April 27, 16.04 PM IST || Pocket News Alert
Chennai: Cambridge English Language Assessment (part of the University of Cambridge) has launched the Young Learners Summer Camp 2016 to strengthen and enhance the English language skills of children in primary and lower secondary education across India.
This Young Learners Summer Camp will focus on the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills of children from 6 to 12 years. The fun based programme/course consists of three activity-based courses, followed by Cambridge English: Young Learners international qualification tests – fun, motivating English language tests, aimed at children in primary and lower-secondary education. These tests give a reliable and consistent measure of how well a child is doing in learning English. Cambridge English: Young Learners encourages younger children to work towards three certificates, which are three activity-based tests – Starters, Movers and Flyers.
At the end of the summer programme, the children will undergo the Young Learners tests, that are designed to make learning fun and children are motivated by working towards certificates and earning the ‘shields’ that record their progress. The tests will also include multiple fun tasks such as drawing, colouring and solving puzzles. As there is no pass/fail for these tests, all the children who take the test will be awarded Cambridge English certificates upon completion. These certificates will provide information about the progress of children during the course and motivate them to move ahead to the next level and gives students a clear path to improve in English.
Learning English at an early age gives children an advantage while pursuing their further studies and in their career. Since English is a major medium of instruction in most schools, universities and workplaces in India, the curriculum of this programme is designed with international standards and flexible training sessions that includes games, puzzles and other interactive activities divided into 3 levels. The programme will be conducted at Cambridge English preparation centres across the country.
Parents can access more information about the summer camp at www.younglearnersenglish.org. Schools and activity centres interested to offer this programme can also write to summer@cambridgeenglish.in.
About Cambridge English Language Assessment:
Cambridge English Language Assessment is part of the University of Cambridge. We develop and produce the most valuable range of qualifications for learners and teachers of English in the world. Over 5 million people in 130 countries take our exams every year. Around the world over 20,000 universities, employers, government ministries and other organisations rely on our exams and qualifications as proof of English language ability. Cambridge English exams are backed by the work of the largest dedicated research team of any English language test provider.
Cambridge English Language Assessment is a not-for-profit organisation.