The document provides guidance on the format and content of the KET (Key English Test) speaking exam. It is divided into two parts: Part 1 involves interaction between the examiner and student, where the examiner will ask personal questions and questions requiring longer responses about topics like hobbies and plans. Part 2 simulates a situation where the student has a conversation with their partner by asking and answering questions provided by the examiner about a place, activity, event, object or person. Examples of question structures and a sample dialogue are provided.

1. KET (Key English Test)Speaking Guide

2. Thestandardformat of the test is:2 candidates and 2 examiners(onewilltalktoyou and willaskyouquestions and theotheronewilljustwatch and takedown notes)

3. Thespeaking test consists of 2 parts:PART 1 Student-examinerinteractionPART 2 Ask and Answer in Pairs @ 2 times

4. PART 1 Student-examinerinteractionThe examiner will ask you:- your name- where you come fromProvide full-sentence answers and add something in this part of the test. The examiner will probably ask you to spell something, for example your surname and to say a number.

5. PART 1 Student-examiner interactionAfter you are asked two or three personal questions (What’s your name?Where you come from? etc)you will be asked some questions that require longer answers:*Why you like something*A detail about a hobby …. etc

6. PART 1 Student-examinerinteractionThink of how important these items are to you:music

7. sport

8. cinema and TV

9. reading

10. travelling and visiting other places

11. work

12. shopping

13. future plans

14. past experiences

15. family

16. personal interests

17. educationPART 1 Student-examinerinteractionThink of what you would say in connection with:family