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🗣️Aptis Advanced12 dk
SpeakingAptis Advanced Exam Guide
12
minutes
4
questions
3
task type
Speaking is recorded and rated against CEFR descriptors up to C2, giving a CEFR level and scaled score with fast results.
Tested Skills
FluencyPronunciationLong turn speakingOpinion expressionLexical range
Question Types
1Personal and Professional Topics
2Describe and Compare in Depth
3Discuss an Abstract Topic
Task Types
Aptis Advanced Speaking
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Personal and Professional Topics
Speak about your background, interests and experience.
Strategies:
- •Develop answers with examples and detail.
- •Use a confident, natural speaking pace.
2
Describe and Compare in Depth
Describe and compare images, drawing out key contrasts.
Strategies:
- •Go beyond the obvious to analyse differences.
- •Use precise vocabulary to describe what you see.
3
Discuss an Abstract Topic
Express and justify views on an abstract or complex issue.
Strategies:
- •Build a clear argument with reasons and examples.
- •Acknowledge other viewpoints before concluding.
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Golden Tips
- ✓Practise discussing abstract issues out loud.
- ✓Record and review your speech for fluency and range.
- ✓Use preparation time to outline your argument.
- ✓Speak fluently with varied, precise vocabulary.
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Common Mistakes
- ✗Giving shallow answers without development.
- ✗Relying on simple, repetitive vocabulary.
- ✗Failing to justify abstract opinions.
- ✗Losing fluency by pausing to search for words.
Preparation Resources
Recommended resources for Speaking section
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Practice
Aptis Advanced Speaking Samples
Official examples of advanced spoken tasks and timing.
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Video
Debate and Discussion Clubs
Practice forums for arguing complex topics fluently.
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Guide
Advanced Pronunciation Guides
Resources to refine intonation and natural stress.
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