Cambridge

English Qualifications

A2 KEY

Prepare for the A2 Key exam with full mock exams

Practise in digital format with the structure and timing of the A2 Key. Results by skill, with clear explanations so you know exactly what to expect.

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What is the A2 Key exam?

The A2 Key (formerly KET) is the first official Cambridge qualification. It certifies a basic level of English on the CEFR and shows that you can communicate in simple, everyday situations.

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Your first official certificate

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Schools and after-school courses

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A solid base for the B1 Preliminary

Everyday communication

You cope with familiar situations: travel, shopping, study or work.

Basic comprehension

You understand short, simple texts and audio on familiar topics.

Your first written texts

You write notes, messages and short texts about your daily life.

Structure of the A2 Key

3 papers that cover the four skills

Reading and Writing

1 hour

32 questions

50% of the total

7 parts that assess reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary and short writing tasks.

Listening

about 30 minutes

25 questions

25% of the total

5 parts with short, everyday audio: conversations, announcements and monologues.

Speaking

8–10 minutes

2 parts

25% of the total

Paired exam divided into 2 parts: a short interview and a collaborative task with a partner.

To get the A2 Key certificate you need at least 120 points on the Cambridge English Scale. From 140 the certificate shows a B1 level.

How Preptiviti helps you

Exams developed by Cambridge preparation specialists, including accredited examiners with direct assessment experience.

Exam-format practice

Train with the same structure, timing and task types as the A2 Key exam.

Clear results by skill

Track your performance across Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking with precision.

Detailed explanation for every answer

Understand why each answer is correct and how to improve your accuracy.

Structured feedback for Writing and Speaking

Detailed, criteria-based feedback to refine content, organisation and language use.

Readiness indicator

Know when your performance is consistent enough to achieve a strong result.

Simulation Mode, Trainer Mode and targeted practice

Practise under timed conditions, with guidance, or focus on specific skills and task types.

Flexible access

Practise anytime, from any device.

Is Preptiviti A2 right for you?

You are preparing for the A2 Key and want to know exactly what the Cambridge exam format looks like.

You want to sit your first Cambridge exam with confidence and a clear result.

You find it difficult to practise Writing and Speaking without clear, structured feedback.

You study independently or want to complement your work in class, getting used to exam technique and to working under exam conditions.

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