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.
Aptis Vocabulary Practice Test 1
January 8, 2021
The Aptis Vocabulary Test is explained here. You’ll find descriptions of all four parts of this component, plus exam-style practice in a format very similar to the official test.
Aptis Vocabulary Practice Test 3
August 26, 2021
This Aptis Vocabulary Test has 25 questions divided into four mini-tests, one for each type of question you have to answer in this component.
Aptis Vocabulary Practice Test 2
April 26, 2021
Test your vocabulary here. There are 25 questions divided into four mini-tests, one for each type of question you’re asked in this component.
Aptis for Teachers: Vocabulary Practice Test 1
February 3, 2021
The Aptis for Teachers Vocabulary Test is explained here. You’ll find descriptions of all four question-types, plus exam-style practice in a format very similar to the official test.
Aptis for Teachers: Vocabulary Practice Test 2
May 23, 2021
Our Aptis for Teachers Vocabulary Tests follow exam format: 25 questions made up of 4 question-types, all especially designed by teachers and for teachers.
Aptis for Teachers: Vocabulary Practice Test 3
August 26, 2021
Our Aptis for Teachers Vocabulary Tests follow exam format: 25 questions made up of 4 question-types, all set within an educational context.
Aptis Advanced Vocabulary Practice Test 1
June 24, 2021
Aptis Advanced Vocabulary Test consists of 25 questions testing four aspects of vocabulary: word pairs, definitions, usage & combinations. Our tests follow the official format.
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: Travel and Holidays
July 8, 2021
Travel and Holidays are two topics that often come up in Aptis test questions. Practise them here with a variety of short exercises and a mini-test too.
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.
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.
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.