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Learners memorise grammar rules before any communication

The teacher silently models language while learners stay quiet

Learners only translate texts from L1 to L2

Learners complete a meaningful task, then focus on language that arose from it

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Key Facts: Cambridge TKT Exam

Core Modules (1, 2 and 3)

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Objective Questions Per Module

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80 min

Time Per Module

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Band 1–4

Result Scale (No Pass/Fail)

Cambridge English TKT scoring information

100

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Cambridge English administers TKT as an objective test of English-teaching knowledge, with each core module containing 80 multiple-choice and matching questions answered in 80 minutes. Module 1 covers background to language learning and teaching, Module 2 covers lesson planning and use of resources, and Module 3 covers managing the teaching and learning process. Results are reported on a band scale from Band 1 to Band 4, so there is no pass or fail, and the exam fee is set by each authorised test centre.

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1In the sentence 'She quickly finished her homework,' what part of speech is the word 'quickly'?

A.Adverb

B.Adjective

C.Preposition

D.Conjunction

Explanation: 'Quickly' is an adverb because it describes how the action of the verb 'finished' was performed. Adverbs commonly modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs and many (though not all) end in -ly.

2Which term refers to the vocabulary of a language, including single words and fixed expressions?

A.Phonology

B.Lexis

C.Syntax

D.Morphology

Explanation: Lexis is the TKT term for the vocabulary of a language, covering individual words, collocations, fixed expressions, and chunks. Teaching lexis means working with meaning, form, use, and how words combine.

3A learner says 'I want to ask you a favour' to make a request. This use of language to achieve a purpose is best described as a:

A.Register

B.Phoneme

C.Function

D.Morpheme

Explanation: A function is the purpose for which we use language, such as requesting, apologising, inviting, or advising. The same function can be expressed through different exponents, and the same form can serve more than one function.

4Reading and listening are usually classified as which type of skills?

A.Productive skills

B.Sub-vocal skills

C.Mechanical skills

D.Receptive skills

Explanation: Reading and listening are receptive skills because the learner receives and processes language input rather than producing it. Speaking and writing are the productive skills, where learners create language output.

5When a learner reads a train timetable only to find the departure time of one train, which reading sub-skill are they mainly using?

A.Scanning

B.Reading for gist

C.Reading aloud

D.Predicting

Explanation: Scanning is reading quickly to locate specific information, such as a single time or name, without reading every word. It is distinct from skimming, which is reading quickly to get the general idea.

6The smallest unit of sound that can distinguish meaning between two words, such as /p/ and /b/ in 'pat' and 'bat', is called a:

A.Syllable

B.Phoneme

C.Diphthong

D.Morpheme

Explanation: A phoneme is the smallest sound unit that can change the meaning of a word, as shown by minimal pairs like 'pat' and 'bat'. English has roughly 44 phonemes.

7In the word 'photographer', which syllable carries the main word stress?

A.pho

B.gra

C.to

D.pher

Explanation: In 'photographer' the main stress falls on the second syllable, giving the pronunciation /fəˈtɒɡrəfə/. Stress placement can change with word family members, as in 'photograph' and 'photographic'.

8The phrase 'make a decision' is an example of which lexical feature?

A.Affix

B.Antonym

C.Homophone

D.Collocation

Explanation: A collocation is a combination of words that naturally and frequently occur together, such as 'make a decision' rather than 'do a decision'. Teaching collocations helps learners sound more natural and fluent.

9Which sentence is in the present perfect tense?

A.She has read that book twice.

B.She read the book yesterday.

C.She is reading a book now.

D.She was reading when I called.

Explanation: The present perfect is formed with 'have/has' plus the past participle, as in 'has read'. It links a past action to the present, often expressing experience or a result that is still relevant now.

10A learner uses 'goed' instead of 'went' as the past tense of 'go'. This error is best explained as an example of:

A.Mother-tongue interference

B.Overgeneralisation

C.Lexical gap

D.False friend

Explanation: Overgeneralisation occurs when a learner applies a known rule (adding -ed for past tense) to an irregular form, producing 'goed'. It is a natural developmental sign that the learner is internalising the regular rule.

