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Download sample papers for A2 Key for Schools
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Reading and Writing sample test
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Reading and Writing answer key
Listening answer key
There is no answer key for Reading and Writing Part 9, but there are sample answers and examiner comments in the relevant pages of the A2 Key for Schools handbook.
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Practice your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills using these free online resources. These materials are designed to help you to develop reading for gist and detail, managing unfamiliar vocabulary, as well as planning, drafting, editing and writing for the exam.
These videos will help your students understand what happens during a speaking test. You can also download examiner comments for each video.
Read the examiner comments for Asia and Vittoria's speaking test
Read the examiner comments for Luca and Federica's speaking test
Read the examiner comments for Tommaso and Greta's speaking test
This list gives teachers a guide to the vocabulary needed when preparing students for A2 Key and A2 Key for Schools .
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A guide to the exam, with advice on preparing for the exam, tips for exam day and useful links.
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All the important information you need to know when taking the exam.
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