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Introduction to Pearson English International Certificate Young Learners 2  \nOverview 2  \nKey features 3  \n2. Test Preparation Resources 6  \n3. Overview of Scoring 7  \n4. Overview of Test Format 8  \n5. Description of Task Types 9  \nWritten Test  \nTask One Listening: 3-option picture-based multiple choice 9  \nTask Two Listening: Match name to picture-based object/person 11  \nTask Three Reading: Match question to answer 12  \nTask Four Reading: Match utterance to picture 13  \nTask Five Reading: Match word to picture 14  \nTask Six Reading and Writing: Gap fill 15  \nSpoken Test  \nTask Seven Speaking: Question and answer (board game) 16  \nTask Eight Speaking: Short talk 18  \nContact us  \nAppendix A: Language Content  \nAppendix B: Vocabulary List  \nTest takers demonstrate that they can:  \n• read the English alphabet and recognize simple words and phrases in both written and spoken English  \n• understand and talk about basic facts related to their own lives and environments  \nIntroduction to the Guide  \nWho is it for?  \nThe Pearson English International Certificate - Young Learners guide is designed for anyone who is preparing students for the test or wants to learn more about it.  \nWhat is in the guide?  \nThis guide contains five key parts:  \n• The first part, an Introduction to Pearson English International Certificate - Young Learners, includes an overview of the test, targeted test takers and the skills tested. Key features of the test, such as realistic situations, fun and motivating tasks, and integration of skills, are outlined. Information about test delivery and test results is also given.  \n• The second part provides an outline of the preparation resources that will be made available to instructors and test takers.  \n• The third part includes general information about scoring within the test.  \n• In the fourth part, an overview of the formats of the spoken and written tests is provided.  \n• The final part of the guide gives a detailed explanation of each task within the written and spoken parts at Firstwords Level. This includes a description of each task type, the skills assessed, what test takers have to do, the objectives and timings. In addition, details about scoring and the marking criteria arepresented.  \n1. Introduction to Pearson English International Certificate-Young Learners  \nOverview  \nWhat is Pearson English International Certificate-Young Learners?  \nPearson English International Certificate-Young Learners (PEIC Young Learners) is an assessment solution at four different levels of English language proficiency: Firstwords (Level 1), Springboard (Level 2), Quickmarch (Level 3) and Breakthrough (Level 4) . These tests are designed to be interesting and enjoyable for children. They also aim to make their first experiences of learning English very memorable and motivating.  \nThe tests are provided by Pearson Edexcel, the largest UK awarding body for academic and vocational qualifications. Pearson Edexcel is the official awarding body for International Certificate - Young Learners.  \nThe primary goal of the tests is to assess a young learner’s ability to use English language communicatively. There is an emphasis on real-life scenarios rather than on knowledge of specific language items and vocabulary.  \nAlthough the test is presented using British English, any standard variation of English will be accepted. 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