What's inside Speaking A2
Discover everything you need to know about A2 Key Speaking with this complete guide, specifically designed for those preparing for Cambridge A2 Key (KET) or A2 Key for Schools. It is not just a resource for students: it is also a very useful tool for teachers and for parents helping their children prepare for A2 Key Speaking, formerly known as the Key English Test (KET).
Guide contents
- 100+ pages of exclusive and original Speaking content for A2 Key.
- 10 full practice tests in the format of the examiner’s booklet, including 2 tests for groups of three and 2 A2 Key for Schools tests.
- A complete sample test: the full conversation between two candidates and the interlocutor, with comments on what makes it a full-marks performance.
- 57 original pictures for Part 2.
- DOs and DON’Ts and useful language for each part.
- The differences between A2 Key and A2 Key for Schools.
- Answers to the questions candidates ask most often.
- An A2 Toolkit: common mistakes at A2 and one test done twice, at band 3 and at band 5.
- Explanation of how speaking is assessed and a photocopiable mark sheet for every test.
- Free sample answers for all the tests to download.
Speaking A2 guide for teachers and students
This guide is perfect for:
- Students of English preparing for Cambridge A2 Key or A2 Key for Schools.
- EFL teachers looking for ready-to-use A2 speaking materials and mock tests for their classes.
- Parents who want to help their children prepare for the KET exam.
A2 Key Speaking test
The A2 Key Speaking test assesses candidates’ speaking skills at A2 level (elementary). It is taken in pairs and has two parts:
A2 Speaking Part 1
This is the interview. The interlocutor asks each candidate simple questions about their name, where they live and their work or studies. Then come two everyday topics, such as food, holidays or free time, with short questions and one longer answer: Please tell me something about…
A2 Speaking Part 2
This is the discussion with your partner. The two candidates look at five pictures and talk together about what they like and don’t like, and why. Then the interlocutor asks some Do you think…? questions and finishes with two more questions about the same topic.
Take control of your Speaking skills
Thanks to this book, you can prepare for the A2 Key Speaking test step by step. The candidates in the examples speak simple A2 English, so you can really use their answers as models. By practising with the 10 tests, you or your students will gain confidence and know exactly what to expect on the day of the exam.
Get your copy of Speaking A2 today and get ready to nail your KET Speaking test!
