Aptis for Teens case studies
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Aptis is an English proficiency test developed by the British Council and used by governments, institutions and organisations in over 85 countries, according to the British Council. The British Council describes it as a flexible test that gives clear, detailed insights into language proficiency, with quick, accurate results, affordable pricing and adaptable delivery options. Its stated purposes are assessing English skills for domestic education and employment opportunities. The best-known version described on the British Council's Aptis pages is Aptis ESOL, a four-skills, computer-based test delivered in supervised face-to-face sessions, covering reading, listening, writing and speaking; grammar and vocabulary are commonly assessed alongside these skills. The Aptis for Teens case studies are 5 cases and about 1,548 words.
1The Overloaded Timetable
A 14-year-old student, Mia, is preparing for the Aptis for Teens exam. She has 6 weeks until the test.
431 words, about 2 min2Reading Strategy: Skimming and Scanning
In the Aptis for Teens Reading test, students have 30 minutes to complete 4 tasks. Task 1 is a short text with 5 gaps (choose from 8 options).
353 words, about 2 min3Listening: Note-Taking Under Time Pressure
In the Aptis for Teens Listening test, students listen to a recording twice and answer questions. One section requires listening to a 2-minute monologue and completing 6 sentences with one or two words.
265 words, about 1 min4Writing: Formal vs Informal Email
In the Aptis for Teens Writing test, students must write an email to a friend (informal) and a formal email to a school principal. A student, Sam, writes both emails in the same informal style, using contractions, slang, and emojis.
238 words, about 1 min5Speaking: Fluency vs Accuracy
In the Aptis for Teens Speaking test, students answer questions in a limited time. A student, Ravi, speaks slowly and carefully, often pausing to correct himself.
261 words, about 1 min