PTE

Speaking and Writing (Integrated)

Practice reading a short text aloud. Focus on proper pronunciation, intonation, and pacing.

• Listen to a sentence and repeat it as accurately as possible. Work on reproducing the sentence with correct stress and rhythm.
• Describe a graph, chart, image, or diagram within a limited timeframe. Highlight key trends and details.
• Summarize a lecture in your own words. Focus on the main ideas and supporting details

Listening

• Summarize Spoken Text: Listen to a recording and summarize it in writing. Focus on capturing the main points concisely.
• Multiple-Choice, Choose Single Answer: Listen to a recording and answer questions based on it. Pay attention to specific details and key ideas.
• Highlight Correct Summary: Choose the summary that best represents the main ideas of a recording..
• Fill in the Blanks (Listening): Fill in the missing words in a transcription of a recording. Focus on listening for context.

Writing

• Essay (Argumentative or Problem-Solution): Write an essay in response to a prompt. Organize your ideas logically, use relevant examples, and maintain coherence.
• Summarize Written Text: Summarize a passage in a single sentence. Focus on capturing the main point and key details concisely.

Speaking

In the writing section, you'll need to complete two tasks: Task 1 (for Academic) or Task 2 (for both Academic and General Training). Task 1 requires you to interpret visual information, while Task 2 involves writing an essay on a given topic.

• Practice speaking regularly to improve fluency and pronunciation.
• Record yourself speaking on various topics and listen for areas of improvement.
• Engage in mock speaking sessions with friends or online partners to simulate the real exam environment.

General Tips

• Time Management: PTE is a computer-based test with strict time limits for each section. Practice under timed conditions to improve your pacing.
• Vocabulary Variety: Use a range of vocabulary and synonyms to enhance your writing and speaking responses.
• Fluency and Enunciation: Work on speaking fluently and enunciating clearly. The speech recognition system evaluates your spoken responses.
• Note-Taking: Develop efficient note-taking techniques for listening sections, as you'll need to remember details for your responses.
• Pronunciation and Accent: Aim for clear pronunciation, even if you have an accent. Focus on intelligibility and correct stress patterns.