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4 An overview of TKT: Knowledge about Language
4 Content of TKT: Knowledge about Language
17 Test administration
17 Grading and results
18 Test production
18 Support for candidates and course providers
19 Common questions and answers
19 Sample test answer key
20 Sample OMR answer sheet
TKT: KAL HANDBOOK
CambridgeESOL. taken by over 3 million people a year. phonology.org for more information.teacherportfolio. However. it is likely that centres and other • Delta Module One: a written examination institutions will wish to offer preparation courses for KAL • Delta Module Two: a course-based qualification and these may also include some teaching practice. Other teaching qualifications offered by Cambridge ESOL KAL offers candidates a step in their professional development include two specifically designed for the further education as teachers and enables them to move on to higher-level and skills sector within the UK. The Delta Modules are: compulsory course component or compulsory teaching practice. Teachers can visit www. It is Introduction suitable for pre. It should be noted that KAL tests subject knowledge rather than teaching ability. teaching qualifications and more readily access professional support materials. if • Delta Module Three: an extended assignment desired. the portfolio does not form part of the assessment for KAL. TKT: Knowledge about Language is designed and produced by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge Cambridge ESOL’s tests for teachers include: ESOL). 2 TKT: KAL HANDBOOK | INTRODUCTION . a record of their professional development and reflections on their teaching. Cambridge ESOL’s practical. seen from the perspective of a teacher’s language knowledge needs.KAL can be taken at any stage in a teacher’s career. certificates and diplomas for • TKT: Practical learners and teachers of English. KAL candidates are encouraged to keep a portfolio. However. ■ Introduction to TKT: Knowledge about Language – a test of professional knowledge for English language teachers TKT: Knowledge about Language (KAL) is an extension module of the Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT). The Teacher Portfolio is Cambridge ESOL’s free online system that any teacher can use to record and document their career progress. a department of the University of Cambridge and part of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate. It tests knowledge about the systems of the English language that aid a teacher in planning and delivering their lessons. Cambridge ESOL offers an • TKT: Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) extensive range of examinations. analysing their teaching and how this impacts on their students’ learning. course-based qualifications for teachers include: • CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) • CELTYL (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Young Learners) • ICELT (In-service Certificate in English Language Teaching) Cambridge ESOL also offers the Delta Modules. The systems referred to are lexis. Cambridge ESOL’s Teaching Awards and tests for teachers can be found on the following page. Through their portfolio candidates can become reflective practitioners. which cover all KAL is designed to offer maximum flexibility and areas of knowledge at an advanced level and include teaching accessibility for candidates and therefore does not include a practice. • The Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) which has provided examinations in English for speakers of • TKT: Knowledge about Language (KAL) other languages since 1913. such as resource books for English language A summary of the entry requirements and content of teaching (ELT) and journals about ELT. grammar and discourse. in more than 130 countries.or in-service or practising teachers and ■ Introduction to Cambridge ESOL forms part of a framework of teaching awards and tests for teachers offered by Cambridge ESOL.
except that entry is conditional on candidates having completed CELTA. The Young Learner Extension to CELTA shares similarities with CELTYL. primary. secondary or secondary or secondary or secondary or adults (16+) secondary or secondary or secondary or secondary or adults adults adults adults CELTYL: adults adults adults adults not no primary or secondary Can be taken yes yes yes no yes no pre-service Course recommended not recommended not required not required not required not required yes yes not required yes not required no no no yes yes yes no yes no no no no no yes yes no yes no no no no no yes yes no yes no yes yes yes no no no yes no no attendance Assessed teaching practice Continuous assessment Involves coursework Written test / examination Note: Cambridge ESOL also offers IDLTM and the Young Learner Extension to CELTA. CELTA: primary. TKT: KAL HANDBOOK | INTRODUCTION 3 . primary. primary. primary. primary.Cambridge ESOL teaching awards and tests for teachers TKT Module 1 TKT: CLIL TKT: KAL TKT: Practical TKT Module 2 CELTA ICELT Delta Delta Delta Module Module Module One Two Three required recommended required recommended an initial CELTYL TKT Module 3 Teaching not essential not essential not essential required not required not essential not essential not essential not essential qualifications local an initial an initial which allow requirements teaching teaching teaching access to apply qualification qualification qualification experience Previous qualifications / training higher education Suggested minimum of minimum of minimum of minimum of minimum of minimum of minimum of minimum of minimum of language Council of Council of Council of Council of Council of Council of Council of Council of Council of level Europe B1 Europe B1 Europe B2 Europe B1 Europe C2/C1 Europe B2 Teaching age group Europe C2/C1 Europe C2/C1 Europe C2/C1 primary. IDLTM is an educational management qualification. primary.
