Prepare for your Aptis ESOL test: Guide and Index
How can we help you prepare for your Aptis ESOL Test? We have lots of free exam-style practice tests and extra materials too, for Aptis ESOL General, Aptis ESOL for Teachers and Aptis ESOL Advanced.
At the moment there are five different categories of mock-exam Practice Tests and extra materials to help you prepare.
Speaking materials are pink, Vocabulary green, Grammar blue, Listening, Writing & Reading yellow, and others are white. We hope the use of colour on the posts will help you navigate the website.
We offer you a good selection of up-to-date Aptis ESOL exams. However, we also recommend that you check the British Council website from time to time for any news about exam updates.
Table of Contents
Aptis Speaking Practice Tests
There’s a post to accompany each video, explaining and giving you tips to help you prepare for your Aptis ESOL test. There’s more than one version of each video. Why? Because one is always mock-exam style, for realistic practice on your own. The additional versions are to help you improve your language skills. For example, some have B1 and B2 model answers and written scripts. Others are full of advice and ideas about how to answer the questions well, with useful vocabulary and starter phrases.
Aptis ESOL General
- Mock-exam video 1: Aptis Speaking Practice Test 1
- Video 1 with B1 answers: Aptis Speaking Practice Test 1: Sample B1 Answers
- Video 1 with B2 answers: Aptis Speaking Practice Test 1: Sample B2 Answers
- Mock-exam video 2: Aptis Speaking Practice Test 2
- Video 2 with useful ideas: Aptis Speaking Practice Test 2: Ideas & Vocabulary
- Mock-exam video 3: Aptis Speaking Practice Test 3
- Video 3 with opening phrases: Aptis Speaking Practice Test 3: Starter Phrases
- Mock-exam video 4: Aptis Speaking Practice Test 4
- Video 4 with advice & B2 answers: Aptis Speaking Practice 4: Advice & B2 Answers
- Mock-exam video 5: Aptis Speaking Practice Test 5
- Video 5 with B2 answers: Aptis Speaking Practice 5: Sample B2 Answers
- Mock-exam video 6: Aptis Speaking Practice Test 6
- Video 6 with answers at A2 & B2: Aptis Speaking Test 6: Improve your Answers!
- Mock-exam video 7: Aptis Speaking Practice Test 7
- Video 7 with B1 answers: Aptis Speaking Practice 7: Sample B1 Answers
- Mock-exam video 8: Aptis Speaking Practice Test 8
- Video 8 with B2 answers: Aptis Speaking Test 8 with B2 Answers
- Mock-exam video 9: Aptis Speaking Practice Test 9
- Video 9 with B2 answers: Aptis Speaking Test 9 with B2 Answers
Aptis ESOL for Teachers
The tests are the same in format, but the content of the teachers’ version relates specifically to teachers. In other words, the questions are set in an educational context. They deal with themes and scenarios that teachers come across every day; questions are familiar to them.
However, teachers will also find the Aptis ESOL General and/or the Aptis ESOL Advanced practice useful, depending on the level you want to reach.
- Mock-exam video 1: Aptis for Teachers: Speaking Practice Test 1
- Video 1 with advice & B2 sample answers: Aptis for Teachers: Test 1 with Advice & B2 answers
- Mock-exam video 2: Aptis for Teachers: Speaking Practice Test 2
- Video 2 with advice & B2 sample answers: Aptis for Teachers: Test 2 with Sample B2 Answers
- Mock-exam video 3: Aptis for Teachers: Speaking Practice Test 3
- Video 3 with B2 sample answers: Aptis for Teachers: Test 3 with Sample B2 Answers
- Mock-exam video 4: Aptis for Teachers: Speaking Practice Test 4
- Video 4 with B2 sample answers: Aptis for Teachers: Test 4 with Sample B2 Answers
Aptis ESOL Advanced
Aptis ESOL Advanced, like the other tests, consists of five components: core (grammar and vocabulary), reading, listening, writing and speaking. The format is more or less the same, although the timings differ. The content and tasks are, of course, different. You’ll find more details in the posts.
