Teaching together how to do well in parts 1 and 2 of the PreA1 creates a shared roadmap for new learners and their supporters. By aligning explanations, expectations, and practice routines, you turn early exam preparation into a coordinated effort rather than separate attempts.
These opening steps focus on building confidence, clarifying the structure, and showing how small daily actions lead to steady improvement across both parts. The sections below organize practical moves, common pitfalls, and clear checkpoints to keep progress visible.
| Part | Key Focus | Typical Task Types | Success Indicators |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Listening accuracy and speed | Short recordings, picture-choice, true/false | Catch key words, infer meaning, avoid distraction |
| 2 | Reading precision and speed | Short texts, matching, gap-fill, multiple choice | Locate details, understand gist, manage time |
| Collaboration Point | Joint review and micro practice | Compare answers, explain reasoning, reattempt weak items | Shared notes, quick feedback loop |
Shared Planning for Parts 1 and 2
Set joint goals and a weekly schedule
Define a realistic weekly rhythm that includes listening and reading practice days, review time, and short teacher–learner check-ins. Use a simple plan that both parties can follow and adjust.
Use the same language about tasks
Agree on clear names for each task type, such as “picture match” or “short sentence true/false”, so instructions at home and in class stay consistent and reduce confusion.
Targeted Practice for Part 1
Train listening in short bursts
Focus on 1–2 minute sessions that mirror the real task length. Play each recording twice, then immediately check answers and highlight the key word that gave the answer away.
Build prediction and keyword spotting
Before playback, read the question and underline the content word. Practice guessing possible answers from the options so that attention shifts to confirming the correct word or phrase during listening.
Targeted Practice for Part 2
Develop active scanning skills
Work on locating names, numbers, or specific details quickly. Use timed runs where the learner marks where the text mentions each question target without writing full answers at first.
Strengthen multiple-choice decision making
Compare options side by side, note differences in meaning, and eliminate clearly wrong items. After checking answers, summarize why the correct choice fits and why the others do not.
Key Takeaways for Teaching Together
- Share a clear weekly plan that covers both listening and reading
- Use the same task names at home and in class to avoid confusion
- Train Part 1 with short, frequent listening bursts and keyword prediction
- Train Part 2 with scanning, quick elimination, and concise error review
- Track accuracy and time, then adjust practice only when data shows a plateau
FAQ
Reader questions
How many minutes per day should we spend on each part?
Start with 15–20 minutes daily, split as 8–10 minutes for Part 1 listening and 8–10 minutes for Part 2 reading, adjusting as stamina grows.
What should we do if the learner keeps mishearing similar words in Part 1?
Focus on contrastive practice with minimal pairs, repeat the phrase in different sentences, and underline the critical sound so the ear becomes faster at discrimination.
How can we make Part 2 reading practice less overwhelming?
Break texts into short chunks, set a clear task for each chunk such as finding one specific detail, and gradually increase to full-text tasks with timed checks.
When should we move on to later parts of the PreA1?
Move on when the learner consistently reaches around 75–80% correct in both parts across two similar practice sessions and can explain their answers with simple reasoning.