The gentlest way in. Single words, short questions and a lot of pointing at pictures — everything a child needs for their very first English exam.
Stage 1 of 3
Starters
First words, first letters, first “I can read that!” moment.
Starters · 16 topics
Pick a topic
Each topic has the same shape: a game to play, the words to keep, and something to print.
Animals
Vocabulary & can / can't see
Open Animals
Greetings
Vocabulary & have / has
Open Greetings
Family
Vocabulary & this is my…
Open Family
School
Vocabulary & I like / don't like
Open School
Body
Vocabulary & this is my…
Open Body
Colours
Vocabulary & I like / don't like
Open Colours
Food
Vocabulary & he likes…
Open Food
Numbers
Vocabulary & let's click on…
Open Numbers
City
Vocabulary & let's go to…
Open City
Time
Vocabulary & it's 3 o'clock
Open Time
Weather
Vocabulary & it's hot
Open Weather
Toys
Vocabulary & I have a…
Open Toys
Sports
Vocabulary & I play / don't play
Open Sports
Clothes
Vocabulary & what colour is…?
Open Clothes
Home
Vocabulary & I live in…
Open Home
Transport
Vocabulary & I go by…
Open TransportWhen they're ready
Starters mock tests
Full practice papers in the shape of the real exam — free, and with no account to make.
Go to Starters tests Official Cambridge Starters page