- Mock-exam video 1: Aptis Advanced: Speaking Practice Test 1
- Video 1 with C1 Answers: Aptis Advanced Test 1 with Sample C1 Answers
- Mock-exam video 2: Aptis Advanced: Speaking Practice Test 2
- Video 2 with C1 Answers: Aptis Advanced Test 2 with Sample C1 Answers
Aptis Vocabulary Practice Tests
The Aptis ESOL Core Test consists of both Vocabulary and Grammar tests. You’ll find a compilation of all our practice tests in The Aptis Core Test, but the individual posts with more detailed explanations are listed below.
Aptis ESOL General
These practice tests are very similar in format to the Aptis Core Test. They have the same time limits; a maximum of 30 seconds per question. In the official exam you have to do 25 questions in one section, and there are four different question-types. For each type of question you have to choose the correct option from a list.
To help you focus on these four aspects of vocabulary, our practice tests consist of four different parts. You’ll find more information about this in the following posts.
- General vocabulary: Aptis Vocabulary Practice Test 1
- General vocabulary: Aptis Vocabulary Practice Test 2
- General vocabulary: Aptis Vocabulary Practice Test 3
Aptis ESOL for Teachers
The only difference between this and the Aptis ESOL General is that the Aptis ESOL for Teachers exam is set in an educational context. Teachers will also find the Aptis General vocabulary tests useful.
- Teachers’ vocabulary: Aptis for Teachers: Vocabulary Practice Test 1
- Teachers’ vocabulary: Aptis for Teachers: Vocabulary Practice Test 2
- Teachers’ vocabulary: Aptis for Teachers: Vocabulary Practice Test 3
Aptis ESOL Advanced
The Advanced tests are at a high B2/C1 level. The format is the same as in the other Core Tests.
- Advanced vocabulary: Aptis Advanced Vocabulary Practice Test 1
Aptis Grammar Practice Tests
Aptis ESOL General
The format is the same as in the Aptis ESOL Core Test. They’re multiple-choice questions with three options to choose from, with a maximum of 30 seconds per question. The questions test both written and spoken grammar. You’ll find more information about this in the following posts.
The first test has been divided into two sections to help you practise. The subsequent tests will be of 25 questions, as in the official exam.
- General grammar: Aptis Grammar Practice Test 1
- General grammar: Aptis Grammar Practice Test 2
- General grammar: Aptis Grammar Practice Test 3
Aptis ESOL for Teachers
Again, the only difference between the two tests is that the Aptis for Teachers exam is set in an educational context. Teachers will also find the Aptis General grammar tests useful.
- Teachers’ grammar: Aptis for Teachers: Grammar Practice Test 1
- Teachers’ grammar: Aptis for Teachers: Grammar Practice Test 2
- Teachers’ grammar: Aptis for Teachers: Grammar Practice Test 3
Aptis ESOL Advanced
The Advanced tests are at a high B2/C1 level. The format is the same as in the other Core Tests.
- Advanced Grammar: Aptis Advanced: Grammar Practice Test 1
Aptis Listening Practice Tests
This post will give you an overview of what you can expect when you take the Aptis ESOL Listening Test.
Aptis ESOL General
- Listening: Overview & Tips
Aptis ESOL Advanced
- Listening: Overview & Tips
Aptis Writing Practice Tests
The format of Aptis ESOL General and Aptis ESOL for Teachers is virtually the same, but the content is different.
- Writing: An Overview of the Test.
- Pass the Writing with our Top Tips
Aptis ESOL General
The four parts of the writing test are all based around a theme. For Aptis General, this usually relates to joining a club, doing a course or becoming part of an activity group.
- Aptis General: Writing Test 1 including video with sample B2 answers
- Aptis General: Writing Test 2 including video with sample B2 answers
- Aptis General: Writing Test 3 including video with sample B2 answers
Aptis ESOL for Teachers
The Aptis for Teachers Test relates to themes and scenarios that teachers come across every day. So this test could centre round a teachers’ conference, a training course, a school exchange trip, etc.
- Aptis for Teachers: Writing Test 1 including video with sample B2 answers
- Aptis for Teachers: Writing Test 2 including video with sample B2 answers
- Aptis for Teachers: Writing Test 3 including video with sample B2 answers
Aptis ESOL Advanced
The Advanced tests are at a high C1 level. There are three parts to the test, one of which is writing an article.
