Aptis reading Test: General Tips and Strategies

APTIS Writing Test: Sample Questions, Tips and Strategies 
In this article we will provide you with sample questions, model answers, general tips and strategies 
to prepare for APTIS speaking test. 
This article will: 
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Briefly explain the nature of the test 
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Look at example questions 
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Discuss the writing skills required 
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Discuss common problems 
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Give you tips and advice 
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Provide your with strategies to use preparing for your exam and on exam day 
What is the APTIS Writing Test? 
In this part of the APYIS exam, you need to show how well you can use your English in familiar 
situations such as replying to a text, responding to emails, giving advice, writing a complaint etc. All 
the parts are generally linked with a common theme. 
The theme may be that you have joined an organization, such as a club or group, and you send 
various texts and emails and contribute to questions or requests from the group. Your responses are 
then scored by an examiner. 
The maximum time allowed for the reading component for each APTIS variant is: 
Aptis General and Aptis for Teens – 50 minutes 
Aptis Advanced – 45 minutes 
Aptis for Teachers – 55 minutes 
Part 1: Word-level writing 
In this part, you need to answer using single words or short phrases to five text messages from 
another member of the club or group. 
Part 2: Short text writing 
In the second part, you will respond to a request for information from the club or group by writing 
sentences. You must write 20 to 30 words. Because you only have 20 to 30 words you need to 
concentrate on writing sentences that answer the message or request. In this section, you will be 
marked on accurate grammar, punctuation and spelling. 
Part 3: Three written responses to questions 
You must answer three questions from other members of the club or group on a social network site. 
You are expected to write approximately 40 words for each response.