phonological. or to fulfil any specific entry requirements for KAL. As KAL tests candidates’ knowledge of awards for teachers of English language systems rather than their proficiency in the English language or their performance in classroom situations.An overview of TKT: Knowledge about Language Content of TKT: Knowledge about Language ■ The aims of TKT: Knowledge about Language ■ TKT: Knowledge about Language content outline • to test candidates’ knowledge of concepts related to language and language use • to provide an easily accessible test of English language knowledge to teachers of English. secondary or adult teaching contexts and is intended for an international ■ Teaching contexts audience of non-first language or first language teachers of KAL tests the knowledge about language that underpins a English. speak or produce extended writing when taking KAL. dictionaries and other language reference materials for teachers • phonemic transcriptions (using the IPA – International Phonetic Alphabet) • diagrams or other visuals • transcriptions of spoken language Candidates are not required to take any other modules of TKT 4 ■ Sources and text types used in TKT: Knowledge about Language | OV E R V I E W A N D CO N T E N T . KAL consists of 80 questions in four parts. • pre-service teachers • teachers who wish to refresh their teaching knowledge • teachers who are moving to teaching English after teaching another subject To access KAL. from the following sources may feature in KAL: • ELT coursebooks or supplementary materials • reading and listening texts from articles. that could be used in the language classroom • grammar books. candidates are not required to have taken any English language examinations. and could be used by candidates to access further training. KAL may also relevant to teachers from a wide range of teaching contexts be taken by: and methodological backgrounds. Candidates are • to encourage teachers in their professional development required to answer the questions by selecting a letter for the by providing a step in a developmental framework of correct answer. ■ TKT: Knowledge about Language candidature candidates are not required to listen. original or adapted. J L M (2001) Vantage. However. which is prepared and delivered to international standards. and enhance career opportunities KAL tests knowledge of the lexical. J A and Trim. grammatical and discoursal features of the English language. Cambridge: CUP). books. It does not test approaches to teaching and learning English. phonological. teacher’s preparation and delivery of lessons regardless of the Candidates taking KAL will normally have some experience of approach to teaching and learning that they adopt. KAL is suitable for teachers of English in primary. TKT: KAL HANDBOOK Extracts. or evaluating or giving feedback on homework. teachers need a level of English of at least level B2 of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. responding to learners’ queries or language use. grammatical and discoursal features of the English language. radio etc. It focuses on those areas of language that are relevant to teachers of English when preparing lessons. It is teaching English to speakers of other languages. delivering lessons. KAL candidates are expected to be familiar with language and terminology relating to the description of lexical. This level is specified in the Council of Europe’s Vantage document (Van Ek.
working with interlanguage. Each question carries one mark. ‘odd one out’ | KNOWLEDGE ABOUT LANGUAGE 5 . 4-option multiple-choice. 4-option multiple-choice. matching. ‘odd • the role of phonology in conveying meaning • the role of phonology in discourse Task types 2 tasks 3-option multiple-choice.g.g. verb patterns. errors and other linguistic difficulties).g. ‘odd one out’ PART 4 PART 1 Title Grammar • different types of meaning • sense relations • word formation • lexical units (e. fixed phrases. types of clauses. 4-option multiple-choice.g. meaning and use: – word classes and the functional role of words in a sentence e. matching. candidates indicate their answers by shading the correct lozenges on their answer sheets. Candidates should use a pencil and mark their answers firmly. verb tenses • the role of context in conveying meaning Task types 4 tasks 3-option multiple-choice. meaning and forms. ‘odd one out’ Title Discourse Number of items 15 Areas of language knowledge tested • coherence • cohesion • register • distinctive features of common written and spoken genres • pragmatic and semantic meaning • functions Task types TKT: KAL HANDBOOK 2 tasks 3-option multiple-choice. matching. Lexis Number of items 20 Areas of language knowledge tested Task types • form. and discoursal features of English from a teaching perspective. matching. grammatical. It also focuses on the teacher’s awareness of learners’ language needs (e. Candidates should use an eraser to rub out any answer they wish to change.TKT: KNOWLEDGE ABOUT LANGUAGE GENERAL DESCRIPTION PART 2 Title Examination format TKT: Knowledge about Language consists of four parts Timing Phonology Number of items 15 1 hour 20 minutes Areas of language • segmental features • suprasegmental features No. ‘adverbials’ can be made up of preposition + noun phrase – grammatical roles performed by words in a sentence e.g. 4-option multiple-choice. collocations) • lexico-grammatical features • register 3 tasks 3-option multiple-choice. one out’ PART 3 Title Number of items 30 Areas of language knowledge tested SYLLABUS KAL is an examination for English language teachers. of questions 80 knowledge tested Task types 3-option multiple-choice. 4-option multiple-choice. phonological. ‘odd one out’ Answer format Marks For all parts. object – structural patterns e. subject. It tests candidates’ knowledge of the lexical. understanding of concepts. matching.