- Aptis Advanced: How to Write an Article
- Aptis Advanced: Writing Test 1 including video with sample C1 answers
- Aptis Advanced: Writing Test 2 including video with sample C1 answers
Aptis Reading Practice Tests
As with the Writing, the format of the Reading tests is virtually the same for Aptis General and Aptis for Teachers, but the content and the timings are different.
- Reading: Overview of the Reading Test
- Reading: Top Tips for passing the Test
Aptis ESOL General
- Aptis General: Reading Part 1: Sentence Comprehension
- Aptis General: Reading Part 2: Text Cohesion
- Aptis General: Reading Part 3: Opinion Matching
- Aptis General: Reading Part 4: Long text Comprehension
Aptis ESOL for Teachers
- Aptis for Teachers: Reading Part 1: Sentence Comprehension
- Aptis for Teachers: Reading Part 2: Text Cohesion
- Aptis for Teachers: Reading Part 3: Short Text Comprehension
- Aptis for Teachers: Reading Part 4: Long Text Comprehension
More ways we can help you prepare for your Aptis ESOL Tests
There are lots of extra materials, exercises, exam tips & general info too. These are useful for all students.
SPEAKING SKILLS
We help you to improve your answers and your pronunciation in the Speaking Test:
- Speaking Part 2: Describing a Photo
- Speaking Part 3: Comparing Two Photos
- Our advice: Top Tips to help you pass your Aptis Speaking Test
- More opening phrases: 50+ Useful Phrases to help you pass your Aptis Test.
- Pronouncing past forms: Pronunciation of ‘ed’ Endings
- Pronouncing ‘s’ in 3rd-person verbs and plural nouns: Pronunciation of ‘s’ Endings
VOCABULARY SKILLS
There’s advice on learning vocabulary:
- What you need to know: Vocabulary and Topics
- Study techniques: How to Learn New Vocabulary
- A great technique: Using Mind Maps
And there are exercises to help you prepare and practise:
- Typical problems: False Friends & Confusing Words
- A little verb with lots of meanings: The Typical Uses of ‘Get’
- Choose between these verbs: Make or Do?
- Choose between these adjectives: Adjective Endings ‘ed’ and ‘ing’
- Adjectives & prepositions: Adjectives plus Prepositions
- Practise for the test: Memory Games: Synonyms & Collocations
- Useful vocab & expressions: Travel and Holidays
GRAMMAR SKILLS
In the Grammar Reference section you’ll find a brief review of the main structures you’ll need at levels B1, B2 and C1. We’ll be adding more content all the time.
There are lots of interactive grammar exercises to do too.
- Grammar: Phrasal Verbs
- Grammar: ‘I wish’ and ‘If only’
- Grammar: Grammar: ‘Too’ or ‘Enough’?
- Grammar: Zero,1st & 2nd Conditionals
- Grammar: The 3rd Conditional
- Grammar: Prepositions of Time
- Grammar: Reported Speech
- Grammar: Using the Present Perfect
- Grammar: Agreeing & Disagreeing
- Grammar: Using the Passive
- Grammar: ‘Have Something Done’
Finally, the Use of Language post gives you examples of functions & grammar at levels B1, B2 and C1.
The format of Aptis ESOL General and Aptis ESOL for Teachers is the same, but the content is different.
- Writing: An Overview of the Test.
- Pass the Writing with our Top Tips
GET READY FOR B1
In this new section we’re going to deal with lower-level language points that aren’t in the Grammar Reference section. This is because they’re A1/A2 language that you should already know by B1 level. But remember that as all the Aptis tests are progressive in level (from A1 onwards), this section will also be useful for higher-level students to revise the basics.
Introduction
- Get Ready for B1: Grammar & Vocab Revision
Grammar
- Get Ready for B1: Adverbs of Frequency
- Get Ready for B1: Comparatives & Superlatives
Vocabulary
- Get Ready for B1: How to use ‘Like’
- Get Ready for B1: Talking about Family
MISCELLANEOUS POSTS
Miscellaneous posts and those containing more information are white.
We’ve compiled all our mini-tests and memory games in 5-Minute Aptis.
Here are some FAQ about Aptis and other English exams.
There’s also extra information about the Aptis General Test & the CEFR, including an explanation of the language levels from A2 to C1.
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