Cambridge A2 Flyers Exam Prep — Without the Stress
Practice tests can pressure kids before they're ready. Our free games build every skill the Flyers exam tests, so your child walks in confident.
What the Cambridge A2 Flyers Exam Tests
Three papers, four skills. Every game on Flyers English is tagged to one or more of them.
| Time | Questions | What your child does | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading & Writing | 40 min | 44 | Match definitions, complete a dialogue, fill gaps, answer about a story, write a short story |
| Listening | ~25 min | 25 | Match names, fill in a form, match and choose pictures, colour and write |
| Speaking | 7–9 min | — | Spot differences, swap information, continue a picture story, answer personal questions |
Prepare by Exam Skill
Each practice guide shows what a paper asks, part by part, and which games build that skill.
Practice Games — Free Account, No Credit Card
Reading & Writing
Vocabulary Tower
Flyers words by topic, level by level, with pictures and definitions.
Listening
Sound Arena
Hear the difference between words and follow spoken instructions.
Writing
Story Writing
Write a story from three pictures, like Part 7.
Vocabulary
Topic Review
Review high-frequency Flyers words by topic before any paper, Speaking included.
Reading & Writing
Sentence Builder
Build correct sentences: the grammar behind every written answer.
Reading & Writing
Cloze Test
Gap fills in the style of Reading & Writing Parts 4 and 6.
Why Games Work Better Than Practice Tests for Kids
No exam nerves: kids play because it's fun, not because they're being tested.
Repetition without boredom: games repeat words and grammar patterns naturally.
Instant feedback: kids learn from a mistake right away, not after a marked paper.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I prepare my child for the Cambridge Flyers exam?
Combine regular reading and listening with vocabulary work, topic by topic, from the official Flyers wordlist. For younger learners, games work well: they repeat the same skills without the pressure of a timed test.
What is tested in the Cambridge A2 Flyers exam?
Four skills in three papers: Reading & Writing (40 minutes), Listening (about 25 minutes) and Speaking (7–9 minutes with an examiner). The words come from the official Cambridge YLE wordlists, at CEFR level A2.
How many questions are in the Cambridge Flyers exam?
Reading & Writing has 44 questions in 7 parts, and Listening has 25 questions in 5 parts. Speaking is a conversation with an examiner, so it has no fixed number of questions.
At what age should children take the Cambridge Flyers exam?
Flyers is designed for children aged 9–12, though there is no official age limit. Most children take it after Starters and Movers, or once they have a solid A2 foundation.
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