main.g. collocational • sense relationships: synonyms. past and future forms syllables.g. words ending in sion/tion comparatives. connotation. collective. degrees of formality in vocabulary and their contexts of occurrence pronouns • determiners e. contextual e.g. ■ Syllabus area ■ Syllabus area Grammar Lexis ■ Possible testing focus ■ Possible testing focus • the role of context in determining meaning and use of • types of meaning: denotation. This part of KAL tests candidates’ knowledge of the form. contraction • intonation: pitch direction and range. lexicogrammar and register. negative. whole/part. hyponyms. relative. situational. types of abbreviations.■ Part 1 ■ Part 3 This part of KAL tests candidates’ knowledge of different types of meaning. lexical sets. intrusion (liaison). idioms. sentence linking . elision. • different types of nouns e. spelling rules. • word stress: primary. antonyms. quantifiers • adjectives • noun phrase structures • nominalisation ■ Part 2 The verb phrase: This part of KAL tests candidates’ knowledge of segmental and suprasegmental phonological features. • reported speech and reporting verbs weak forms. articles. subordinate and co-ordinate clauses.g. meaning and use of grammatical structures in English. contrastive word stress and changing word • hypotheticality e. figurative. compounds. affixation. non-finite and finite clauses. common intonational patterns such as for ‘yes/no’ questions. acronyms. sense relations. transitive and intransitive. stative and dynamic ■ Syllabus area Phonology ■ Possible testing focus • verb patterns • mood e. countable. position of adverbials • the passive • the role of segmentals in conveying meaning e. elements and word order • complex sentences e. the grammatical. assimilation. • verb types e. front or back vowels etc. degree. place. concessive). word formation. types of clauses (e.g. result.g. meaning and use of structural patterns The noun phrase: • lexical units: collocations. interrogative and imperative Segmental features: • phonemes: the different phonemes of English and their places and manner of articulation e. condition. formulaic phrases • lexico-grammatical features: grammatical function of words and morphemes • register: domain-specific vocabulary. word families grammatical forms • word classes and the functional role of words in a sentence • grammatical roles performed by words in a sentence • the form. purpose. weak forms.g.g. phrasal. full vs. secondary stresses and weak • modality • time and tense • aspect: perfect and progressive aspects in present.g.g. possessives.g. fixed phrases. manner. • standard word patterns in word stress e. declarative.g. conditional and wish structures stress • adverbials e. false friends • word formation: morphemes. bilabial plosive. attitudinal and interactive functions of intonation • the role of suprasegmentals in conveying meaning 6 TKT: KAL HANDBOOK | KNOWLEDGE ABOUT LANGUAGE • simple sentences e. emphatic and contrastive stress • connected speech: linking. voiced or unvoiced consonant. time. time. lexical units. reason.g. reflexive. contrastive word stress The sentence: Suprasegmental features: • sentence stress: primary and secondary stresses in a sentence.
