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A2

A2 Key

A Cambridge English Qualification showing that a learner can use English to communicate in simple situations at CEFR Level A2.

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Who it's for

Learners who want to demonstrate practical reading, writing, listening and speaking skills at A2 level.

Cambridge exam snapshot

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qualification.

These details summarise the current official Cambridge English qualification and exam format.

CEFR levelA2
Papers3
Total lengthAbout 2 hours
Cambridge Scale120–139
01

Reading & Writing

1 hour · 7 parts · 32 questions · 50%

Understanding simple written information and producing short messages and stories.

02

Listening

30 minutes · 5 parts · 25 questions · 25%

Following announcements and other spoken material at a reasonably slow pace.

03

Speaking

8–10 minutes per pair · 2 parts · 25%

Answering and asking simple questions and discussing familiar preferences.

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What learners develop

Purposeful skills.
Visible progress.

01Reading short real-world texts for their main message
02Understanding longer texts for detail and main ideas
03Writing a short email or note
04Writing a short story from picture prompts
05Following announcements and everyday conversations
06Asking and answering simple questions in a discussion

Inside the qualification

What candidates encounter.

  • Seven Reading and Writing parts
  • Five Listening parts, with recordings played twice
  • A two-part Speaking test with another candidate
  • Digital and paper-based task formats
  • Reading and Writing contributes half of the total marks

Skills demonstrated

What the level represents.

  • Understand straightforward written information
  • Follow spoken English delivered at a reasonably slow pace
  • Write short practical messages and stories
  • Exchange personal information
  • Discuss likes and dislikes and give simple reasons

Vocabulary resource

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for this level.

Official wordlist · PDF

A2 Key and A2 Key for Schools Vocabulary List

The official 32-page vocabulary list for A2 Key and A2 Key for Schools, updated in August 2025 with additions shown in green.

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Free exam practice

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sample papers.

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Listening practiceListening sample test audio
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About the qualification

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