Aptis reading Test: General Tips and Strategies

Listen for the ‘introduction’ words. 
These are the words that introduce and prepare you for the 
specific information that you need to answer the question. Again, you should imagine what people 
would say in a dialogue like this. 
Flag the questions you are not certain about and return to them
. You may not want to use too 
much time on the questions and so you can flag them and return later
.
Make a note
of the things that you want to check when you go back and listen again. If you are 
not sure what the answer is, note those two points and when you listen and confirm them later. 
When you listen a second time, make sure that you prepare yourself again. You still have to listen 
carefully for the introductions to the answers and for the right matches- the information you need to 
answer the question correctly. 
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.