Aptis ESOL FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
April 27, 2021
Aptis FAQ: A look at questions our students often ask about English exams. We’ve answered them to the best of our ability, with info that’s up-to-date at time of writing.
Top Tips to help you pass your Aptis ESOL Speaking Test
December 3, 2020
Top tips from oral examiners! We can help you pass your Aptis Speaking Test with a good grade. Includes preparation & practice ideas, from the practical to the inventive!
Aptis Speaking: Describing a Photo
January 4, 2022
Describing a photo is a typical task in many oral exams, including the Aptis General and Aptis for Teachers tests. Here’s how to do this B1-level task well.
Aptis Speaking: Comparing Two Photos
January 16, 2022
Comparing two photos is a typical B2-level task in many oral exams, including the Aptis General, Aptis for Teachers and Aptis Advanced tests. Here’s how to do this task well.
Pronunciation of ‘ed’ Endings
February 19, 2021
This is an area that causes many problems for students. What’s the correct pronunciation of ‘ed’ endings on past forms of regular verbs (and on adjectives)? Is it /t/, /d/ or /ɪd/?
Pronunciation of ‘s’ Endings
April 15, 2021
Another area that causes many problems for students is how to pronounce ‘s’ endings on 3rd person present tense verbs, plural nouns & possessives. Is it /s/, /z/ or /ɪz/?
Aptis ESOL for Teachers: Speaking Practice Test 1
February 4, 2021
First in a special series of Aptis for Teachers Speaking Practice Tests. Questions deal with themes and scenarios familiar to teachers, and are set within an educational context.
Aptis for Teachers Test 1: Advice & B2 Answers
February 26, 2021
This version of Aptis for Teachers Speaking Practice Test 1 contains advice and B2 answers. All our videos are recorded by native English-speakers.
Aptis for Teachers: Speaking Practice Test 2
February 4, 2021
Our second Aptis for Teachers mock-exam video following the Aptis format. It will give you timed practice for the Speaking Test within an educational context.
Aptis for Teachers: Test 2 with Sample B2 Answers
July 24, 2021
Aptis for Teachers Speaking Test 2 with sample B2 answers will help you improve your responses. We also give you lots of ideas for vocabulary and expressions.
Aptis for Teachers: Speaking Practice Test 3
April 16, 2021
All our Aptis for Teachers mock-exam videos provide timed practice for the Speaking Test and adhere to the Aptis format. They cover educational aspects & scenarios.
Aptis for Teachers: Test 3 with Sample B2 Answers
August 28, 2021
This Aptis for Teachers Test is the supplementary version of Speaking Test 3 with sample B2 answers. This time we’ve highlighted grammar and teaching vocabulary.
Aptis for Teachers: Speaking Practice Test 4
November 10, 2021
Here’s another mock-exam Aptis for Teachers Speaking Test. Practise your answers now, and always try to speak for the full time available. B2 sample answers coming soon!
Aptis for Teachers: Test 4 with Sample B2 Answers
November 12, 2021
In this Aptis for Teachers Speaking test with sample B2 answers we’ve highlighted useful language for you to incorporate in your own responses.
Aptis Writing Test: Overview & Tips
March 23, 2021
An overview of the writing component of the test, sample test questions and tips. There are four parts to the Aptis writing test, and all four are based around the same theme.