Cambridge English A2 Key for Schools. Handbook for teachers for exams from 2020 with tips for preparing learners, sample papers and audio.
Cambridge English A2 Key for Schools
Table of Content
- About the exam
- Can Do summary
- Advice for teachers
- Advice by task for Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
- Tips for preparing learners for the Reading component with sample paper
- Tips for preparing learners for the Writing component with sample paper
- Tips for preparing learners for the Listening paper with sample paper
- Transcript
- Audio
- Tips for preparing learners for the Speaking paper with sample paper
- Speaking assessment glossary of terms
- Assessment for Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
- Language specifications
- A2 Key for Schools glossary
A2 Key for Schools – an overview
A2 Key for Schools is a basic level qualification that shows a candidate has achieved a good foundation in learning English.
It is an ideal first exam for those new to learning English and gives learners confidence to study for higher Cambridge English Qualifications such as B1 Preliminary and B2 First.
Exam formats
A2 Key for Schools can be taken as either a paper-based or computer-based exam.
Who is the exam for? A2 Key for Schools is aimed at school students who want to show they can: • understand and use basic phrases and expressions
• understand simple written English
• interact with English speakers at a basic level.
Who recognises the exam?
The A2 Key for Schools certificate is recognised around the world as a basic qualification in English. Cambridge English Qualifications are accepted and trusted by thousands of organisations worldwide. For more information about recognition go to cambridgeenglish.org/recognition
What level is the exam?
A2 Key for Schools is targeted at Level A2 on the CEFR. Achieving a certificate at this level proves that a candidate can use English to communicate in simple situations.