What is the CaMLA YLTE?

CaMLA Young Learners Tests of English (YLTE) are a fun and motivating way to test the English of young
learners in the primary and middle grades. The tests cover all four language skills and are developed by
CaMLA in association with Cambridge English.
Adapted from the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) examinations, the tests provide a clear and
transparent assessment from Bronze (YLE Starters) through Silver (YLE Movers) to Gold (YLE Flyers).
The tests are international, with a focus on American English. Even so, test takers are not penalized for
use of British spelling, vocabulary, or grammatical structures.

Cambridge English:
Young Learners exam

CaMLA Young Learners

Tests of English exam

Cambridge English: Starters

YLTE Bronze

Cambridge English: Movers

YLTE Silver

Cambridge English: Flyers

YLTE Gold

The following Cambridge English Official Preparation Materials for

Cambridge English: Young Learners act as suitable preparation for CaMLA
Young Learners Tests of English (YLTE):

What are similarities and differences between

the YLTE and YLE?
The YLTE has been adapted from the YLE, and the tests are very similar, although
YLTE focuses on American English, whereas YLE focuses on British English. They
contain the same structure and task-types; are scored in the same manner; and
results are reported in a similar format. In addition, test takers can use either
American or British spelling, vocabulary, or grammatical structures when
completing the YLTE.
As such, teachers can use materials created for YLE or any other curriculum created
to teach English to young learners.
The primary differences between YLTE and YLE arise in terms of vocabulary and
grammar, reflecting their intended use as either a test of American English (YLTE)
or British English (YLE).

Grammar
There are some differences in grammatical
usage between American and British English.
Test takers can use either American or British
usage in their responses.

Vocabulary
A complete YLTE vocabulary list can be found in the YLTE Handbook for Teachers. Test takers can use
either British or American vocabulary in their responses. Below are American equivalents to British usage.

British English

American English

British English

American English

autumn

fall

mark(s)

score(s), point

bin

wastebasket/trashcan

mat

rug

biscuit

cookie

Match

game

bit

a little

maths

math

bookshop

bookstore

midday

noon

cabinet

cupboard

motorbike

motorcycle

called

named

mum(my)

mom(my)

chemist

pharmacy

paper(s)

exam, test

chips

fries

perhaps

maybe

cinema

movie theatre

post

mail

clever

smart

rocket

spaceship

cooker

stove, oven

round

around

cross

rucksack

backpack

cupboard

cabinet

script(s)

exam, test

dash(es)

blank(s)

shall

can, may, should

fetch

get

shop

store

film

movie

sledge

sled

flat

apartment

sofa

couch

football

soccer

surname

last name, family name

footballer

soccer player

sweet(s)

candy

garden

yard

table tennis

ping pong

handbag

purse

tick

check, check mark

have got

have

tidy

neat

headteacher

principal

timetable

schedule

holiday

vacation

toilet

bathroom

British English

American English

Ill

sick

torch

flashlight

one lives in a certain street

one lives on a particular street

join-up writing

cursive

trousers

pants

at the weekend

on the weekend

lift

elevator

untidy

messy

have got

have

lorry

truck

Spelling
Test takers can use either American or British spelling in their responses.

British English examples

American English examples

-re/-er

theatre; centre; centimetre;

kilometre

theater; center; centimeter;

kilometer

-our/-or

colour; favourite

color; favorite

-ce/-se

practise

practice

-mme/-m

programme

program

other

grey

gray

Mechanics
Test takers can use either American or British punctuation in their responses.

British English usage

American English usage

quotes

single quotes (x) are used

double quotes (x) are used

titles

titles such as Mr, Ms, Dr are not

followed by a full stop

titles are followed by periods, such as

Mr., Ms., Dr.

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