Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many times will candidates hear the recording for each part?

Are different accents used in KET recordings?

How fast are the recordings?

How long do candidates have to transfer their answers?

What do candidates find most challenging on the paper?

Which part of the paper do candidates find the easiest?

How many times will candidates hear the recording for each part?
Each part is heard twice, so candidates can check their answers or fill in any gaps at the second listening.

Are different accents used in KET recordings?
Yes, there are some regional British accents and occasionally American or Australian speakers.

How fast are the recordings?
All KET recordings are delivered clearly at slightly slower than natural speed.

How long do candidates have to transfer their answers?
8 minutes in total is allowed for this and candidates are warned after 7 minutes that they only have one minute left.

What do candidates find most challenging on the paper?
Parts 4 and 5, which involve listening and writing words or numbers, are often found to be challenging. Part 3, the multiple-choice task, is also quite challenging.

Which part of the paper do candidates find the easiest?
The short dialogues in Part 1 are an easy introduction to the paper. Part 2, the matching task, is also usually problem-free for candidates.

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