rebecca
Comments on Rebecca
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/502608-rebecca-pre-a1-starters.pdf
Video – Tommaso
Comments on Tommaso
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/502610-tommaso-pre-a1-starters.pdf
Starters FAQs
http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/251505-cambridge-english-starters-faqs.pdf