Cambridge English A2 Key (KET) – Course Overview for Parents
What Is A2 Key?
Cambridge English: A2 Key (KET) helps students move from beginner to early intermediate level.
It’s ideal for learners who can already use simple English and want to understand and communicate in real-life situations.
At this stage, students begin to express opinions, describe experiences, and interact more naturally.
What Students Learn
Vocabulary Topics
- Daily routines and activities
- Family, home, and friends
- Food, shopping, and money
- School, work, and free time
- Travel and holidays
- Weather, health, and nature
- Technology and communication
Grammar Coverage
- Present simple and continuous
- Past simple and continuous
- Future forms (will, going to)
- Comparatives and superlatives
- Modal verbs (can, should, must)
- Articles, quantifiers, prepositions
- Basic linking words (and, but, because, so)
- Simple compound sentences
Skill Development
Reading: Short articles, messages, and stories.
Writing: Simple emails, notes, and short paragraphs.
Listening: Everyday conversations and short announcements.
Speaking: Asking and answering questions, role plays, describing pictures.
Exam Expectations (Optional)
If your child takes the A2 Key (KET) exam:
- Reading and Writing (70 mins): Understanding short texts and writing short messages or emails.
- Listening (30 mins): Understanding the main idea and details in short recordings.
- Speaking (8–10 mins): Talking with a partner about familiar topics and pictures.
Please note, I do not provide the exam, and only teach the lesson materials.
Prior Knowledge Needed
Students should already understand basic English grammar and vocabulary — usually from completing A1 Movers or an equivalent beginner course.
If you’re unsure which level is best, you can book a short levelling session to find out.
Why Choose This Course
Builds confidence for real-life English communication
Strong foundation for B1 Preliminary (PET)
Suitable for school-age learners and teens
Extra resources available for home study
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