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A2 Key for Schools

Interactive preparation course for the A2 KET level of the Cambridge English exams.

Category:
Cambridge
Rating:
5
Total Enrolled:
42
Last Update:
March 8, 2024
Course Description

The Cambridge English A2 KET exam is an assessment test for ESL learners. The qualification shows that a student can use English to communicate in simple situations.

The course is organised into modules that mimic the different parts of the Cambridge English A2 KET exam to enable students to become familiar with the format and question styles. Each part contains useful advice and strategies as well as relevant grammar points and resources to use to get more practice. Some parts also contain tutorial videos with specific tips for that exam part.

Course Format

This homework course introduces students to the format and requirements of the A2 KET exam. They will have the opportunity to practice past exam questions and receive feedback on their performance.

  • Reading Practice: advice, resources and interactive modules for the 5 reading parts of the exam
  • Listening Practice: advice, resources and interactive modules for the 5 listening parts of the exam
  • Writing Practice: advice, resources and interactive modules for the 2 writing parts of the exam
  • Speaking Practice: advice, resources and interactive modules for the 2 speaking parts of the exam
What will you learn?

When a student finishes the Cambridge KET level preparation course and followed the advice for extra practice they will be ready to sit the exam, which shows that they have achieved a basic level of English in the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The qualification shows that a student can use English to communicate in simple situations. It shows the student is able to:

  • understand and use basic phrases and expressions
  • understand announcements and other spoken material when people speak reasonably slowly.
  • understand simple written information such as signs, brochures, newspapers and magazines.
  • interact with English speakers at a basic level.

They will have also developed their confidence in using English and will be ready to progress to the next level of the Cambridge English Qualifications, which is the B1 preliminary (PET) level.

The course covers the first 5 parts of the Reading and Writing part of the KET exam. Each part is explained and there are multiple interactive homework modules to complete to practice the following skills:

Part 1: Read six short real-world texts for the main message.

Part 2: Read seven questions and three short texts on the same topic, then match the questions to the texts.

Part 3: Read one long text for detailed understanding and main ideas.

Part 4: Read a factual text and choose the correct vocabulary items to complete the gaps.

Part 5: Complete gaps in an email (and sometimes the reply too) using one word.

The course covers the 5 parts of the Listening part of the KET exam. Each part is explained and there are multiple interactive homework modules to complete to practice the following skills:

Part 1: Identify key information in five short dialogues and choose the correct visual.

Part 2: Listen to a monologue and complete gaps in a page of notes.

Part 3: Listen to a dialogue for key information and answer five 3-option questions.

Part 4: Identify the main idea, message, gist or topic in five short monologues or dialogues and answer five 3-option questions.

Part 5: Listen to a dialogue for key information and match five items.

The course covers the last 2 parts of the Reading and Writing part of the A2 KET exam. Each part is explained and there are multiple interactive homework modules to complete to practice the following skills:

Part 1: Write a short email or note of 25 words or more.

Part 2: Write a short story of 35 words or more based on three picture prompts.

The course covers the 2 parts of the Speaking part of the A2 KET exam. Each part is explained and there are multiple interactive homework modules to complete to practice the following skills:

Part 1: Respond to questions, giving factual or personal information.

Part 2: Discuss likes and dislikes, and give reasons.

A2 Key for Schools
$
60
.00
  • 14 detailed guides with specific tips, advice and grammar points
  • 67 interactive exercise modules from A2 KET exams
  • Links to relevant worksheets for extra practice

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The course is designed for students with an English level equivalent to A2. It is the next step after the Cambridge Young Learner levels.

Students planning on sitting the Cambridge English A2 Key For Schools Exam (KET), or who wish to practice their English Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking skills at an A2 level.

Key

Cambridge

Exam Pack

Exam Practice

Reading

Writing

Speaking Practice

Listening

Tips and Tricks

Worksheets

Activities

Grammar Points

Vocabulary