About the Test
When you reach the secure Pearson test center on PTE test day, you’ll be assigned a computer and a headset. The PTE-Academic Exam is divided into four modules - Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. While the Speaking and Writing modules are combined in one session, Listening and Reading are divided into two different sections. Ranging from MCQs to essay writing, reading out sentences to choosing the correct answer, there are twenty types of questions in all four formats.
The PTE test is based on real-life academic and general content. You will come across graphs, summaries, excerpts, and many more items that belong to things around you. The test also contains both native and non-native accents, much like what you hear in films, TV, and other real-life conversations from everyday life.
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Why Opt for the PTE Exam?
If you're an international student aspiring to study abroad, the PTE Exam stands out as an excellent choice.
AI Scoring: Experience unbiased and accurate scoring through the implementation of artificial intelligence in the PTE exam. This ensures a fair evaluation of your language proficiency.
Fast Results: The PTE exam delivers your scores within 48 hours, facilitating timely submission for application deadlines and fast progress in your educational plans.
Free Score Sending: Applying to multiple universities? Benefit from the advantage of free score sending with the PTE exam. Share your results with various institutions without additional cost.
Global Acceptance: The PTE exam is acknowledged by prestigious universities, providing strong evidence of your English language proficiency and opening doors to enroll in some of the most esteemed educational institutions globally.
Validity of PTE Test Scores: Your PTE Academic exam scores remain valid for a duration of two years.
Exam Attempts: Pearson imposes no limits on how many times a candidate can take the PTE Exam. With a minimum gap of 5 days between attempts, candidates have the flexibility to retake the PTE Academic exam as often as needed to achieve their desired scores.
Speaking & Writing (54 - 67 Minutes)
It is the longest part of the exam, lasting 54 to 67 minutes. Here, we're all about testing how well you can speak and write English in an academic-style. First, you start with a quick Personal Introduction - that's 55 seconds in total: 25 seconds to talk about yourself and 30 seconds to record it, but self-introduction does not award any points to the test takers. Now, let's look into the 7 sections, each checking different speaking and writing skills:
Read Aloud (Varies): Read a short 60-word text after 30-40 seconds of preparation.
Repeat Sentence (15 seconds): Listen to a sentence for 3-9 seconds, then repeat it in 15 seconds.
Describe Image (40 seconds): Look at a picture for 25 seconds, then describe it.
Re-Tell Lecture (40 seconds): Listen to a lecture, get 10 seconds to prepare, then tell it back in 40 seconds.
Answer a Short Question (10 seconds): Quickly answer a question in 10 seconds.
Summarize Written Text (10 minutes): Summarize a 300-word text in one sentence within 10 minutes.
Essay (20 minutes): Write a 200 to 300-word essay based on 2-3 sentences you're given within 20 minutes.
Each section tests different skills, like reading, speaking, listening, and writing. For example, in Read Aloud, you read a short text out loud. In Repeat Sentence, you repeat what you hear. Simple, right? These tasks help PTE folks like you show off your English skills. Ready to conquer the Speaking & Writing part? Let's do it!
Reading Section (29 - 30 mins)
Time to dive into the Reading section of the PTE exam, a 29-30 minute journey that tests how well you read English. This part is a big deal because it's connected to the other sections. It's not just about reading; your writing gets a look too, especially in the first question. Let's break down the Reading format. This section is split into five parts, and you've got around 29-30 minutes to handle them:
Fill in the Blanks: You'll see a passage with gaps, and you just need to pick the right words to fill them. The text is around 300 words.
Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer: Read a passage, then answer a multiple-choice question. Be cautious; there might be more than one correct answer. The text is about 300 words.
Re-order Paragraphs: Text boxes are all mixed up, and your job is to arrange them correctly. Drag and drop to make sense of it. The text is about 150 words.
Fill in the Blanks: Another task of filling in the blanks, but this time with shorter text. Choose the right words from a box to complete the passage. The text is about 80 words.
Multiple Choice, Single Answer: Read a passage and answer a multiple-choice question, but this time there's only one correct answer. The text is about 300 words.
These tasks make sure you can read and understand instructions, which is crucial.
Listening Section (30 - 43 minutes)
Now, let's look into part 3 of the PTE exam, the second-longest section lasting 30-43 minutes. This part focuses on evaluating your English listening skills according to academic standards. It involves audio or video clips, allowing you to take notes while listening. There are 8 sub-segments, each with its own challenge. Let's explore:
Summarize Spoken Text: Listen to an audio recording and summarize it in 50-70 words within 10 minutes. You'll have 60-90 seconds to retain the information and then 10 minutes to write.
Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers: Respond to multiple-choice questions based on an audio recording within 40-90 seconds.
Fill in the Blanks: Fill in missing words in a transcript after listening to an audio recording within 30-60 seconds.
Highlight Correct Summary: Pick the paragraph that best summarizes an audio recording within 30-90 seconds.
Multiple Choice, Single Answer: Answer a multiple-choice question based on a single-answer audio recording within 30-60 seconds.
Select Missing Word: Choose the correct missing word from the options in an audio recording within 20-70 seconds.
Highlight Incorrect Words: Identify words in a transcript that differ from the spoken words in an audio recording within 15-50 seconds.
Write From Dictation: Listen to a short sentence and write it down within 3-5 seconds.
Each task assesses listening and other skills, such as writing and reading. For example, in "Summarize Spoken Text," you need to listen carefully and write a concise summary.