Prepare for your Aptis ESOL Test
January 22, 2021
A guide to all the materials we provide to help you prepare for your Aptis General & Aptis for Teachers: mock-exam tests, grammar & vocabulary exercises & more.
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: 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.
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 Vocabulary Practice: Money
June 3, 2023
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.
Aptis Vocabulary Practice: Work
January 24, 2023
Here are some more Aptis vocabulary practice tests, this time on the theme of work, another typical subject area for discussion in oral exams.
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: False Friends & Confusing Words
July 1, 2022
False friends and confusing words are something that students often find difficult. We look at some typical pairs of words that cause confusion.
Vocabulary: The Typical Uses of ‘Get’
August 28, 2021
We look at the typical uses of ‘get’, an extremely common verb in spoken English. In fact, you hear it in most native-speaker conversations, with a variety of meanings. So let’s practise!
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: 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.
Aptis Vocabulary Practice Test 4
February 18, 2023
This Aptis ESOL Vocabulary Test consists of 25 questions divided into four mini-tests so that you can practise each question-type.