PRELIMINARY - level 4
When you take a Preliminary level exam you show us that you now know even more words, for example you know two words for some things and you know words and their opposites.
You can also show that your grammar is expanding and with your words and grammar you can read in English, answer comprehension questions from reading and listening, write whole sentences and answer real questions about yourself.
With this certificate you show everyone that your English is really taking off and that you are ready to move up and away from the younger learner levels and into the intermediate levels of English.
The student
- has a basic active vocabulary of about 400 words
- can communicate present and past events, recently completed actions and life experiences
- can communicate where things are and when things happen
- can express opposites, comparisons and ownership
- can ask questions, answer questions, and write full sentences
Examination Tips:
Levels 2 - 8 closely follow a step-by-step incremental syllabus which tests a little more of the building blocks of the language, and asks for a little more active production at each level. Click to view Preliminary Exam Tips
Sample Papers:
(The sound file should be used in conjuction with the listening paper)
- D papers 2009
- E papers 2009