GENERAL APTIS PARTS

1. CORE – Grammar and Vocabulary. 25 min

2. READING – 35 min

3. LISTENING – 40 min

4. WRITING – 50 min

5. SPEAKING – 12 min

1. CORE

GRAMMAR: 25 multiple choice questions.

Modal verbs, verb tenses, prepositions, passives, conditionals, wishes, reported
speech and connectors.

- VOCABULARY: 4 TYPES OF EXERCISES

• 1 word and search for a synonym.
• 1 definition and different words to choose from.
• Phrases with blanks and 10 options.
• Collocations: Words to combine.

2. READING - 4PARTS

• Phrases with blanks (options)

• 6 sentences — The first sentence is fixed and then order and form the text.
• 4 paragraphs (people expressing opinions about a topic). 7 sentences that need to be related.
with each paragraph.
• Longer text with 7 paragraphs. They give you 8 headings or titles that you have.
what to put next to its corresponding paragraph.

3. LISTENING ---- 4 PARTS -- The recordings can be listened to 2 times.

• Very short messages. Identify dates, times.....

• 4 short recordings of 4 people talking about the same topic. Choose between
6 options.
• Dialogue. Questions about who has an opinion.
• 2 monólogos largos. 2 preguntas acerca de cada monólogo. Identificar la
intention of each person who speaks.
4. WRITING ------- 4 TASKS --- They give you the number of words you must use.
The general idea is that you are invited to participate in a group, course, club... and you must
answer a series of questions.

• Brief personal questions.

• Reasons (why?)
• Respond in a reasoned manner.
• More complex part. They inform you of a change, of a news, they ask you
advice... and you must react to that change. It can be in the form of
formal or informal email or letter. If it is an informal letter, 40-50
words, and if it is a formal letter, 120-150 words.

5. SPEAKING ------ 4 TASKS ---- A clock will appear on the screen that will
It will inform you of the time you have available.

• 3 personal questions – 30 seconds each.

Family, Holidays, free time, work...

• 1 photo - 3 questions about it - 45 seconds to answer each one.

It is about describing what you see and answering opinion questions.

• 2 photos --- 3 questions about them --- 45s each.

Compare: advantages, disadvantages, contrast....
Opinions.
Deductions.

• 1 photo
minutes for the speaking.
Abstract themes (fame, success..). Relate it to the photo. NOT DESCRIBED
THE PHOTO.
Hi there! I hope you’re doing well. I just wanted to check in and see how things are going with you. It’s been a while since we last talked, and I really miss our chats. Let’s catch up soon! Take care!

What can you include?

• CONTRACTIONS.

• PHRASAL VERBS.
You should take up football.
Get on well.
Keep on doing.
I'm looking forward to...

• Idioms
It's a piece of cake.
study hard.
Write to me soon.

• INTENSE ADJECTIVES
- Good---- awesome, great
awful
glad, thrilled, delighted
hilarious

• CONNECTORS
As well as that, also, besides, however, althought, in spite of, instead of +-
ing......

WRITING TOPICS

• Give advice
If I were you I would...
Why don't you...?
You really should….
I think it would be a great idea to….

• ASK FOR INFO

Could you let me know?
I would like to know..

• ACCEPT INVITATION
Count me in.
I’m looking forward to it.
• REFUSE
Unfortunately.
What a pity.
I wish I could but...
I'm really worried about studying abroad. Will it be easy to meet
new people and find accommodation? I hope you can pay me a
Visit there soon. I'm a bit scared.

Hi Ana,
How are things? Sorry to be so slow getting back to you but………………………..
I was afraid to hear that...
What great news. I´m glad that……………..

In your letter you mentioned...

Well, if I were you I would...
Besides, why don't you...
As well as that you also wondered about…..I think you really should……

Anyway, I'll be delighted to pay you a visit, count me in! Let me know when it suits.
you.

Well, that's all for now. I hope this was helpful. Drop me a line soon.
Best wishes.
xxx
WRITING

The first exercise consists of filling out a form with 5 simple questions. The
Answers must be 1 to 5 words. You have 3 minutes to resolve it and corresponds.
at an A1 - A2 level.

1. What is your full name?

When were you born?

3. Where do you live?

What is your first language?

5.What hobbies do you practise? (list 3)

Example 2:

Which country are you from?

2. Where do you live?

3.What time is it?

4. How was your day?

Can you dance well?

Example 3:

What is your favourite color?

What do you do?

3. Where are you from?

4. How do you commute to work?

5. What is your favorite time of the year?

In this exercise, it is important to pay attention to spelling and write correctly.

uppercase, lowercase,…

Interests and experiences

In the second exercise, it is mentioned that you are a member of a club (sports, reading,...) and it
Ask a question about your interests or a topic-related issue. You must write.
between 20 and 30 words and you have 7 minutes. Example:

You are a member of a sports club. Please fill out the form. Write your sentences using 20 to 30 words.
7 minutes.

Please tell us about the days and times you can come and activities you enjoy.

