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Who is it for?
This test is for elementary English learner who want to know if they can use English for basic communication situations in life.
What is the test like?
The test has these sections:
Reading and writing - 1 hour 10 minutes
Listening - 30 minutes
Speaking - an interview, 10 minutes
There are two versions of the PET test:
KET
KET for Schools
Both versions have the same type of questions. The KET for schools test has content of interest to school-age learners.
How much does it cost to take KET?
Fees are set by test centres.
KET: Key English Test
KET scores
Your score is shown as a number between 0 and 100 which is converted from the total number of marks available in the exam. It is converted so that the score you need for each grade is the same every time the exam is taken. This is called a standardised score. Your score will not be shown on your certificate.
When can I take the test?
Arrange with your closest test centre. The paper-based test can be taken 6 times a year. The computer-based test is available once a month.
Listening
Time allowed: about 30 minutes.
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Listening part 1: You will listen five short conversations. For each conversation there is a question and three pictures (A, B or C) and you haveto choose the correct option.
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Listening part 2: You will listen A longer conversation and two lists of words. You have to listen to the conversation and match two lists of items, for example, people with the food they like to eat, or days of the week with activities.
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Listening part 3: A conversation and some questions. You have to listen to the conversation and choose the right answer (A, B or C) for each question.
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Listening part 4: A recording of a conversation between two people. You have to listen to the recording and write down the information you hear to complete a message or notes.
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Listening part 5: A recording of one person speaking. You have to listen to the recording and write down the information you hear to complete a message or notes.
Reading
Writing
Reading and Writing are taken together — Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Reading part 1: Eight signs, notices or other very short texts (A–H) and five sentences. You have to match each sentence to the right sign or notice.
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Reading part 2: Five sentences on the same topic or which are related to a story. Each sentence has a missing word and you have to choose the best word (A, B or C) to complete the sentence.
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Reading part 3: The first five questions are things you say in a conversation. For each sentence, you have to choose what the other person says next (A, B or C). The second part of Part 3 is a longer conversation, but some sentences are missing. You have a list of sentences (A–H) and you have to find the right sentence for each space.
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Reading part 4: A long text or three short texts. You have to read the text(s) and seven sentences. You have to decide if each sentence is Right, Wrong, or Doesn't say, or choose the right answer (A, B or C) to the questions.
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Reading part 5: A short text with eight numbered spaces. Each space means there is a missing word and you have to choose the right answer (A, B or C).
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Reading part 6: Five sentences like the definitions you find in a dictionary. We give you the first letter of the word and the number of letters, and you have to complete the word.
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Reading part 7: A short text, for example a letter or postcard. There are 10 missing words in the text and you have to think of the right word to complete each space.
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Reading part 8: One or two short texts to read. You have to use the information in the texts to fill in a note, form, diary, or other document correctly.
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Writing part: You have to write a short message, note, email or postcard. The instructions tell you who to write to and what to say.
Speaking
Time allowed: 10-12 minutes.
Normally you will do the speaking test with another candidate. The two of you will meet two examiners. One of the examiners will talk to you, the other does not participate in the conversations.
There are two parts to the speaking test:
Speaking part 1 - (Interview): Conversation with the examiner. The examiner asks you some questions about yourself and you answer.
Speaking part 2 - (Collaborative task): The examiner gives you some information or a card with some ideas for questions. You have to talk with the other candidate and ask or answer questions.
Practice links
In this section you will find some links that it will of great help for each of the parts of the CAE and some others where you can practice all parts of the exam.