Aptis reading Test: General Tips and Strategies

Remember! 
You will not lose marks for incorrect answers. Therefore, complete all of the 
questions. 
Don’t change any answers unless
you are sure you are right. The first answer is often the correct 
answer. 
Other General TIPs and Strategies To Prepare For APTIS Listening
Audio scripts:
When choosing or searching for practice tests, try and find ones with scripts. 
Scripts are the word-for-word written texts of the audio you listen to. It is a good idea to first listen 
without the script and then with the script. Use the script to confirm why your answer was right, or 
to tell you what you did wrong. 
Listen as much as you can in English: 
Live talk radio, podcasts, TED talks, documentaries 
(these work well because there is not too much fast dialogue and the pictures help confirm what you 
hear) English Movies, English Cartoons, etc.) 
Practice your English with your speaking partner:
This will not only enable you to improve 
your speaking but enhance your listening skills too. 
Polish your topic vocabulary:
Most vocabulary books are set out in topics- Holidays, work, 
sport, shopping, music etc. By learning your vocabulary by topic then you will be more prepared if it 
comes up in the exam. 
The power of music:
Music is a great aid to memory. Memorising words that you like and 
remembering lyrics will help your vocabulary and grammar, as well as improving your listening 
skills. 
The excitement of film:
Films (or ‘movies’) help us predict what will be said by providing visual 
cues. The body language of an actor – as well as their tone of voice – give signs of what is about to 
be said, so it will help your English comprehension. Also, the more interested you are, the harder 
you will listen. 
Think In English:
This is not easy if you live in a country that is non-native English speaking, 
but you could change the operating system on your phone, tablet or laptop to English. Play a game 
with your friends where everyone has to speak English for an hour (try to make it funny by trying to 
sound as English as possible). Have a day when you only listen to or watch things that are in 
English. Practice situations or dialogues when you are travelling or don’t have anything to do.