Cambridge Starters is the first official title for children from 6-8 years and Galician families are increasingly choosing it. With my experience of 30 years in academies in Ourense, I explain to you how to prepare Starters 100% from home by Zoom.
What is Cambridge Starters?
Official examination Pre A1 for children starting English. 45 minutes total:
- Listening: 20 audio questions
- Reading/Writing: drawings + simple words
- Speaking5 minutes with examiner
12-week preparation plan from home (Galicia):
WEEKS 1-4: VOCABULARY (20 min daily)
- Official topics: family, animals, colours, numbers, school, schooling
- 80 keywords - I use them in my online classes
- Flashcards game printables (I'll pass you the complete pack)
- Free Apps: Starters Wordlist + my audios
WEEKS 5-8: LISTENING + READING
- 15 official audios adapted Galician primary education
- What do you hear« exercise» - 90% hit first week
- Starters Drawings - write 3 words per picture
WEEKS 9-12: SPEAKING + DRILLS
- 5 real questionsWhat's your name?«, »How old are you?«, »Do you have brothers?«, »What's your name?".»
- Full simulation every Saturday on Zoom with me
- Video feedback - posture, volume, fluidity
Dates Cambridge Galicia 2026:
text📅 May 9-10: Main call Ourense
📅 Registration: 15 February maximum
📅 December 12-13: Christmas option
Materials I use (tested for 30 years):
✅ Cambridge Official Book adapted Ourense
✅ Recorded audios with a British accent
✅ Flashcards colour printable A4
✅ Official drills previous reviews
Advantages of online preparation from home:
- Galician timetables - 17h-19h perfect
- No displacement to large centres
- Parental monitoring - weekly progress video
- Academy price with individual attention
95% approve Starters with my ourensano online method.
