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KET (Cambridge Key English Test (A2)) study guides
Cambridge A2 Key (KET) certifies elementary English at the CEFR A2 level for school and entry-level employment.
Topics (10)
Reading & Vocabulary
12% of testReading short everyday texts and selecting the correct meaning, matching, and gap-fill responses at A2 level.
Grammar Basics
10% of testA2-level grammar: present simple/continuous, past simple, basic modals, articles, and prepositions.
Listening — Short Recordings
10% of testUnderstanding short conversations, monologues, and announcements in everyday A2 settings.
Speaking — Interaction & Personal Information
10% of testAnswering questions and engaging in simple conversation about personal topics at A2 level.
Writing — Notes & Short Messages
12% of testWriting short notes, emails, and messages of 25–35 words at A2 level.
Everyday Vocabulary
10% of testCore A2 vocabulary for daily life: food, transport, home, health, shopping, and directions.
Topic Vocabulary
8% of testThematic vocabulary sets for A2 Key: free time, travel, weather, sports, and jobs.
Sentence Structure
8% of testA2 sentence patterns: simple sentences, basic coordination (and/but/because), and question formation.
Conversation Skills
10% of testA2-level conversational turn-taking, greetings, and simple transactional dialogues.
A2 Key Test Strategy
10% of testTime management, question-type recognition, and marking strategies for the Cambridge A2 Key examination.
Locale-specific guides
Every KET topic is published with locale-specific framing for candidates testing in different countries. Pass-rate stats, regulatory context, and study tips all change by locale.
- United StatesAmerican candidates
- United KingdomBritish candidates
- IndiaIndian candidates
- PhilippinesFilipino candidates
- NigeriaNigerian candidates
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