Aptis Advanced: Grammar Practice Test 1
April 28, 2021
Aptis Advanced: a C1-level grammar test. 25 questions in a three-option multiple-choice format, adhering to official exam timing. This time we’re concentrating on written grammar.
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.
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 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 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.
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/?
Grammar: Agreeing & Disagreeing
February 18, 2021
Spoken Grammar: Agreeing & Disagreeing. Part of the Aptis Core Test deals with the use of grammar when speaking, so practise and test this here.
Aptis for Teachers: Grammar Practice Test 1
February 3, 2021
The Aptis for Teachers Grammar Test explained. We look at the format and the two question-types. The timing is the same as in the official exam; the format similar.
Free Exam Materials
January 31, 2021
What can you find on this site? Aptis Tutor provides high-quality free exam materials to help you prepare and practise for the Aptis ESOL Tests.
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.
B1, B2 & C1 Grammar Reference
January 11, 2021
This is where to come if you need to revise a grammar point or structure. It will remind you of the rules and give you examples of what you need to know at levels B1, B2 & C1.
Aptis Grammar Practice Test 1
January 7, 2021
The Aptis Grammar Test explained. These grammar tests are very similar in format to the official exam, but in two ‘bite-sized’ parts. The timing is the same.
50+ Useful Phrases to help you pass your Aptis ESOL Test
January 7, 2021
These starter phrases, or sentence stems, will be extremely useful for all the oral component of any exam. The phrases are organised by category, for example ‘expressing preferences’.
More about Aptis & the CEFR Levels
December 1, 2020
We explain more about the Aptis Tests & the Speaking Test format and give you more details about the CEFR, especially levels B1 & B2. Plus useful links to relevant official sites.