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-examinerinteraction The examiner will ask you: - your name - where you come from Provide 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 interaction After 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

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

18. friends

19. teachers

20. study / work and plansYou will be asked questions about the present circumstances, past experiences and future plans

21. PART 1 Student-examiner interaction Remember: The interaction in this part is between examiner and candidate do not interrupt when your partner is speaking.

22. PART 2 Simulated situation In this part of the test, talk to and look at your partner, NOT to the examiner. The examiner will explain to both candidates what they have to ask and answer questions about.

23. PART 2 Simulatedsituation The examiner will not repeat the instructions . Example: Interlocutor: “George, here is some information about a (museum). Tony, you don’t know anything about the (museum) so ask George some questions about it. Use these words to help you. (PAUSE). Now, Tony, ask George your questions about the (museum) and, George, you answer them. Alright ?

24. PART 2 Simulatedsituation - Asking You are expected to make FULL questions with correct grammar. You must speak clearly and loudly. NEVER MUMBLE ! Look at and talk to your partner ... NOT the examiner ! A. Common structures you need: 1. How much does/do ...... cost ? 2. What/Where/How can you … ? 3. Is/Are there ........... ? 4.What time does/do ...........? 5. Is it ……in the morning ? 6. Does it ........ ? 7. How many ____s ............ ? 8. What kind of ____ ...........? 9. How far is ............... ? 10. Can you ............ ? etc

25. Put each of the following into one of the question types above; do in the sports centre the club open any restaurants a coffee shop get there cook in the room rent bowling shoes h. closed on Sundays i. have a restaurant j. see there k. single rooms does it have l. food can you buy there m. an adult ticket o. the station friom the club

26. PART 2 Simulatedsituation - Answering 1. Double room - £25 per night “A double room for one night costs £25.” …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. Parking – Free “You don’t need to pay if you want to park your car” …………………………………………………………………………………….. 3. Activities include: Dancing, Singing and Card Games …………………………………………………………………………….. “You can dance, sing and play cards” Use theinformationonyourpapertoansweryourpartner’squestionsbut ….. 1. … Don’tjustreadfromthepaper. Answer in full sentences. 2. …Changeexpressionsonthepapertoyourownexpressions 3. … Be carefulwithyourgrammar

27. PART 2 AnsweringExample “George, here is some information about a (museum).

28. PART 2 - AnsweringComplete thistextusingtheinformationabove “The museum is called Sandon Air Museum. You can see over 70 planes there. It’s open every day from 10 o’clock in the morning until 6 o’clock in the evening. There is also a shop there which sells postcards and books. It has a very big car park and you don’t have to pay to park there. A ticket for an adult is £8. If you are a student, you only have to pay £5.”

29. PART 2 AskingExample “George, here is some information about a (museum). Tony, you don’t know anything about the (museum) so ask George some questions about it. Use these words to help you.

30. PART 2 – Whatwillitbeabout ? The subject will likely be one of the following: A place (a school, a club, a museum, a holiday destination) An activity (a holiday, a picnic, a trip) An event (a concert, an exhibition, a competition) An object (a novel, a car, a computer) A person (an artist, a dentist, a private teacher) Choose from one of the options on the left. A library A market A flight A job vacancy Spanish lessons A singer A town A castle A bicycle for sale