Respond to a social network

In the third exercise, you are participating in a social network (like Whatsapp, Facebook...) and
You must answer three questions. You should write between 30 and 40 words for each response, and you have...
of 10 minutes.

Example 1: You are talking to other teachers at the teaching conference in the conference chat.
room. Engage in conversation with them using full sentences. Ensure that each answer consists of 30 to 40 words. You have a total of 10 minutes to complete this task.

Teaching Conference Chat Room

1. In what ways do you think attending conferences helps you become a better teacher?

2. How would you feel about giving a presentation at a teacher's conference? What would you
speak about?

What was the reason you decided to become a teacher?

Example 2: You are a member of a sports club.

1.Hi! I hear you are a new member of our club. I have been a member for about 2 years after my
A friend gave me a year’s membership as a gift. Why did you join?

I love it. How do you feel about the club?

I agree. What do you think about the swimming pool closing?

Example 3: You are a new member of Elderly Care Volunteer Organization. You’re talking to Kate in
the new member chat room.

Hello. I see you’re new to our organization. I’ve been a member for nearly three years now. Why
Did you decide to join?

What skills and experience do you want to develop?

How much time can you really commit?

It is important to demonstrate a high level of vocabulary and grammar in this exercise. It's not about
not to write formally but informally.

Formal Email

The last part is the one that takes the longest and in which you can best demonstrate a high level of
inglés. Debesescribir un email formal y uno informalrelacionados con una misma temática.
Dispones de 10 minutos y 50 palabras para el informal y 20 minutos y entre 120 y 150 palabras
for the formal. Example:

You are a member of a travel club. You received this e-mail from the club.

Dear Member,

We are writing to tell you that the famous writer Mr. David Price will
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend our next club meeting. Although Mr.
Price will not be there to sign copies of his new book. Around The World
In Eighty Ways, members of the club will be able to buy a copy at the price
of twenty five pounds. If you would like to reserve a copy of the book,
please contact the club secretary.
 Write an e-mail to your friend. Write about you feelings and what you are planning to do. Write
It takes approximately 10 minutes to read 50 words. This short timeframe allows individuals to quickly absorb essential information or ideas without lengthy discussions. Efficient communication is key in today's fast-paced world, where every moment counts. Thus, succinct expressions are increasingly valued in both personal and professional interactions.

 Write an e-mail to the secretary of the club. Write about your feelings and what would like to do.
Write 120 -150 words. You have 20 minutes.

Example of a formal complaint email

From:educativospara.com
To: Coffee Machine Customer Service
Subject: Complaint about a coffee machine
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to complain about a coffee machine. Last Wednesday, April 25th, I ordered a coffee.
machine from your online store (order reference 345788). Before placing the order I read the
conditions carefully, and the item was delivered. Your website says that items in stock are delivered
in 48 hours.
Two weeks passed, and nothing arrived. However, I noticed that payment had been taken from my
credit card. I phoned your customer service line, and the person that I spoke to, Adrien, was rude
and unhelpful. He said that the item was not in stock, and that he didn’t know when they would
arrive. He could not explain why the money had been taken from my card.
I have bought many things from you over the years, both from your London shop and online.
store, and I have always had good service. I can only imagine that this is a departure from your
usual high standards, and I am sure you will be able to resolve the situation in a satisfactory way.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Isabel Riviera

Subject
In a formal email, the subject is important. It should be a clear and concise sentence that shows the
message objective. For example: Sales Meeting; Teacher Job Application; Complaint about a
mobile phone service

Greetings

 Dear Sir / Madam,

writing on the next line)

 Dear Mr/Ms/Mrs Gonzalez:

name
 To whom it may concern

In American English, Mr/Ms/Mrs is followed by a period; unlike British English.

The first paragraph

Here we must first indicate the reason why we are writing. It is very common to start
with the expression "I am writing to..."

 I am writing to complain about…

 I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with...

dissatisfaction with ...

 I am writing regarding the intention to...

 I am writing in reference to…

 I am writing with regard to...

 I am contacting you to...

 I am writing in connection with…

 I would like to ask you about…

 I would appreciate it if you could send me detailed information about...

will send me detailed information about ...

 Could you send me more information about...?

about ...?

 I am interested in ... and I would like to know ...

What to write in a formal email?

According to what is requested, we must use one vocabulary or another. The types of more formal emails
Common ones that may be asked in an official certification exam are:

 Express a complaint or claim

 Apply for a job

 Request specific information (about a course, a trip,…) or advice

How to end a formal email?

At the end, we must write 'I look forward to hearing from you' before.
from the farewell. Other options are

 I look forward to a prompt reply

 Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Thank you for your help: Thank you for your help.
help.

 If you need further assistance do not hesitate to contact me. / If you have any questions,
If you need more help, do not hesitate to contact me.
with me. / If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

 Thanks in advance

Farewell

 Yours faithfully

 Yours sincerely

 Best wishes
 Kind regards

Finally, write your full name.