Duration
About 45 minutes
English · A1
Prepare for Cambridge A1 Starters with targeted practice and realistic mock tests.
Cambridge A1 Starters is an english certification at A1 level recognized by foundation English learners and primary schools. It is best for beginners starting their English certification journey. Prepare with realistic A1 Starters mock tests, timed sections, and feedback organized around the scoring areas that matter for this exam.
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Scoring
Shield-based scoring for three papers
Pass mark
Results reported as shields (no pass/fail)
Best for
Beginners starting their English certification journey
Typical fee
Usually EUR 60-100
Recognized by
Foundation English learners and primary schools
Exam structure
Use this overview to understand timing, task types, and scoring before you start timed practice.
Reading & Writing
20-40 min
Everyday signs, messages, and short gap-fill and writing tasks.
Listening
15-25 min
Short conversations and simple announcements with matching tasks.
Speaking
5-10 min
Introductions, simple questions, and picture-based interaction.
How Exampia helps
Each practice task focuses on the skills that can change your A1 Starters result.
Reading & Writing practice aligned with the real format
Each attempt ends with a clear next step, so practice stays tied to your exam goal.
Score-focused feedback for listening
Each attempt ends with a clear next step, so practice stays tied to your exam goal.
Timed A1 Starters readiness before exam day
Each attempt ends with a clear next step, so practice stays tied to your exam goal.
Sample question
Try the format before you commit
You are preparing for A1 Starters. Write a short response that explains your goal, asks one practical question, and states the next concrete step in your preparation.
See what a strong answer does
A strong answer completes the task, stays clearly structured, and shows enough language control for A1 Starters under time pressure.
Sample feedback
Score-focused feedback
Task achievement
Ready
Feedback explains what changed the score and which next exercise will improve this scoring area.
Coherence and cohesion
Developing
Feedback explains what changed the score and which next exercise will improve this scoring area.
Lexical resource
Practice
Feedback explains what changed the score and which next exercise will improve this scoring area.
Grammar accuracy
Practice
Feedback explains what changed the score and which next exercise will improve this scoring area.
Preparation timeline
Pick a timeline based on your current level and deadline. The plan is practical, focused, and built for real exam dates.
4 weeks: complete one diagnostic A1 Starters mock, then focus on the two weakest sections.
8 weeks: alternate full timed sections with targeted practice, especially writing and speaking production.
12 weeks: build a weekly exam routine, review feedback trends, and reserve the final two weeks for full mocks.
Try a two-minute mock
A no-signup mini mock in under two minutes
Answer a few exam-style questions and see how Exampia turns your result into a clear next study target.
Timed tasks
Immediate score
Next study target
Answer all questions to see your feedback preview.
Pricing for this exam
Start with a free mock preview. Upgrade only if the full A1 Starters mock set and detailed feedback are useful for your deadline.
PricingFree
1 mock preview
Good for trying Exampia without commitment.
Pro Monthly
All mocks for one exam
Best for active preparation with a near deadline.
Exam Bundle
90-day access
Designed for one high-stakes certification.
FAQ
Is Exampia affiliated with Cambridge Assessment English?
No. Exampia is independent. We prepare learners for Cambridge A1 Starters by following published exam formats and scoring criteria, but we are not approved, certified, or endorsed by Cambridge Assessment English.
Can I try A1 Starters practice for free?
Yes. The free tier is designed to let you start with one mock-test experience before you decide whether the full practice library is worth it.
Does Exampia grade writing and speaking for A1 Starters?
Exampia gives feedback organized by scoring area for production tasks. Speaking practice is included for supported exam formats, and expanding sections are labeled clearly.
How should I use the feedback before exam day?
Treat each scoring area as a practice target. If your content score is strong but accuracy is weak, your next practice set should be grammar and sentence-control work, not another untimed essay.