register. incomplete utterances • differences between pragmatic and semantic meaning • different ways of expressing a range of written and spoken functions using grammatical and lexical means • the significance of phonology and context in determining coherence and pragmatic meaning • note what conceptual difficulties learners are having with learning new language • note what kinds of problems learners are having in using specific features of lexis. meaning and use • take note of the discoursal features of texts they are planning to use • notice the features of connected speech in recordings they are preparing for their class. cohesion. turn-taking. text structuring • register/appropriateness: the relationship of register to audience. problems with producing particular sounds. degrees of appropriateness: formal. substitution and ellipsis. informal • recognising register: choice of vocabulary.g. lesson preparation. misuse of verb tenses because of confusion over their meaning or use. discourse markers. false friends. distinctive features of common written and spoken genres. it would be useful for candidates Discourse ■ Possible testing focus • coherence: what it is and how it is achieved in writing and speaking • grammatical cohesion: linking words. find what it collocates with or how it could be used to build words • check grammar points in a reference book or teacher’s book. While delivering a lesson. They could use every opportunity to become aware of the features of language related to the different stages of teaching a lesson e. organisation of discourse ■ As KAL is concerned with knowledge about language to exploit their teaching situation for opportunities to prepare for the test. layout. functions • general distinctions between written and spoken English e. TKT: KAL HANDBOOK | P R E PA R AT I O N 7 . genre.g. anaphoric. At the preparation stage candidates could.■ Part 4 Preparation This part of KAL tests candidates’ knowledge of coherence. problems with recognising the meaning of cohesive devices. notice its stress features.g. grammar. features of common genres for writing and speaking • distinctive features of spoken genres e.g. complexity and simplicity of grammar and lexis. find synonyms and opposites for it. and functions. focusing on their form. phonology and discourse • analyse after the lesson the linguistic causes of learners’ problems e. neutral. General ■ Syllabus area relevant to teaching English. cohesion. register. problems with understanding particular features of connected speech. message and setting. cataphoric and exophoric reference. lesson delivery – including responding to learners’ queries and use of language – and evaluating homework. parallelism • lexical cohesion: lexical chains. feedback and adaptation to audience. for example: • look up new vocabulary. candidates could: • genres: notion of audience. pragmatic and semantic meaning. grammar. sentences v utterances.
features they contain that are mentioned in the syllabus. By part available on the form. • can test their knowledge through the online worksheets available on many websites. for example) • can test their knowledge through the online worksheets Notice the instructions for each task. meaning and form of number of sections the test contains. They are advised to format and task types for KAL. read them carefully and available on many websites. becoming aware of the segmental and suprasegmental • consider how to word feedback to students about these problems. Remember that all answers must be given on the answer sheet by shading the lozenge underneath the correct letter. . ■ Candidates should check that they can complete the questions in the given time limit (80 minutes) and make sure they know how to record their answers on the answer sheet (See page 20 for a sample answer sheet). meaning and use of grammar. know? Do my learners need to know all the information given? What aspects of this piece of language might my learners find difficult to learn or use? Why? Do I need to teach my learners the terminology for this language or is it unnecessary for them to understand it? ■ Part 3: Grammar Candidates • can take advantage of their teaching to help them ■ Candidates should become fully familiar with the exam prepare for this section of the test. The task types used are: grammar. They could also do this ■ Candidates should make use of reference material about language. There are many useful reference materials available for teachers both in book form and on the web. meaning or use. Candidates • could analyse their students’ written work for the strengths and weaknesses in the handling of features of • are advised to build up their awareness of the different lexical features mentioned in the syllabus by noting these features in the texts they read or listen to in their spare time or use in lessons • can study dictionary entries to see what types of information are given about the word in the entry • can consult the many reference books and websites available on features of vocabulary. the number of tasks in key language that is the focus of texts or coursebook each section and the task types that could be used in each units.When evaluating homework. Errors may be in form. • multiple choice (See sample paper page 2 for example) • can note errors made by their students in speaking and writing and analyse why these are errors and what is • matching (See sample paper page 4 for example) wrong with the language produced in the particular • ‘odd one out’ multiple choice (See sample paper page 7 contexts. • can consult the many reference books and websites teacher’s perspective by asking questions such as: what is it available on the features of phonology and connected about this piece of language that my class might need to speech. • can consult the many reference books and websites available on aspects of discourse. 8 TKT: KAL HANDBOOK | P R E PA R AT I O N discourse that they contain. The teachers’ books accompanying coursebooks section. or focusing on particular features. See page 5 for details of the consult reference books on the use. • can consult the many reference books and websites always do as instructed. When looking at these materials it would be useful to see them from a while listening to the radio or to any spoken interaction. They could similarly make use of texts they read or listen to in their ■ Part 1: Lexis spare time. Look too at the sample paper on pages 9–16 of this can also give useful information about these aspects of handbook. ■ Part 4: Discourse Candidates • could use spoken or written texts they will work on with their classes to become aware of the features of discourse mentioned in the syllabus. candidates could: • note the types of problems learners have • think about what the linguistic reasons for those problems might be ■ Part 2: Phonology Candidates • can listen to recordings that they will use in class.
