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Cambridge A2 Key

The document summarizes the Cambridge A2 Key English language exam, which tests reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for basic communication in English. The exam consists of a 1-hour reading and writing section with 7 parts and 32 questions worth 50% of the total mark. A 30-minute listening section has 5 parts and 25 questions worth 25% of the mark. Speaking is an 8-10 minute, 2-part interview with one or two other candidates and examiners, worth 25% of the mark. The document also mentions an exam preparation app with daily practice activities for all four language skills.

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Cambridge A2 Key

The document summarizes the Cambridge A2 Key English language exam, which tests reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for basic communication in English. The exam consists of a 1-hour reading and writing section with 7 parts and 32 questions worth 50% of the total mark. A 30-minute listening section has 5 parts and 25 questions worth 25% of the mark. Speaking is an 8-10 minute, 2-part interview with one or two other candidates and examiners, worth 25% of the mark. The document also mentions an exam preparation app with daily practice activities for all four language skills.

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Cambridge A2

Key
What does it test?
● An A2 Key qualification is proof of your ability to use English to communicate in
simple situations.
● The exam tests all four English language skills – reading, writing, listening and
speaking.
Exam format
● Reading and Writing
● Listening
● Speaking
Reading and Writing
● 1 hour
● 7 parts / 32 questions
● 50% mark
● Shows you can understand simple written information such as signs, brochures,
newspapers and magazines.
Listening
● 30 minutes, including 6 minutes’ transfer time
● 5 parts / 25 questions
● 25% mark
● Requires you to be able to understand announcements and other spoken
material when people speak reasonably slowly.
Speaking
● 8-10 minutes per pair of candidates
● 2 parts
● 25% mark
● Shows you can take part in a conversation by answering and asking simple
questions. Your Speaking test will be conducted face to face with one or two
other candidates and two examiners. This makes your test more realistic and
more reliable.
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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