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KEY ENGLISH TEST (KET) |
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This is the most basic level of English test conducted by Cambridge ESOL in the Main Suite Exams. As the name suggests this is the KEY to people hoping to start a career in this English Speaking corporate world. This will serve as a key not only to start your English Language Learning Experience but also create an opening to make you more competitive at the Global Job market and thereby a secure future.
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Learner Profile |
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A Learner at the KET Level hopes to use the language for the purpose of survival in these three broad objectives listed below, with the details of some possible tasks under each heading |
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Carrying out certain transactions |
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- Making arrangements
- Making purchases
- Ordering food and drink
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Giving and obtaining factual information |
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- Personal
- Non-personal (places, times, etc.)
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Establishing and maintaining social and professional contacts: |
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'I decided to take the examination because Cambridge is a very famous university. After I took it, my English skills improved and I have experience of taking an international exam. Thank you.'
Karan Ulhaka — KET candidate |
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What will taking KET help you do? |
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- Meeting people
- Extending and receiving invitations
- Proposing/arranging a course of action
- Exchanging information, views, feelings and wishes
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After the program the Learner will be able to : |
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- Understand and use everyday expressions and basic phrases
- Introduce themselves and answer basic questions about personal details
- Interact with English speakers who talk slowly and clearly.
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For more detailed list of everyday Communicative tasks, covered under KET Syllabus please
For details of Grammar topics covered under KET Syllabus please |
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Benefits |
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Being the basic level it certifies that you are competent to handle day to day activities in English Language. This test is recognized by thousands of employers, Colleges & Governmental Institutions as a basic level of English Certification. Holders of KET will have a level of English suitable to communicate simple requirements in a restaurant/ supermarket for instance and express typical personal information.
Top international companies such as Philips, Pepsi Cola, Motorola, L'Oréal, & Electrolux have employees with KET qualification and in the UK for example, many companies in the service and hospitality industries recognize KET as an indicator of sufficient language competency.
For a list of Companies, Educational Institutions & Govt. Bodies that recognize KET, please |
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Summary |
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- Lifetime validity
- Worldwide recognition for business or study purposes
- A test & certificate as proof by an expert that your English Communicative skills
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(LSRW) are at the basic level i.e.
- Listen – Understand Simple Questions & Instructions
- Speak – Express Simple opinions or needs
- Read – And Complete forms
- Write – Short, Simple letters related to personal information
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The Details of the Test |
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The test can be taken as a paper based exam or a computer based exam. The paper based exams are held at regular intervals 6 times a year. While the Computer based exams are available on a monthly basis at Computer Based Test Centers.
There are 2 versions of the KET namely the KET and KET for Schools. Both follow exactly the same format and the level of the question papers is identical. The only difference is that the content and treatment of topics in KET for Schools have been particularly targeted at the interests and experience of school pupils.
An example would be in the first exercise of Reading & Writing Paper Candidates are told to read Signs, notices & very short text and match them to sentences given |
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- In KET the Signs, notices & text would be from everyday activities in market place, at work or home
- In KET for Schools Signs, notices & text would be from everyday activities at school
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The table below shows the different parts of KET/KET for Schools and how long each paper takes.
In KET/KET for Schools, Reading and Writing are combined on one question paper. |
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Name of paper |
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Paper 1
Reading and Writing |
9 parts / 56 questions
Reading: Parts 1–5
Writing: Parts 6–9 |
1 hour 10 minutes |
50% |
Paper 2 Listening |
5 parts / 25 questions |
30 minutes(including 8 min transfer time) |
25% |
Paper 3Speaking |
2 parts |
8–10 minutes per pair of candidates (2:2 format*) |
25% |
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THE CUE EDGE |
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Study Material - CUE English India has developed Audio Visual training material that can help prepare for the KET exam. These resources used in combination with the KET Information for candidates and some daily practice will ensure high scores in KET Examination. The material can be sourced from our nearest Learning Center at Rs.700/- per student.
Student Coaching – CUE English has established a wide and diverse network of Learning centers across India, so that you can enroll yourself and be guided to prepare for the KET exam. The course is conducted for 2 hours weekly for a period of 6 months. The coaching fee of Rs.700 /month is charged to the students. For details of the nearest center please click here
Rapid Revision - Those on self study mode can contact the center for rapid revision – known as Validation Training at the nearest Learning Center. For details of the nearest center please click here
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