Passing KET shows that you can deal with everyday written and spoken English at a basic level. What will KET do for you? • KET is recognised by administrative, industrial, and service-based employers around the world as a qualification in basic English. • It is also accepted by many educational institutions for study purposes. You can find a list of organisations that recognise KET at: www.CambridgeESOL.org/recognition • Because KET focuses on all four skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking – you find out your strengths and weaknesses in using English. • Passing KET gives you the confidence to move on to higher qualifications such as the Preliminary English Test (PET) and First Certificate in English (FCE). • KET is designed to help you communicate more effectively in real-life situations. Remember … Cambridge ESOL is a department of the world-famous University of Cambridge: a Cambridge ESOL certificate is an achievement that says a great deal about your ability and your hard work. What level is KET? KET is at Level A of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) – an internationally recognised framework. At A level, typical users can: • understand simple questions and instructions • express simple opinions or needs • complete forms and write short, simple letters or postcards related to personal information. Your preparation for KET will give you these kinds of practical language skills. What does KET involve? KET has three papers: Reading and Writing: hr min You will need to be able to understand simple written information such as signs, brochures, newspapers and magazines. You will also have to fill gaps in simple sentences and write a short message or note of – words. Listening: min You need to show your ability to understand announcements and other spoken material when spoken reasonably slowly. Speaking: min You will need to demonstrate that you can take part in a conversation by answering and asking simple questions. You take the Speaking test with another candidate or in a group of three. Key English Test (KET) Level A A test of everyday written and spoken English at a basic level.