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!
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.
Get Ready for B1: Grammar & Vocab Revision
July 29, 2021
We’ve decided to introduce a new section: Get Ready for B1. This will cover lower-level language points and vocabulary areas that students usually study pre-B1.
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?
Grammar: Zero, 1st & 2nd Conditionals
January 11, 2021
When you have time, we’re sure you’ll want to practise these conditional structures that refer to the present and/or the future: zero, 1st & 2nd conditionals.
Grammar: The 3rd Conditional
April 16, 2021
The 3rd conditional is the only one that refers to the past. We use it to talk about past situations that can no longer be changed; hypothetical situations. Practise using it here.