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Examples of acceptable reasons for giving special consideration are cases of illness or BAND A candidate at this level demonstrates other unexpected events. ■ Answer sheet completion Candidates should first contact their Cambridge ESOL Local Secretary for advice. current fees and further information about this and relating to results and decisions relating to irregular conduct. ■ Special arrangements These are available for candidates with disabilities. decisions procedure. A list of Cambridge ESOL Examination Centres is available from Cambridge ESOL from the address on page 1. Enquiries on results may be made through Cambridge ESOL Local Secretaries within a month of the issue of certificates. other Cambridge ESOL examinations can be obtained from the Cambridge ESOL Local Secretary in your area. ■ Special consideration Cambridge ESOL will give special consideration to candidates affected by adverse circumstances before or during an Our trialling research indicates that for a candidate to achieve examination. Candidates must fill in all their answers within the time allowed for the test. Candidate performance is reported using four bands. against assessment decisions Copies of the Regulations and more details on entry that affect grades awarded to candidates. Further information about the appeals procedure can be found at www. A sample OMR answer sheet can be found on page 20 of this Handbook. the application can be sent to Cambridge ESOL in time (usually 8–12 weeks before the examination. Candidate details must be submitted to Cambridge ESOL at least six weeks prior to running the session. appeal. Institutions wishing to become Cambridge ESOL Examination Centres should contact the Centre Registration Unit at Cambridge ESOL. They may include extra time. or from the address on page 1. special consideration and malpractice. application is sent through the Centre and is made within 10 working days of the examination date. e.CambridgeESOL. a score of at least 45–50 marks (out of 80) is required. etc. which are scanned by computer in Cambridge. Further guidance on the interpretation of results will be issued in the future. and it is useful for candidates to practise filling in an OMR sheet before taking the examination so that they are familiar with the procedure. ■ Notification of results Certificates are despatched to Centres approximately two weeks after receipt of answer sheets by Cambridge ESOL. on behalf of candidates. Please note that despatch of candidates’ results will be delayed if they need special consideration or are suspected of malpractice (see below). ■ Appeals procedure necessary if candidates have special requirements and Cambridge ESOL provides a service to enable Centres to therefore need special arrangements (see below). but systematic knowledge of KAL content areas The Malpractice Committee will consider cases where candidates are suspected of copying. Braille versions of question papers. KAL is available throughout the year and Centres contact Cambridge ESOL to arrange a test date. Special consideration can be given where an KAL Band 3. If you think you may need special arrangements. Each question carries one mark. Special Circumstances cover three main areas: special arrangements.g. Please note that more notice may be The reporting of results for KAL is subject to ongoing research. Centres are notified if a candidate’s results are being investigated. TKT: KAL HANDBOOK | T E S T A D M I N I S T R AT I O N 17 .TKT: Knowledge about Language test administration ■ Entry procedure Candidates must enter through an authorised Cambridge ESOL Centre.org/support Special Circumstances Candidates mark all their answers on OMR (Optical Mark Reader) answer sheets. collusion or breaking the examination regulations in some other way. Results may be withheld because further investigation is needed or because of 3 breadth and depth of knowledge of KAL content areas 4 extensive knowledge of KAL content areas infringement of regulations. depending on what is required). ■ Malpractice 1 limited knowledge of KAL content areas 2 basic. separate accommodation or equipment. you must contact the Cambridge ESOL Local Secretary in your area as soon as possible so that Grading and results ■ Grading Candidates receive a certificate for KAL. so the maximum mark for KAL is 80.
