TKT Young Learners 2026: Format, Bands and the 33-Question Teaching Section
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In the sentence 'She quickly finished her homework,' what part of speech is the word 'quickly'?
Describing Language And Skills
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The Cambridge TKT: Young Learners module has 80 questions in 80 minutes. See how the four syllabus areas are weighted, how Bands 1–4 work, and what to check when booking paper or digital testing.
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Form, meaning, and use
Module 1: Describing Language and Skills
Flashcard
Which term refers to the vocabulary of a language, including single words and fixed expressions?
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The vocabulary of a language, its words and phrases.
Describing Language
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Introduction & Exam Overview
0.1 About the Cambridge TKT: Modules, Format, and Band Scores
Study guide
Cheat sheet
A learner says 'I want to ask you a favour' to make a request. This use of language to achieve a purpose is best described as a:
Read the clue and guess the term in 6 tries.
Game
Word class versus word function
Reading and listening are usually classified as which type of skills?
The emphasis given to a syllable or word when speaking.
When a learner reads a train timetable only to find the departure time of one train, which reading sub-skill are they mainly using?
Collocation
The smallest unit of sound that can distinguish meaning between two words, such as /p/ and /b/ in 'pat' and 'bat', is called a:
A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
0.2 TKT Task Types, Exam-Day Strategy, and How to Use This Guide
In the word 'photographer', which syllable carries the main word stress?
Swap tiles to line up three of the same term.
Term Match
Morpheme
The phrase 'make a decision' is an example of which lexical feature?
A word expressing an action or a state.
Which sentence is in the present perfect tense?
Phoneme versus letter
A learner uses 'goed' instead of 'went' as the past tense of 'go'. This error is best explained as an example of:
Background To Language Learning
The overall meaning a reader takes from a text read quickly.
Chapter 1: Describing Language - Grammar, Lexis, Phonology, and Functions
1.1 Grammar Concepts and Sentence Structure
A teacher tells a story in English. Beginners follow it with the help of drawings and gestures. What is the language the learners can follow an example of?
Flip two cards at a time to find matching terms.
Term Pairs
Word stress versus sentence stress
The developing language system that a learner creates, which is neither the first language nor fully the target language, is called:
To read a text quickly, looking for a specific piece of information.
A learner says that pictures and written examples help them remember new words. How does the TKT glossary describe this preference?
Language function and exponent
A learner who studies English mainly because they enjoy the language and find it personally satisfying is showing which type of motivation?
The symbol system used to represent speech sounds.
1.2 Lexis, Word Formation, and Semantic Relations
In 'Several learners finished the task early', what is the function of 'several' within the noun phrase?
Find five hidden terms in a grid of letters.
Term Search
Reading for gist, scanning, and detailed reading
Which teaching approach prioritises meaningful communication and real-life language use over isolated grammar drilling?
Background To Language Teaching
A mistake reflecting a gap in what the learner knows, not carelessness.
Language Learning
In Total Physical Response (TPR), learners primarily demonstrate understanding by:
Exposure to language and focus on form
Module 1: Background to Language Learning
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