The grammar structures in Flyers Cambridge are quite basic, as the Flyers level is only at the second tier (A2) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). In this article, FLYER has compiled the 20 most common grammar structures found in the updated Cambridge Flyers exam format, along with some exercises for children to reinforce the knowledge.
1. 20 Cambridge Flyers Grammar and Structure list
The 20 most common grammar structures in the latest Flyers exam are listed in the table below. There is quite a lot of knowledge for young learners to absorb. So it is better to break the topics into smaller sections and allocate study time appropriately. This method helps children have time to absorb the knowledge and store it into their long-term memory.
After completing each structure, children can also reinforce the knowledge with some practice exercises in the next part of this article.
| No. | Grammar structures | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Present Simple Tense | – I go to school every day. – He doesn’t play football today. |
| 2 | Present Continuous Tense | – She’s doing homework. – Are you eating dinner? |
| 3 | Present Perfect Tense | – We have arrived at the airport. – It has been cold lately. |
| 4 | Past Simple Tense | – They weren’t home yesterday. – Did you meet him last week? |
| 5 | Past Continuous Tense | – We were going shopping this time last week. – I was cooking at 4:00PM yesterday. |
| 6 | Future Simple Tense | – I will be there tomorrow. – She won’t go to the cinema. |
| 7 | Near Future Tense with be going to | We’re going to visit our grandparents next week. |
| 8 | Modal verbs: – May – Might – Should – Will | – Emma may go to the library after school. – It might rain tomorrow. – You should eat more vegetables. – David will visit his grandparents this weekend. |
| 9 | Comparatives and Superlatives | – He’s taller than me. (comparative) – He’s the tallest in my class. (superlative) |
| 10 | Determiners | I have a few apples left in my bag. |
| 11 | Prepositions | We stayed at the beach until the sun went down. |
| 12 | Pronouns | Does anyone know the answer to this question? |
| 13 | Tag questions | You just bought the newspaper, didn’t you? |
| 14 | Adverbs | The little boy runs very fast in the park. |
| 15 | Conjunction | She was tired, so she went to bed early. |
| 16 | Zero Conditional Sentences | If you don’t sleep well, you feel tired. |
| 17 | Clause with “Where” (S1 + V1 + O1 (a place) + where + S2 + V2 + O2) | I know a restaurant where they serve the best pizza in town. |
| 18 | Clause with “Before”/ “After” | – Tell me before you go. – She can watch the cartoon after she finishes her homework. |
| 19 | Linking verbs + like (Linking verbs: be, feel, smell, sound, taste, look) | The biscuits taste delicious. |
| 20 | make + O + adjective | This makes the adventure exciting. |
To learn more about each of the grammar topics, parents can refer to the Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers, and A2 Flyers Grammatical Vocabulary List of the file below (page 31).
Download the PDF file of 20 Flyers grammar structures here.
2. A2 Flyers Grammar Practice Exercises
Practicing immediately after learning is an effective way to retain knowledge. After children complete the lessons above, parents can download the free PDF file here to help children review. The file includes comprehensive practice exercises for the Flyers grammar structure.
3. Practice the Flyers grammar structures with AI
The exercises above are quite enough for children to practice the Flyers grammar structures. However, parents and children can work with AI for easier practice. FLYER would like to introduce some useful learning features on FLYER to parents as follows:
- AI FLYER Bingo: Helps children develop the habit of speaking English daily; Provides feedback on their English, which will, in turn, improve their grammar.
- Speaking & Writing with AI: Provides detailed feedback, corrections, and grading based on Cambridge’s three criteria – vocabulary & grammar, pronunciation, and interaction level.
4. 200+ Cambridge Flyers practice exam on the FLYER Virtual English Testing Platform
The FLYER Virtual English Testing Platform offers 200+ Cambridge Flyers exam practice tests (covering all parts: Listening, Reading & Writing, and Speaking) to provide your child with preparation for the Cambridge Starters exam.
- These exams have been carefully compiled to match the format (up to 90%) following Cambridge’s latest standards.
- The automatic scoring system and answer key will help students review and study effectively at home.
- Interactive exercises and game simulations stimulate children’s brain activity and interest in learning.
- It offers various fun learning features such as challenges with friends, short practice exercises, and vocabulary reviews.
Moreover, a helpful feature for parents is the Learning Report, which makes it easy to track the progress of their children’s studies. The system automatically stores all test results and uses them to provide feedback on the student’s current proficiency level, strengths, and areas that require improvement.
More significantly, parents who use FLYER’s virtual testing platform can save up to 80% on their kids’ exam preparation expenses!
Conclusion
Grammar can be quite challenging for children at this age. Therefore, to help them learn the Flyers grammar structures effectively, parents should combine various teaching and learning methods while staying patient and constantly encouraging them. This way, children can be confident during the exam preparation process and absorb the knowledge better!
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