Part 1
In part 1 of the Key English Test [KET] you listen to five short recordings and for each recording you have to choose the best of three pictures. You can listen to the audio twice.
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Part 2
In this part of the KET test you listen to a conversation and do a matching exercise.
Practice exercises
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Part 3
In part 3 of KET listening you hear a longer recording and answer 5 multiple choice questions. You can listen to the audio twice.
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Part 4
This is a longer dialogue with five gaps to complete. You can listen to the audio twice.
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Part 5
While you listen you need to complete some notes. There are five gaps to complete. You can listen to the audio twice.
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A2 for Schools exam preparation resources
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Free: Paper-based sample test
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Free: Computer-based sample tests
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Reading and Writing sample test
Listening sample test
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Listening answer key
There is no answer key for Reading and Writing Part 9, but there are sample answers and examiner comments in the relevant pages of the A2 Key for Schools handbook.
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You can also improve your English and prepare for your A2 Key for Schools exam by downloading the Exam Lift app.
The app includes daily activities that encourage you to practise your English in all four language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking.
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Free: Self-study activities
Practice your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills using these free online resources. These materials are designed to help you to develop reading for gist and detail, managing unfamiliar vocabulary, as well as planning, drafting, editing and writing for the exam.
- Listening Self-study plan
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Speaking test videos with examiners' commentary
These videos will help your students understand what happens during a speaking test. You can also download examiner comments for each video.
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Vocabulary list
This list gives teachers a guide to the vocabulary needed when preparing students for A2 Key and A2 Key for Schools .
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Information for candidates
A guide to the exam, with advice on preparing for the exam, tips for exam day and useful links.
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Summary regulations for candidates
All the important information you need to know when taking the exam.
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Support and information for parents
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Exam tip videos
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Official Cambridge English preparation materials
You can find a wide range of official Cambridge English support materials from Cambridge Assessment English and Cambridge University Press. Support materials include coursebooks and practice tests and include materials in both print and digital formats.
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