The first think that you may wish to do is check your level and this will help to indicate what assessment you might like to take.

WHAT DOES THE A2 EXAM CONTAIN?

The A2 Key English exam, formerly known as the KET, is a qualification designed as proof of a basic level of English. It demonstrates that a person can communicate in simple situation in English.

 

This exam is for level A2 in the EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK FOR LANGUAGES

 

Key Data:

CEFR level: A2

Scale score: 120-139

Test format: Computer or paper based

Number of parts: 3

Exam length: about 2 hours

 

The A2 Key demonstrates that you can:

• • Understand basic phrases and expressions
  • Introduce yourself and answer simple questions
  • Communicate basically and effectively in simple situations
  • Handle simple everyday situations with English speakers
  • Understand simple written English

This is a simple review of the tasks in the Cambridge Assessment English Preliminary English Test, also known as the B1 PRELIMINARY, This exam is for level B1 in the EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK FOR LANGUAGES

 

KEY DATA:

CEFR level: B1

Scale score: 140-159

Test format: Computer or paper based

Number of parts: 4

Exam length: 2-2:30 hours

 

THE B1 PRELIMINARY DEMONSTRATES THAT YOU CAN:

• • Communicate basically and effectively
  • Handle everyday situations
  • Express yourself at an elementary level to native speakers

This is a simple explanation of the tasks in the B2 First, or formally known as the FCE. The B2 First is an exam from Cambridge Assessment English that is at level B2 in the EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK FOR LANGUAGES

 

KEY DATA:

CEFR level: B2

Scale score: 160-179

Test format: Computer or paper based

Number of parts: 4

Exam length: 3.5 hours

 

THE B2 FIRST DEMONSTRATES THAT YOU CAN:

• • live and work independently
  • Communicate with confidence
  • Be part of a workforce
  • Express yourself fluently

This is a simple review of the tasks in the Cambridge Assessment English Advanced English Test, also known as the C1 ADVANCED, This exam is for level C1 in the EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK FOR LANGUAGES

 

KEY DATA:

CEFR level: C1

Scale score: 180-199

Test format: Computer or paper based

Number of parts: 4

Exam length: 4 hours

 

THE C1 ADVANCED DEMONSTRATES THAT YOU CAN:

• • Achieve a university level course
  • Communicate effectively and in detail
  • Form part of the workplace
  • Express yourself fluently

Another excellent option from Cambridge Exam English is the new Linguaskill test

 

Linguaskill: The computer adaptive test

Just like language learning, language testing is moving online. Cambridge Exam English has introduced the latest of their range of qualifications for learners of English. Part of the University of Cambridge, Cambridge Exam English helps millions of people to learn English, as well as proving their English skills through their globally recognised qualifications.

The new Linguaskill assessment is an adaptive test, which offers candidates the opportunity to test their English level with graded questions that are matched to their level of ability. One of the main advantages of this test is that it is impossible to fail it (below A2), therefore candidates will always get a qualification on completing it. When referring to adaptive, it means that each question depends on the candidate’s own performance in the previous question.

As the test is an adaptive test, the number of questions in the reading and listening skills sections is variable. The computer based program will continue until a satisfactory measurement of the candidate’s level is achieved.

 

The benefits of adaptive tests include:

The new adaptive-test format of Linguaskill is an innovative alternative to conventional leveled testing. The exam offers candidates to consult their English level in a way that will always have a quantifiable end product.

Efficiency: computer based testing is fast and efficient

Results: the results are reliable and will get to the candidate much quicker than with other standardized tests

Security: as tests are adapted to each candidate, the questions change depending on responses and thus enhancing security

Flexibility: as the test is online, the availability of said exam is at any time or date

Price: the test is online and more cost effective than conventional testing methods

Accepted: by over 20,000 organisations worldwide

Available: 5.5 million assessments taken every year in 2,800 exam centres in 130 countries

Experienced: providing English language assessments since 1913