Aptis reading Test: General Tips and Strategies

Part 2: You are joining the singing club. Fill out the form. Answer the question in 20-30 
words. You have 7 minutes.
What do you think is the most interesting thing about our singing club? 
It is a club that attracts members of all ages and from a wide range of people who all have a 
common interest in music.
APTIS Writing Part 2: Sample Question #14 
Part 2: You are joining the singing club. Fill out the form. Answer the question in 20-30 
words. You have 7 minutes.
How long do you think you will remain a member? 
It is difficult to say but I don’t see joining as a short-term plan. I like becoming involved with what I 
do and as a result, I become committed to what I’m doing.
APTIS Writing Part 2: Sample Question #15 
Part 2: You are joining the surfing club. Fill out the form. Answer the question in 20-30 
words. You have 7 minutes.
Where do you take your winter breaks?? 
I am not interested in skiing and cold places and so I tend to seek out destinations that are warm and 
sunny. For me that involves going south to places like the Caribbean.
APTIS Writing Part 2: Sample Question #16 
Part 2: You are joining the holiday club. Fill out the form. Answer the question in 20-30 
words. You have 7 minutes.
Where was your most memorable holiday? 
The most unforgettable vacation I ever had was when my parents took me to Spain for the first time. 
European holidays weren’t common then and everything seemed very exotic.
Top 10 Tips For The APTIS Writing Test 

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Tip 1: Use the right register. 
This is the level of formality, friendliness, politeness you use when you write. Knowing and being 
able to use the correct register when you write (and speak) shows that you can use English well. 
Using the correct register is more likely to get you the solution you want and so, it is also important 
for task achievement. 
Tip 2: Know the correct spelling. 
English spelling is difficult but when you learn the standard phrases, you can also learn the spelling. 
This will make spelling easier. We will look at other difficult words which occur often later. UK 
English and USA English sometimes have different spellings. It is not important which one you use 
but you should be consistent in every question. 
Tip 3: Improve your typing speed. 
Unless you opt for paper based version, APTIS writing test is computer based. So the faster you type 
the better. Just make sure your typing speed isn’t too slow. 
Tip 4: Know the word count. 
You lose marks if you write too little and waste time if you write too much (it isn’t counted). 
Therefore, you should know how many words should write and how long you have for each 
question. Then you can practice them at home. Remember that formal sentences are generally longer 
than informal sentences. 
Tip 5: Read model answers. 
Doing this will give you a good idea of what to expect. Think about the things the examiners are 
looking for and look at how accurate the grammar is. Ask yourself ‘is it cohesive and clear?’ ‘Is the 
vocabulary wide-ranging or repetitious?’ and ‘is it well planned?’. 
Tip 6: Get used to the timings 
Make sure that you know how long you have for each part and don’t go over that time. Practice ant 
home with a timer will stop you getting any horrible surprises. If you know an APTIS examiner or 
trainer speak to them and ask them what you need to do to improve. 
Tip 7: Check your work 
It is easy to lose points for making silly mistakes. Check what you have written. Look at spelling and 
punctuation. For grammar check- prepositions/dependant prepositions/verb noun 

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agreement/countable and uncountable/tenses. Remember you had flag in option. You can always 
comeback to a question where you had a doubt. 
Tip 8: Finish in time 
You don’t get any marks for blank spaces, so always write something. Even if you think it’s bad, and 
you might be surprised, it is better than nothing. 
Tip 9: Stay on topic 
This is again about answering the question and affects task achievement. If you are asked for an 
opinion you should give one. If you have to say, for example, why you are applying to join a club. 
Then you should write about clubs in general. 
Tip 10: Practice makes perfect! 
Doing practice tests will help you build your concentration levels and your instinct. More than that, 
practice will improve your English and help you with the timings you need to complete the test with 
the best result.