5-Minute Aptis: Mini-Tests & Memory Games
May 17, 2021
This compilation of our mini-tests and memory games will give you 5-minute Aptis Core Test (grammar & vocab) practice when you have a few moments free. Have a go!
Aptis Vocabulary and Topics
May 19, 2021
“What vocabulary and topics do I need for my Aptis test?” is a good question. The British Council gives no definitive list, but we can help you prepare.
How to Learn New Vocabulary
May 19, 2021
‘What’s the best way to learn new vocabulary?’ is a question we’re often asked. These tips and techniques are useful for any language learner. Get yourself into good habits!
Aptis Vocabulary Practice: Sport
November 24, 2022
Continuing with our new series, here are some more Aptis themed vocabulary tests, this time based on another typical topic: sport.
Aptis Vocabulary Practice: Food
November 21, 2022
Our new section offers themed Aptis vocabulary practice on typical exam subject areas .- this time it’s food! Try our exam format tests and improve your vocabulary!
Vocabulary: Adjectives plus Prepositions
May 18, 2021
There are no definite rules about using adjectives plus prepositions. You just need to read and practise. It’s another example of collocation, as tested in the Aptis Core Test.
Vocabulary: Make or Do?
January 28, 2021
Should I use ‘make’ or’ ‘do’? These verbs are often the same in many European languages, which doesn’t help. Do I make my homework, or do my homework? Find out here!
Vocabulary: Adjective Endings ‘ed’ and ‘ing’
February 2, 2021
We make many adjectives from verbs in English. But when do we use the adjective endings ‘ed’ and ‘ing’? Let’s look at common adjectives and how to decide which ending to use.
Memory Games: Synonyms and Collocations
May 13, 2021
Practise synonyms and collocatons with our memory games. A fun and memorable way to prepare for two of the question types in the Aptis Vocabulary Test.
Aptis Core Test: Vocabulary and Grammar
May 17, 2021
A compliation of our Aptis Core Test practice for Aptis General, Aptis for Teachers and Aptis Advanced. Test your vocabulary and grammar and check out the differences in language use.
Grammar: Phrasal Verbs
August 30, 2021
There are three main types of phrasal verbs. We look at the grammar behind using phrasal verbs successfully, and what you need to remember.
Grammar: ‘I wish’ and ‘If only’
June 8, 2021
We use ‘I wish’ and ‘If only’ to make wishes about the present and the future, to express regrets about the past and to express annoyance about present behaviour or situations.
Grammar: Agreeing & Disagreeing
February 18, 2021
Spoken Grammar: Agreeing & Disagreeing. Part of the Aptis Core Test deals with the use of grammar when speaking, so practise and test this here.
Grammar: Reported Speech
January 21, 2021
“I’ve got some exercises for you on reported speech.” She told me she had some exercises for me on reported speech. Practise this important B2-level grammar point here.
Grammar: Prepositions of Time
January 11, 2021
Some more exercises for you to do when you have a few free minutes. This time we’re focusing on a tricky area: using prepositions of time. In, at, on, or no preposition at all?