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About PTE (Pearson Test
of English) Exam

The Pearson Test of English (PTE) is a computer-based English language proficiency test designed to assess the readiness of non-native English speakers for university-level education and global migration. Recognized by thousands of academic institutions worldwide and various governments for visa applications, the PTE evaluates candidates across four key skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.

The test features a variety of question formats, including multiple-choice, essay writing, and interpreting information from charts and graphs, all aimed at gauging the practical use of English in real-life scenarios. PTE results are typically available within 48 hours, making it a convenient option for those needing quick and reliable certification of their English language skills

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Breakdown of PTE Sections

The PTE Academic exam is designed to assess the English language proficiency of non-native
English speakers in an academic context. Here's a detailed breakdown of the exam:

speaking

About Speaking

This section evaluates the test-taker's ability to communicate effectively in English including fluency and pronunciation,This segment includes five diverse question types designed to test various aspects of English language skills.

Read Aloud

Ensure clear pronunciation, maintain a natural pace, and use appropriate intonation.

Repeat sentence

Listen well, natural speech & clarity are essential skills for effective communication.

Describe image

By carefully observing and using descriptive vocabulary can help you better understand.

Retell lecture

Summarize key points, use transitions to increase your chances of success.

Answer short question

Listen to a question and provide a brief, accurate spoken response, typically one or two words

writing

About Writing

This section tests the test-taker's ability to express themselves clearly, using the right words and grammar.

SWT

Capture key points, concise, relevant vocabulary.

WE

Strong thesis, clear structure, support arguments with examples

reading

About Reading

This section aims to measure a candidate's proficiency in reading and speaking clearly and fluently in academic contexts. It evaluates the test-taker's ability to understand written English text.

FIB-RW

Choose the word that fits the grammar and makes sense in context.

MCM-R

Skim keywords, choose multiple with support (avoid extremes).

RO

Transitions! Main ideas. Logical flow (check 1st & last sentences).

FIB-R

Context key. Choose fit (grammar & sentence).

MCS-R

Skim keywords. Eliminate & choose only one supported

reading

About Listening

This section tests a test taker's ability to listen and understand spoken English. It aims to measure a candidate's proficiency in listening and comprehending English spoken in various contexts and accents.

SST

Focus on main ideas & supporting details, take notes (optional) to effectively capture the key points of the spoken content

MCM-L

Eliminate unlikely options, choose answers with matching details to increase the chances of answering correctly.

MCS-L

Focus on the question, skim keywords and choose that best matches what you hear.

FIB-L

Read options beforehand, listen for keywords and choose the word that fits the context.

HCS

Listen to a recording and then select the most accurate summary from a list of options

SMW

Listen for synonyms or rephrased versions of the missing word and make sure to carefully consider the context.

HIW

Pay attention to emphasis and detail to judge wrong information or words spoken.

WFD

Focus on clear sounds and short phrases, write what you hear accurately.

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Reduced from the previous 3-hour duration, the PTE exam now concluded in just 2 hours. The time allotted for the sub-sections is as follows:

  • Reading: 29-30 mins
  • Listening: 30-43 mins
  • Speaking & Writing: 54-67 mins

Some of the advantages of giving PTE exam are fast results, flexible test dates, accepted globally, unbiased scoring, comprehensive assessment, integrated skills testing, flexible testing environment, preparation resources, no ambiguity, versatility for different purposes.

The PTE (Pearson Test of English) assesses four key language skills: speaking, writing, reading, and listening. These skills are tested through various tasks that measure your ability to communicate effectively in English in academic and real-world settings.

Speaking & Writing Section
1. Personal Introduction: An unscored opportunity to introduce yourself.
2. Read Aloud: Reading a written text aloud.
3. Repeat Sentence: Repeating a sentence you hear.
4. Describe Image: Describing an image shown on the screen.
5. Re-tell Lecture: Listening to a lecture and then summarizing it.
6. Answer Short Question: Responding to a short question with a single word or a few words.
7. Summarize Written Text: Writing a one-sentence summary of a given text.
8. Essay: Writing an essay on a given topic.
Reading Section
1. Multiple Choice, Choose Single Answer: Selecting one correct answer from multiple options.
2. Multiple Choice, Choose Multiple Answers: Selecting more than one correct answer from multiple options.
3. Re-order Paragraphs: Arranging text boxes in the correct order.
4. Reading: Fill in the Blanks: Filling in the blanks within a text passage.
5. Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks: Filling in the blanks within a text passage, considering both reading and writing contexts.
Listening Section
1. Summarize Spoken Text: Writing a summary of a spoken text.
2. Multiple Choice, Choose Multiple Answers: Selecting more than one correct answer from multiple options based on a recording.
3. Fill in the Blanks: Filling in missing words in a transcript of a recording.
4. Highlight Correct Summary: Selecting the summary that best matches a recording.
5. Multiple Choice, Choose Single Answer: Selecting one correct answer from multiple options based on a recording.
6. Select Missing Word: Selecting the missing word at the end of a recording.
7. Highlight Incorrect Words: Identifying words in a transcript that differ from what is heard in the recording.
8. Write from Dictation: Writing down a sentence exactly as you hear it.

The test results can be expected within 48 hours. Most students receive their results in less than 48 hours.