Starters – Movers – Flyers – KET – PET Exam Preparation Programs Aligned with International Standards
ASTON is proud to accompany learners on their journey to achieve Cambridge English certifications, from young learners to secondary level. Our exam preparation programs are systematically designed for each level, closely following the latest Cambridge exam formats, helping students develop comprehensively and use English confidently and effectively.
When joining Cambridge exam preparation programs at ASTON, students will:
Systematize and strengthen key grammar and vocabulary for each level: Starters, Movers, Flyers, KET, and PET.
Develop all four skills — Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing — through Cambridge-standard exam task types.
Become familiar with and practice intensively with real exam structures, from identifying basic information to handling tasks that require thinking skills and expression.
Build test-taking skills, time management strategies, and methods to handle common exam mistakes.
Regularly practice through mini tests and full tests to increase confidence and improve the ability to achieve high scores.
With official Cambridge materials, a clear learning pathway, and an experienced teaching team, ASTON is committed to providing students with a strong English foundation and optimal Cambridge exam results.
ASTON – Strong foundations, ready to conquer Cambridge.
CAMBRIDGE CERTIFICATE EXAM PREPARATION COURSES
Starters (Pre A1)Course
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Starters (Pre A1)
The course aims to help young learners build a strong foundation in English by becoming familiar with vocabulary, grammar, and the four skills — Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing — in line with Cambridge standards. The program is designed to be engaging and age-appropriate, enabling students to learn English naturally, build confidence, and be ready to take the Cambridge Starters exam as well as progress to higher levels.
6 weeks/course
Knowledge and Skills Gained After the Course
Vocabulary development: Master familiar vocabulary related to oneself, family, school, objects, colors, numbers, and the surrounding world.
Listening skills: Understand simple instructions and recognize basic information in short conversations and listening passages with visual support.
Speaking skills: Introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions, describe pictures, and communicate confidently in familiar situations.
Reading skills: Recognize words and short sentences; understand the basic content of simple texts supported by pictures.
Writing skills: Write words, phrases, and very short sentences; fill in basic information such as names, numbers, and familiar objects.
Additional skills: Build positive English learning habits, increase confidence, and be ready to progress to Movers level.
Movers (A1)Course
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Movers (A1)
Help learners expand foundational vocabulary and grammar, develop all four skills — Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing — in line with Cambridge standards, thereby improving basic communication abilities, building confidence to take the Movers exam, and preparing to progress to Flyers level.
6 weeks/course
Knowledge and Skills Gained After the Course
Vocabulary development: Expand vocabulary on familiar and relatable topics such as family, school, nature, transportation, sports, and hobbies.
Listening skills: Understand short to medium-length conversations and listening passages; identify specific information and become familiar with Cambridge Movers listening task types.
Speaking skills: Communicate more confidently in familiar situations; ask and answer questions, describe pictures, retell simple content, and express personal opinions.
Reading skills: Read and understand short texts and simple stories; identify main ideas and specific details in the texts.
Writing skills: Write sentences and short paragraphs based on prompts; fill in information, complete messages, and write simple descriptions in English.
Additional skills: Develop language thinking skills, Cambridge test-taking skills, and build confidence to progress to Flyers (A2) level.
Flyers (A2)Course
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Flyers (A2)
The course aims to refine learners’ A2-level English skills, enabling them to use the language more flexibly and confidently in communication, while equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to take the Cambridge Flyers exam and be ready to progress to Cambridge for Schools certifications such as KET.
6 weeks/course
Knowledge and Skills Gained After the Course
Vocabulary development: Master and expand vocabulary across a wider range of topics such as occupations, travel, sports, the environment, materials, and social life.
Listening skills: Understand longer conversations and listening passages; identify detailed information such as names, numbers, time, and sequences of events in Flyers-style tasks.
Speaking skills: Communicate fairly fluently in familiar situations; tell stories based on pictures, talk about personal experiences, and give simple suggestions or opinions.
Reading skills: Read and understand medium-length texts and stories; identify main ideas, details, and infer word meanings from context.
Writing skills: Write short paragraphs and stories (20 words or more); complete emails, messages, and describe events coherently.
Additional skills: Strengthen Cambridge Flyers test-taking skills, develop expressive thinking in English, and be ready to progress to Cambridge for Schools certifications (KET).
KET (A2) Course
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KET (A2)
Help learners consolidate and standardize their A2-level English knowledge, develop Cambridge Key for Schools test-taking skills, communicate confidently in familiar situations, and be well prepared for the KET exam as well as progression to PET level.
8 weeks/course
Knowledge and Skills Gained After the Course
Vocabulary development: Expand practical vocabulary used in daily life, including topics such as family, school, shopping, transportation, food, clothing, and public places.
Listening skills: Understand short conversations and listening passages in familiar contexts; identify specific information such as time, place, prices, and the main ideas of conversations.
Speaking skills: Communicate confidently in everyday situations; answer personal questions, exchange opinions, express preferences, and give simple reasons for personal viewpoints.
Reading skills: Read and understand short to medium-length texts such as notices, emails, and simple articles; grasp main ideas and key information.
Writing skills: Write emails, messages, and short paragraphs on familiar topics; present ideas clearly and follow A2-level structures.
Additional skills: Master Cambridge KET exam strategies, improve practical English usage, and build a solid foundation for progressing to PET (B1) level.
PET (B1)Course
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PET (B1)
Help learners consolidate and enhance their English proficiency at B1 level, use the language effectively in both academic settings and daily life, and equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to confidently take the Cambridge Preliminary for Schools (PET) exam.
8 weeks/course
Knowledge and Skills Gained After the Course
Vocabulary development: Expand vocabulary across topics such as school, social life, health, environment, entertainment, and basic academic communication.
Listening skills: Understand conversations and talks of moderate length, grasping main ideas, details, and speakers’ feelings in various contexts.
Speaking skills: Communicate fairly fluently; describe events, express and justify opinions, discuss, and make choices in familiar situations.
Reading skills: Read and understand various texts such as emails, short articles, and notices; identify main ideas, details, and the writer’s attitude.
Writing skills: Write emails, compositions, and stories with clear structure, coherent ideas, and appropriate context.
Additional skills: Master PET exam strategies, develop critical thinking in English, and build a strong foundation for progressing to higher levels.
