A2 Elementary
Speaking
Cambridge English
Cambridge A2 Flyers — Information exchange
Travel
About 4 minutes
6 questions
Cambridge A2 Flyers — Information exchange: A Castle Visit and a Camping Trip
About this practice test
Build A2 English speaking for a Cambridge Flyers-style information exchange by giving castle-visit details and asking questions about a camping trip.
What you’ll practice
Speaking naturally
Answer familiar questions in your own words.
Developing your ideas
Give a reason or example to support your answer.
Listening back
Record an answer and notice what you can improve.
What to expect:
6 spoken questions from Emma, your practice examiner. Follow the task and record each answer for up to 25 seconds. Practising is free. Sign in and choose feedback for 25 coins. Feedback is a practice estimate rather than an official exam score.
The 4-minute practice timer includes preparation, answers and an allowance for question audio. It starts when you start the practice.
Study the questions and tasks
Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Use the task instructions and the guidance at the end of the page to review your own response.
- Practice level
- A2. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
- Question formats
- Speaking response
How to approach this practice
Read the question or cue card and think of a relevant experience or opinion. Use short notes rather than memorising a script.
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Question 1 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
What is the date of your castle visit?
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Question 2 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
Where do people meet for the castle visit?
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Question 3 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
How much does the castle visit cost?
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Question 4 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
Ask your partner where the camping trip will be.
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Question 5 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
Ask your partner how long the camping trip lasts.
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Question 6 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
Ask your partner what food people should bring to the camping trip.
What to review next
Listen back to your recording. Check that you answered the question, developed your ideas and spoke clearly. Record a second response after reviewing any feedback you choose to request.
A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.