Aptis Reading Test Part 1: Sentence Comprehension
June 1, 2021
Sentence comprehension is Part 1 in the Reading Test. It’s a multiple-choice gap-fill exercise in the form of a very short informal email, note or letter. There are 5 gaps to fill.
Aptis Reading Test Part 2: Text Cohesion
May 16, 2021
Part 2 of the Aptis Reading Test is on text cohesion. You must put six sentences in the correct order to form a very short text. We show you how.
Aptis Reading Test Part 3: Opinion Matching
June 3, 2021
Part 3 of the Reading Test is opinion matching. You read the opinions of four different people on the same topic and match them with seven more statements.
Aptis Reading Test Part 4: Long text Comprehension
June 6, 2021
Part 4 of the Reading Test is on long text comprehension. You read have to seven paragraphs and choose the best headings for them from a list of eight.
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 for Teachers: Reading Test Part 4
June 6, 2021
Part 4 of the Reading Test is on long text comprehension. You read have to seven paragraphs and choose the best headings for them from a list of eight.
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.