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12 Dec 2019

About 2020 A2 Key Reading Part 2

TagsA2 Key, A2 Key for Schools, reading, Tips

In this post, I’m going to analyse Part 2 of the A2 Key Reading and Writing Test. It follows on from one of my previous posts where I wrote about Part 1 of the A2 Key Reading and Writing Test....

5 Dec 2019

Inspiring A2 Key and B1 Preliminary posters to inspire students to create posters!

Posted ByAnne Robinson

TagsA2 Key for Schools, B1 Preliminary

Cambridge Assessment English have created some inspiring posters for A2 Key and B1 Preliminary which I believe could inspire students to create their own posters. Currently, there are three A2 Key Posters: Food, Our planet and Sport – available to...

27 Nov 2019

Having fun with 2020 A2 Key Reading and Writing Part 1

Posted ByAnne Robinson

TagsA2 Key, A2 Key for Schools, Reading and Writing

This post will share some fun (and hopefully useful!) ideas for working on the short texts and messages found in Part 1 of 2020 A2 Key Reading and Writing. It follows on from my previous post: ABOUT 2020 A2 KEY...

25 Nov 2019

About 2020 A2 Key Reading and Writing Part 1 – and how to do well

Posted ByAnne Robinson

TagsA2 Key, A2 Key for Schools, reading, Tips

From 2020, Part 1 of the A2 Key and A2 Key for Schools Reading and Writing Paper will change. Let’s first examine the format of this Part. I’m going to use Part 1 from the A2 Key for Schools Handbook,...

10 Nov 2019

Working with exam reading texts doesn’t have to be boring!

Posted ByAnne Robinson

Tagsconferences, reading

Gearing up for my workshop Oh no! An exam reading text! I aim to prove that working with texts often found on reading papers in exams can be used in useful, interesting and imaginative ways. I’ve come up with loads...

30 Oct 2019

Preparing for A2 Key Speaking Part 2, Phase 2

Posted ByAnne Robinson

TagsA2 Key Speaking, speaking, Tips

This post, with tips and ideas to help students prepare for A2 Key Speaking Part 2, Phase 2, follows on from my previous post, About A2 Key Speaking Part 2, Phase 1. After discussing the five pictures of activities, places...

28 Oct 2019

Preparing for A2 Key Speaking Part 2, Phase 1

Posted ByAnne Robinson

TagsA2 Key, speaking, Tips

This post, with tips and ideas to help students prepare for A2 Key Speaking Part 2, follows on from my previous post, About A2 Key Speaking Part 2. Let’s consider what candidates are being asked to do in the first...

24 Oct 2019

About 2020 A2 Key Speaking Part 2

Posted ByAnne Robinson

TagsA2 Key for Schools, Cambridge English, resources, speaking, Tips

In 2020, changes were made to the A2 Key and A2 Key for Schools exams. In this first post, I’m going to break down Part 2 of the Speaking Test. This part has changed, and no longer involves asking and...

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