The table below give some examples at each Cambridge English: Young Learners level (Flyers) of typical general ability, plus ability in each of the skill areas and in a range of contexts (Social & Leisure and School). These statements are linked to the CEFR.
| Typical Abilities | Listening & Speaking | Reading & Writing |
| Overall General Ability | CAN say that they do not understand something or cannot do something, and ask for help, using expressions such as ‘Could you say it again, please?’. CAN talk about a problem in simple terms. | CAN understand longer texts about everyday topics, even if they do not know all the words. CAN use a dictionary to help them understand a word they do not know. |
| Social & Leisure | CAN arrange with friends to do something or play together. CAN make and respond to invitations, suggestions, apologies and requests. | CAN write a short message on a postcard or in an email. CAN write about how they feel and give reasons why, in simple sentences. |
| School | CAN understand audio and video clips used in the English lesson. CAN talk briefly about things they have done, for example about their favourite holiday. | CAN write short dialogues, for example in speech bubbles, picture stories, comics. CAN make up a story in English using ideas, pictures or words that the teacher gives them. |