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.
Top Tips to Help You Pass the Aptis Writing Test
March 22, 2021
As with Reading, our tips will also be useful for any exam with a writing component, not just the Aptis test. For example, Trinity ISE, Cambridge, IELTs, EOI, Language Cert, etc.
Aptis Writing: Informal & Formal Emails
December 5, 2022
We show you how to write informal and formal emails by looking at the different language and typical expressions used in each type of writing.
Aptis Writing: Practice Test 1
May 8, 2021
Aptis Writing Practice Test 1 is written at a good B2 level. This is to provide you with model answers that can help you improve your style. There’s also a video to give you more ideas.
Aptis for Teachers: Writing Test 2
June 19, 2021
Our second writing test with model answers for Aptis for Teachers is based on an exchange visit. Watch the video to find out how to raise your responses to B2 level.
Aptis for Teachers: Writing Test 1
May 12, 2021
This Aptis for Teachers writing test is centred round a teachers’ conference. We look at the test format and give you tips in the video too.
Advanced Reading Test: Overview
May 11, 2023
An overview of the reading component of the Aptis Test. We explain the question-types, include some example activities and give you our top tips for passing with a good mark.
Aptis Reading Test: Overview & Tips
February 20, 2021
An overview of the reading component of the Aptis Test. We explain the question-types, include some example activities and give you our top tips for passing with a good mark.
Top Tips to Help you Pass the Aptis Reading Test
March 22, 2021
Our tips for passing the Aptis reading test are also very useful for any exams with a reading component, such as Trinity ISE, Cambridge, IELTS, Language Cert, EOI, etc.
Aptis For Teachers: Reading Test Part 1
June 2, 2021
Aptis for Teachers Reading Test Part 1 is Sentence Comprehension. It’s a multiple-choice gap-fill exercise in the form of a very short informal text with 5 gaps, as in Aptis General.
Aptis for Teachers: Reading Test Part 2
May 21, 2021
Part 2 of the Aptis Reading Test is on text cohesion. You have to put six sentences in the correct order to form a very short text. We show you how to look for clues.
Aptis for Teachers: Reading Test Part 3
June 4, 2021
Aptis for Teachers Reading Test Part 3 tests your ability to read and understand short texts. You have to complete a text with seven missing words from a list.
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: Using Mind Maps
June 11, 2021
How can we remember new words? Making and using mind maps that visually represent information is a great way to memorise vocabulary. We show you how to do it in this video.