The document discusses updates to the Cambridge English: Key (A2 Key) exam. It notes that the exam tests reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and certifies an ability to communicate in basic English. Starting in January 2020, the exam and lower levels like B1 Preliminary will include new tasks, better alignment between levels, and reported grades will be standardized across Cambridge English exams. More details on the changes can be found on their dedicated website.

2.  A2 Key, formerly known as Cambridge English:
Key (KET) is one of our Cambridge English
Qualifications. This basic-level qualification is a
great exam to take if you're new to learning
English.
 An A2 Key qualification is proof of your ability to
use English to communicate in simple situations.
 The exam tests all four English language skills -
reading, writing, listening and speaking.
 It should give you the confidence to go on and
study for higher-level exams such as B1
Preliminary and B2 First.

3.  To make sure our exams are up to date with
the latest research in language learning and
teaching, we update them regularly. A2 Key,
A2 Key for Schools, B1 Preliminary and B1
Preliminary for Schools have undergone a
thorough review to ensure that our exams
continue to remain relevant to the needs of
schools and learners.
 The new exam formats will start being used
from January 2020. The changes include:
 New and updated tasks across all of the papers

4.  Better alignment between the exams, showing
clearer progression from one exam to the next
 An update to the way that grades are reported,
bringing the exams in line with higher level
Cambridge English Qualifications
 The separation of the Reading and Writing papers
in B1 Preliminary and B1 Preliminary for Schools.
 You can find out more about the changes,
including information on preparation materials, on
our dedicated Key and Preliminary 2020 update
website. You can also sign up to receive
information and updates about the changes to the
exams.

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