This document provides information and tips about the Aptis Speaking test. It is divided into 4 parts that make up the total 12 minute test. Part 1 involves answering personal information questions. Part 2 involves describing a picture, giving an opinion, and comparing the picture to one's own situation. Part 3 involves describing and comparing two contrasting pictures and answering questions of increasing difficulty. Part 4 involves discussing a personal experience or opinion related to a topic, with preparation and response times provided. The document provides sample questions, examples of responses, and tips for speaking clearly, staying on topic, and using the full response time.

1. APTIS
SPEAKING
TEST Presented By:
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TASK 1 &2

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DON'T STRESS.
DO YOUR BEST.
FORGET THE
REST.

3. Aptis Speaking
4 Task Total of 12 Min.
Part 1: Personal information
Respond to three personal
information questions
30 seconds for each response
Part 2: Description of picture and
comparison with own situation
Describe a picture and answer two
Related questions.
45 seconds for each response
Part 3: Describe, compare and speculate for two
contrasting pictures.
Answer three questions
of increasing difficulty.
45 seconds for each response.
Part 4: Discuss personal experience or opinion.
Picture prompt, though picture is
not central to answering the task.
Answer three questions related to
a single topic.
One minute preparation time,
two minutes response time
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Answer the questions fully and use all of the given time.
Don’t say ‘I don’t know about it’ or ‘I have nothing to say’ or
Don’t just answer ‘Yes/No’.
Always elaborate or add to your thoughts.
Try not to repeat things you’ve said.
Practice describing pictures / comparing two pictures.
Time yourself.
Stay on topic or try to always come back to the topic.
Try to relax and not to speak to fast.
Speak clearly and confidently.
Tips & Best Practices for
Speaking

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Speaking Part 1
Please tell me about your family
Please tell me about your hobbies.
Please tell me about your work or studies.
Please tell me about your favorite food.
What do you like doing in your free time?
What is the weather like today?
What is your typical day like?
What is the food like in your country?
What is your village/ town/ city like?
How do you like to spend your holidays and
vacations?
Part 1 - 3 questions, 30 secs each
Topics: Family, My Job, Weather, Likes and Dislikes, Daily
Routine,Interest and Leisure,Holidays and Travel, Future Plans,
Books, Films, Food, Health and Fitness, Media, Learning.
Examples of some questions might include:

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How to Answer
_______+ and, because, so, but, _______.
More InfoAnswer
Continue making simple
and complex sentences
until your 30 seconds is
up.

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Example
I enjoy reading books in my free time. I especially
enjoy non-fiction books. I’m also interested in
politics. I love watching debates on TV and trying
to mimic the speakers. I love (verb + ing) listening
to K-pop music. I make time to play with my kids on
the weekend, and when I can, I usually watch TV, in
particular, the news. When I have the chance I make
my own t-shirts and clothes on my old sewing
machine. One of my other interests is camping . I
prefer outdoor activities and spend a lot of time
gardening. I’m growing cucumbers this year
Topic: INTERESTS AND LEISURE TIME
Please tell me about your hobbies and interest? (30 seconds)

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Example of a speaking
structure:
In my free time I like______________.
It is______________,
because____________.
I also like to____________,
and___________.
I think it is fun_________,
because_________.
(Conclusion)That’s why free time is
important to me.
Expanding on a topic.
When I am________________ , I feel___________.
I wish I could ______________ all day, and I even
forget about everything else.
I enjoy doing____________ with my friend
(friends), because ________________.

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Speaking Part 2
Part 2 - 3 questions, 45 secs each
1. Describe the picture. (speak for 45 seconds )
2.Giving an opinion. ( speak for 45 seconds )
3. Comparing with own situation/experiences. (speak for 45 seconds)
Who/What do you see? Where are they? What are they doing? What
do they look like? How do you think they feel? What’s in the
background?(if applicable) What’s the weather like?(if applicable)
It’s best to give a general impression or description rather than
separate details. And if you have time give short details about
separate details of the picture.

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Speaking Part 2
Part 2 - 3 questions, 45 secs each
1. Describe the picture. (speak for 45 seconds )
2.Giving an opinion. ( speak for 45 seconds )
3. Comparing with own situation/experiences. (speak for 45 seconds)
To do this we usually use adverbial phrases at the start of the sentence.
Here are some phrases/structure to use when giving an opinion.
Expressing your opinion
I think that… Personally… Surprisingly…
And after expressing your opinions, here are some ways that you can justify
them:
Justifying you opinion
because.. (+subject verb) / as…(+subject verb)
since… (+subject verb) / because of… (+noun phrase)
due to….(+noun phrase) / as a result of…. (+noun phrase)

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Speaking Part 2
Part 2 - 3 questions, 45 secs each
1. Describe the picture. (speak for 45 seconds )
2.Giving an opinion. ( speak for 45 seconds )
3. Comparing with own situation/experiences. (speak for 45 seconds)
I would definitely choose picture one as I like……..
I guess my first choice would be picture two.
For me, the most important thing is to …………
I don’t think it really matters where you go as long as …………
Personally, I would prefer …………
Of course, ......
I wouldn’t mind being .......
If I had to choose one ...........

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Your turn to practice
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