What's inside Writing A2
This A2 writing guide covers both writing tasks in the Cambridge A2 Key (KET) and A2 Key for Schools exams:
- Writing Part 6: a short email or note (25 words or more)
- Writing Part 7: a short story based on three pictures (35 words or more)
This book provides 12 model answers (6 emails and notes, 6 picture stories), each with a Why it works box that explains what makes it a good answer, plus more than 150 useful phrases that candidates can use in their writings for A2 Key. The model answers are strong but written in simple A2 English, so students can really use them as models for their own tasks.
Contents of this Writing KET book
- 94 pages of exclusive and original writing content
- Step-by-step writing strategy for emails, notes and picture stories
- 12 model answers, each with a Why it works box
- 150+ useful phrases ready to use in your writings
- 12 original sets of pictures for Part 7 picture stories
- 5 sample writing tests with photocopiable answer sheets
- Extras and freebies to maximise your writing practice
- Mark sheet and assessment criteria for A2 Key Writing
Much more than sample answers
Besides the model answers and phrases, this guide also contains:
- A clear description of A2 Key Writing Parts 6 and 7
- A simple 5-step strategy to write both tasks in about 20 minutes
- Answers to the questions candidates ask most often
- An A2 Toolkit: essential connectors, common mistakes at A2, the past simple for stories, and one task answered at 9, 12 and 15 marks
- Explanation of how writing is assessed and a photocopiable mark sheet
Who’s this A2 Writing guide for?
In general, this writing guide is aimed at:
- Students of English preparing for Cambridge A2 Key or A2 Key for Schools (formerly known as KET or Key English Test)
- EFL teachers looking for ready-to-use A2 writing materials for their classes
- Parents who want to help their children prepare for the KET exam
A2 Key Writing: Parts 6 & 7
A2 Key Writing is part of the Reading and Writing paper and has two tasks:
KET Writing Part 6
Candidates write a short email or note to a friend. The task has three points, such as inviting, explaining, suggesting or asking for something, and the answer must include all three in 25 words or more.
KET Writing Part 7
Candidates look at three pictures and write the story they show in 35 words or more. The story must include all three pictures, in order, joined with time words and simple connectors.
The Writing process for A2 Key tasks
Thanks to this writing guide, you can develop your own writing method. This guide gives you a simple 5-step writing process which you can apply to every A2 writing task you do, from reading the task carefully to checking your final answer.
Get your copy now and nail your KET Writing test!