About the Cambridge TKT Exam

The Cambridge TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) is a professional English-language-teaching knowledge credential from Cambridge English. It uses objective multiple-choice and matching questions across three core modules: background to language learning and teaching, lesson planning and use of resources, and managing the teaching and learning process. Each module is taken and reported separately.

Assessment

80 objective MC/matching questions per module, 3 core modules + specialist modules (official Cambridge English); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items spanning the 3 core modules

Time Limit

80 minutes per module

Passing Score

Reported as Band 1–4 (no pass/fail)

Exam Fee

Varies by test centre (Cambridge English (Cambridge University Press & Assessment))

Cambridge TKT Exam Content Outline

40%

Module 1: Background to language learning and teaching

Describing language and skills (grammar, lexis, phonology, functions; receptive and productive sub-skills); background to language learning (L1/L2 acquisition, comprehensible input, learner characteristics, motivation, learning styles, errors and interlanguage); background to language teaching (presentation techniques, practice activities, methods and approaches, and diagnostic/formative/summative/proficiency assessment).

30%

Module 2: Lesson planning and use of resources

Identifying and selecting lesson aims and objectives, lesson components and sequencing, anticipating learner problems and planning solutions, and selecting, adapting and using coursebooks, supplementary materials, teaching aids, and reference resources such as dictionaries, grammars, and IT/online tools.

30%

Module 3: Managing the teaching and learning process

Teachers' and learners' classroom language (metalanguage, instructions, eliciting, classroom functions and exponents, learner language) and classroom management (teacher roles, grouping and pairing, correction techniques, delayed and immediate feedback, and managing participation).

How to Pass the Cambridge TKT Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Reported as Band 1–4 (no pass/fail)
Assessment: 80 objective MC/matching questions per module, 3 core modules + specialist modules (official Cambridge English); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items spanning the 3 core modules
Time limit: 80 minutes per module
Exam fee: Varies by test centre

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Cambridge TKT Study Tips from Top Performers

1Learn the standard ELT terminology precisely: terms like interlanguage, comprehensible input, eliciting, concept checking questions, scaffolding, and accuracy versus fluency appear repeatedly across all three modules.

2Weight your study by module: Module 1 is the largest area, so build a strong base in describing language, language learning background, methods/approaches, and assessment types first.

3For Module 2, practise turning vague intentions into specific, measurable lesson aims and anticipating concrete learner problems with realistic solutions.

4For Module 3, focus on distinguishing similar classroom techniques, such as concept checking questions versus instruction checking questions, and immediate versus delayed correction.

5Use TKT-style matching and scenario items under time pressure, since the real modules are 80 questions in 80 minutes with no pass/fail but a band you want to maximise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a pass or fail on the Cambridge TKT?

No. TKT does not award a pass or fail. Performance is reported on a band scale from Band 1 to Band 4, where higher bands indicate more extensive knowledge of the module content. Each core module is reported separately, so you receive a band for each module you take.

What modules does the Cambridge TKT have?

TKT has three core modules: Module 1 (background to language learning and teaching), Module 2 (lesson planning and use of resources), and Module 3 (managing the teaching and learning process). Cambridge English also offers specialist modules such as TKT: CLIL and TKT: Young Learners, which are taken in addition to the core modules.

Is English-teaching experience required to take the TKT?

There is no formal entry requirement and no qualification needed to enter TKT. It is designed for new and practising teachers, and some English-teaching experience is recommended because many questions are framed around classroom situations, but it is not mandatory.

How is the Cambridge TKT scored?

Each core module contains 80 objective questions, mostly multiple-choice and matching, answered in 80 minutes. There is no negative marking. Your score is converted to a band from 1 to 4, reported per module, rather than a pass/fail result or a single overall grade.

How long is each TKT module and how many questions are there?

Each core TKT module is 80 minutes long and contains 80 objective questions. This free practice bank provides 100 selected-response questions spanning all three core modules so you can prepare across the full range of TKT content and terminology.