KET has three papers: Reading and Writing, Listening and Speaking.
Each paper is returned to Cambridge for marking and assessment, except the Speaking Test, which is conducted by two locally based examiners who examine you face to face. All examiners are accredited by Cambridge ESOL.
- Reading and Writing (Paper 1) 1 hour 10 minutes
The Reading and Writing paper assesses the ability to read and understand factual texts taken from signs, brochures, newspapers and magazines. You need to be able to understand the main messages, and have strategies for dealing with unfamiliar words and structures.
You are assessed on your ability to complete gaps in simple texts, transfer information to forms, and complete an everyday writing task, such as writing a short note or message of around 20-25 words, to demonstrate control of structure, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation.
- Listening (Paper 2) 25 minutes
The Listening paper assesses the ability to understand recorded material such as announcements and monologues, delivered at a moderate pace, and to understand factual information in the recordings.
- Speaking (Paper 3) 8-10 minutes
The Speaking Test assesses the ability to interact in conversational English with an examiner and with another candidate. You need to be able to answer and ask questions about yourself and to talk freely about your likes and dislikes. Candidates normally take the Speaking Test in pairs.
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