Introduction
PTE Academic is a computer-based English language test designed to assess your
skills in speaking, writing, reading, and listening. The test is conducted in a single,
two-hour session, and results are typically available within 24 hours.
Key Features:
Computer-based format: No need for pen and paper.
Quick results: Get your scores within 24 hours.
Globally accepted: Recognized for university study, work, and migration
visas.
Comprehensive assessment: Evaluates all four language skills.
Simplified preparation: Compared to IELTS, PTE is easier to prepare for as
there's no face-to-face interaction with an examiner.
Overall, PTE Academic offers a convenient and efficient way to demonstrate
your English language proficiency.
How the PTE Test Works
PTE Academic is a computer-based English language test. It's conducted in a
single, two-hour session at a designated test center.
The test evaluates your skills in four key areas:
Speaking
Writing
Reading
Listening
To assess your English proficiency in real-world scenarios, the test features 20
different question types. This variety ensures a comprehensive evaluation of your
language skills.
Important Test Tips
Microphone Timeout:
The microphone will automatically stop recording after 3 seconds of silence.
Moving Forward:
Click "Next" only when you've finished your answer and are ready to proceed
to the next question.
Part 1: Speaking & Writing
Duration: 54-67 minutes
Content: 7 different question types
Focus: Speaking and writing skills
Note-taking: Allowed
Part 2: Reading
Duration: 29-30 minutes
Content: 5 different question types
Integrated Skills: One item type ("Reading and Writing: Fill in the Blanks")
assesses both reading and writing skills.
Note-taking: Allowed
Part 3: Listening
Duration: 30-43 minutes
Content: 8 different question types
Audio/Video Clips: Questions are based on automatically playing audio or video
clips (played once).
Note-taking: Allowed
Speaking: Personal Introduction
Purpose: This is an opportunity to introduce yourself to your selected institutions.
Scoring: This item is not scored.
Recording Process:
Countdown: The recording status box will display a countdown until the
microphone opens. You have 25 seconds to prepare.
Start Speaking: After the tone, begin speaking immediately. Avoid speaking
before the microphone opens as your voice won't be recorded.
Time Limit: You have 30 seconds to record your response. Finish speaking
before the progress bar reaches the end. The word "RECORDING" will change
to "COMPLETED".
Single Attempt: You can only record your answer once.
Sending to Institutions: Your response will be sent along with your score report to
the institutions you've selected.
Read Aloud
Basic Rules:
Read Aloud: This item requires you to read a written text aloud. There will be 6-7
questions.
Preparation Time: The recording status box will show a countdown until the
microphone opens. You have 30-40 seconds to prepare, depending on the passage
length.
Start Speaking: After a short tone, begin speaking immediately. Avoid speaking
before the microphone opens to ensure your voice is recorded.
Finish on Time: Stop speaking before the progress bar reaches the end. The word
"RECORDING" will change to "COMPLETED".
Move Forward: Click "Next" immediately after you finish speaking.
Single Attempt: You can only record your response once.
Read Aloud
Number of Questions: 6-7
Scoring:
Speaking: 35 marks
Reading: 35 marks
Repeat Sentence (Tips and Tricks)
1. Speak 60 percent but fluently.
2. Never fumble or hesitate. Don't worry about the content.
Fluency Strategy
What is fluency?
No fumbles: Avoid stumbling over words.
No hesitation: Speak smoothly without pausing.
No intonation issues: Use appropriate intonation patterns.
No pitch issues: Avoid unnatural pitch changes.
Natural speed: Speak at a comfortable and natural pace.
TEMPLATE
The lecture gives the important key points and the relevant information
about (1)
In the beginning, the speaker explained about (2)
Later, the speaker mentioned about the importance of (3)
Here, the speaker was ideally pointing at the fact that (4)
In conclusion, the lecture gives the important key points about (5)
Summary of retell lecture
no fumble
no hesitation
no intonations
pitch issues to be fixed
normal speed
Listen and then write. Don’t listen and write at the
same time
Write phrases instead of keywords
When you have less phrases, just repeat the template
WRITING: SUMMARIZE WRITTEN TEXT
For this item type, you need to write a summary of the text in one sentence. You have 10
minutes to write your summary.
The word count at the bottom of the screen counts the number of words you write.
There are also cut, copy, and paste buttons which you may use while constructing your
summary.
Length should be 5–75 words.
Summarize Written Text
Number of Questions: 1-2
Scoring: Contributes marks to both writing and reading.
Maximum Marks: 4-5
EXAMPLE
IMPORTANT PRACTICE DAILY 10-20
CLICK ANY ANSWER ANS SKIP
SELECT ANY AND SKIP
VERY IMPORTANT
SELECT ANY AND SKIP
CHOOSE ANY AND SKIP
MOST IMPORANT
