Prepare for Aptis and know its format.
If you are taking the Aptis English exam, it is important that you familiarize yourself with the test format and the types of tasks so that you can show your best performance on test day.
How long does the Aptis test take?
The total duration of the Aptis test depends on the components you are taking. The maximum time allowed for each component for the Aptis General test is:
- Grammar and vocabulary: 25 minutes
- Speaking: 12 minutes
- Writing: 50 minutes
- Reading: 35 minutes
- Listening: 40 minutes.
The times for some components may differ if you are taking other variants such as Aptis Advanced, Aptis for Teachers or Aptis for Teens. See each component pages for more information.
Aptis Preparation Materials
Watch the introductory videos for each of the components and consult the preparation tips. You can also take a demo test and download the candidate guide Aptis General and Aptis Advanced.
For more general preparation and useful exercises, we have many free resources on our website Learn English , where you can practice and improve your English skills.
Examen Aptis: Grammar y Vocabulary
Learn about the exam structure, read our tips, watch the video and take a mock test.
Examen Aptis: Reading
Find out more about the various types of tasks included in this exam, review our tips, watch the video and take a mock Aptis Reading exam.
Examen Aptis: Listening
The Aptis Listening exam focuses on the various aspects of real-life listening comprehension. Find out what to expect and take a mock test.
Examen Aptis: Writing
The Writing exam takes up to 50 minutes and contains four tasks. Read the tips, watch the video and take the mock test.
Examen Aptis: Speaking
The Speaking exam evaluates your ability to communicate in English in real-life situations. It takes about 12 minutes and is divided into four sections. Find out what to expect here
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