This commitment is underpinned by an extensive programme of research and evaluation.org/KAL Support material for teacher trainers will be available on the The production process for KAL is the same as that for the Cambridge ESOL language examinations. If your Centre or institution would like to be involved in KAL pretesting. Contact Cambridge ESOL There are five main stages in the production process: • commissioning • pre-editing and editing • pretesting • analysis and banking of materials • question paper construction Commissioning of material for question papers Pre-editing and editing of material Revision Pretest construction Rejection Pretesting Item analysis Live materials bank Question paper construction ■ Question paper production cycle Pretesting of KAL test material provides Cambridge ESOL with valuable information about candidates’ performance on particular tasks. programmes in different countries.org.org . Support for TKT: Knowledge about Language candidates and course providers General information on KAL.CambridgeESOL. It begins with the Teaching Resources website www. Of particular importance is the rigorous set of procedures which are used in the production and pretesting of question papers. including administration details and downloadable versions of this Handbook and sample materials. Pretesting is also useful for Centres or institutions as it gives candidates the opportunity to familiarise themselves with KAL task-types under test conditions and to receive feedback on areas of strength and weakness. 18 TKT: KAL HANDBOOK | P R O D U C T I O N A N D S U P P O RT Information for further details by emailing ESOLhelpdesk@CambridgeESOL. please contact the Pretesting Unit TKT Administrator on + 44 (0) 1223 558454 or TKTpretesting@CambridgeESOL. can be found by visiting www.org/teach/KAL commissioning of materials and ends with the printing of Further support is also available in the form of seminar question papers.CambridgeESOL.The production of TKT: Knowledge about Language Cambridge ESOL is committed to providing examinations of the highest possible quality. and by continuous monitoring of the marking and grading of all Cambridge ESOL examinations.
but please note that this list is indicative only. Terms about language included in the test will be ones that are 37 appear. and not through the Cambridge ESOL office in Cambridge. 12 B 51 B Do candidates have to take the other TKT modules? 13 B 52 C 53 C computer. 10 A 50 F What is the mark allocation? 11 D One mark is given for each correct answer. KAL is free-standing. No. Candidates are not required to take TKT Modules 1. TKT: KAL HANDBOOK | FAQS AND ANSWER KEY 19 . Candidates 4 A must complete an answer sheet. 27 A 66 C 28 D 67 B 68 E Do candidates need to have taken a particular English language examination before taking TKT: Knowledge about Language? 29 C 69 C No. which is then scanned. In doing this it 35 B 74 A 75 C 36 A 76 A C 77 A 38 B 78 B regularly used in teachers’ books and coursebooks. 20 A 59 I taking into account local needs and conditions. 5 C 44 C Does it matter if candidates write in pen or pencil? 6 B 45 A 46 E H Candidates must use a pencil to mark their answers on the answer sheet. 2 and 3 in addition to KAL. 31 C 71 A 32 B 72 B Knowledge about Language? 33 A 73 B KAL does not test candidates’ knowledge of terminology. 60 D Where can candidates enrol? 21 Your Cambridge ESOL Local Secretary can give you 22 C information about Centres where the examination is taken. Answer sheets marked in pen cannot be read by 7 A 47 8 C 48 B Is the use of dictionaries allowed? 9 C 49 D No. it is advisable for candidates to have a minimum 30 A 70 D language level of Council of Europe Framework level B2. 23 A 63 24 C 64 H 25 A 65 Candidates enrol through approved local Centres. B 61 C 62 E A F 26 D How do candidates get their results? KAL certificates are issued to Centres approximately two weeks after receipt of answer sheets by Cambridge ESOL. Any other 39 B 79 C more specific terms will be glossed in the test paper if they 40 A 80 C What kind of teaching terminology will be tested in TKT: may include terminology about language. 14 C 54 A What is the pass mark? 15 B 55 B Results are reported in four bands. It 34 C tests their knowledge of language systems. 17 D 57 B What is the date of the TKT: Knowledge about Language 18 A examination? 19 B 58 G Dates are set by Centres in consultation with Cambridge ESOL. Fees are payable to the local Centre. Candidates will be expected to know this terminology. but their notes will not be marked. There is no pass or fail. However.Common questions and answers Sample test answer key 1 B 41 C Can candidates make notes on the question paper? 2 B 42 C Candidates may write on the question paper during the 3 A 43 B examination. 16 C 56 A Candidates receive a certificate for each TKT module taken. See the TKT Glossary for an indication of the kinds of terms that may appear.
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