A2 Key for Schools case studies
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A2 Key for Schools is a Cambridge English Qualification at CEFR level A2, reported on the Cambridge English Scale in the 120–139 range. It is the school-oriented version of A2 Key: both sit at the same level and follow the same format, but A2 Key for Schools is tailored to the interests and experience of school-age learners, while A2 Key is designed for adults. The A2 Key for Schools case studies are 5 cases and about 2,932 words.
1Scoring a short email: content versus accuracy
A school prepares a group of 11-year-olds for A2 Key for Schools Writing Part 6. The practice prompt asks candidates to write an email to a friend, Alex, about a weekend football session.
641 words, about 3 min2Notices: same word, wrong meaning
A teacher runs a 20-minute Reading Part 1 clinic with 12 learners. They complete six A2 Key for Schools notices.
580 words, about 3 min3Listening gap-fill: when is a spelling error minor?
In a mock A2 Key for Schools Listening test, Part 2 is a note-completion task about a class trip to a science museum. The audio says: 'The trip costs three pounds fifty.
546 words, about 3 min4Multiple choice: hearing a word is not hearing the answer
A2 Key for Schools Listening Part 5 practice: five three-option questions about a conversation between two school friends, Ben and Lucy. In question 3, 'What will Lucy do on Saturday?' options are A sell tickets, B help with the lights, C sing in the choir.
583 words, about 3 min5Paired speaking: one candidate carries the interaction
In a mock A2 Key for Schools Speaking test, two 11-year-olds are paired. Candidate A, Maya, answers Part 1 questions in full sentences and in Part 2 asks, 'What about you?' and 'Do you like this one?' Candidate B, Leo, gives one-word answers ('Maths.', 'Yes.', 'No.') and looks at the teacher after each question.
582 words, about 3 min