The Anglia Elementary exam is A2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference. Over the four skills of reading comprehension, writing, listening and speaking optional . This is mapped to the A2 level on the CEFR common European framework and covers; simple and direct exchange, the ability to understand sentences and answer frequently asked questions. The new items that this level tests are:
an increased vocabulary
future tenses
the first conditional
the present perfect
the past continuous
used to
modals - should and must
expressing purpose
question tags
relative pronouns
reflexive pronouns
adverbs
some phrasal and prepositional verbs
What does the candidate have to do in the Elementary test?
write a short composition
read a text
match letters
answer multiple choice questions
fill in gaps
rearrange word order
answer true false questions
The candidate has sufficient active vocabulary and structural understanding to:
write a short connected text on descriptive or narrative topics
read and understand a text from a familiar range of topics
ask and answer questions about past or present events
distinguish between and use a variety of tenses in familiar contexts: past, present and future
express basic intention, purpose, obligation, preference and advice
