Aptis for Teens study guide
Aptis for Teens · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
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 study guide has 5 sections and about 1,636 words.
01Core: Grammar and Vocabulary
The Core section tests grammar and vocabulary through short, discrete items. You will see sentence-completion tasks, matching words to gaps, and synonym or collocation questions.
325 words, about 2 min02Reading: Finding and Using Information
The Reading section moves from short, simple texts to longer ones. Typical task types are sentence-to-text matching, gap-filling a short text from a list of words, ordering sentences to build a paragraph, and reading a longer passage to match headings or answer detail questions.
339 words, about 2 min03Listening: Understanding Spoken English
The Listening section uses short recordings: announcements, phone messages, conversations and short monologues. Tasks ask you to choose a picture, pick a written option, or identify the main idea or a specific detail.
323 words, about 2 min04Writing: Short Answers and Messages
The Writing section asks you to produce short texts: filling in a form, writing a short message or email, and writing a longer piece such as a description or opinion. Marks come from task completion, range of grammar and vocabulary, and accuracy.
339 words, about 2 min05Speaking: Fluency and Interaction
The Speaking section is recorded and scored on fluency, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and how fully you answer. Tasks typically include describing a picture, giving a personal response, comparing options, and answering follow-up questions.
310 words, about 2 min