Aptis Core Test

The Core Test is made up of the grammar and vocabulary components. Practise both skill sets here!

Aptis Vocabulary and topics

Aptis Vocabulary and Topics

“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.

Aptis Vocabulary Practice Sports Test

Aptis Vocabulary Practice: Sport

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 Quiz

Aptis Vocabulary Practice: Food

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!

Aptis Vocabulary Practice: Work

Aptis Vocabulary Practice: Work

Here are some more Aptis vocabulary practice tests, this time on the theme of work, another typical subject area for discussion in oral exams.

Money vocabulary

Aptis Vocabulary Practice: Money

Learn some money vocabulary and practise your new words and phrases with another set of Aptis-style vocabulary mini-tests! We look at all four task-types.

The grammar of phrasal verbs

Grammar: Phrasal Verbs

There are three main types of phrasal verbs. We look at the grammar behind using phrasal verbs successfully, and what you need to remember.

When to use the verbs 'make' and 'do'

Vocabulary: Make or Do?

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!

How to learn new Vocabulary

How to Learn New Vocabulary

‘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!

Adjectives + prepositions

Vocabulary: Adjectives plus Prepositions

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.

Aptis core test

Aptis Core Test: Vocabulary and Grammar

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.

Have something done

Grammar: ‘Have Something Done’

‘Have something done’ (the causative ‘have’) is another passive form. We use it when we arrange (and usually pay) for someone else to do something for us.

Using the Passive

Grammar: Passive Forms

There are four main steps to consider when you want to use passive forms. Let’s revise the basics for changing active to passive & vice-versa.

Grammar: 3rd conditional

Grammar: The 3rd Conditional

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.

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