PTE Academic & PTE Core

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.

Speaking & Writing

54 - 67 Minutes
Personal Introduction
Read Aloud
Repeat Sentence
Describe image
Re - tell lecture
Answer Short Question
Summarize written text
Essay

Reading

29 - 30 minutes
Reading and Writing: Fill in the blanks
Multiple Choice Question - Multiple Answer
Re-order Paragraph
Reading: Fill in the Blanks
Multiple Choice Question - Single Answer

Listening

30 - 43 minutes
Summarize spoken text
Fill the blacks
Highlight the correct summary
Multiple choice question - Single Answer
Select missing word
Highlight incorrect words
Write form dictation

The PTE Core test evaluates English proficiency through four sections: Speaking & Writing, Reading, and Listening. The Speaking & Writing section comprises various question types like Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence, and Write an Email. The Reading section assesses comprehension through multiple-choice questions based on texts. The Listening section evaluates understanding through tasks like summarizing lectures and answering questions.

Speaking & Writing

🕒 Approximate Time: 50 Minutes

✅ Read Aloud: Read a passage aloud, focusing on pronunciation and fluency.
✅ Repeat Sentence: Listen to a sentence and repeat it accurately.
✅ Describe Image: Describe a displayed image within a time limit.
✅ Respond to a Situation: Listen to a scenario and respond in your own words.
✅ Answer Short Question: Answer a short question with one word.
✅ Summarize Written Text: Summarize a text passage in one clear sentence.
✅ Write an Email: Write an email based on a provided situation.

Reading

🕒 Approximate Time: 30 Minutes

✅ Multiple-choice, choose single answer: Choose the correct answer from multiple options.
✅ Fill in the blanks: Fill in missing words in a passage.
✅ Multiple-choice, choose multiple answers: Choose multiple correct answers from multiple options.

Listening

🕒 Approximate Time: 30 Minutes

✅ Summarize Spoken Text: Listen to a recording and write a summary.
✅ Multiple-choice, choose single answer: Choose the correct answer from multiple options.
✅ Fill in the blanks: Fill in missing words in a recording.
✅ Multiple-choice, choose multiple answers: Choose multiple correct answers from multiple options.
✅ Select Missing Words: Choose the missing words from a list.
✅ Highlight Incorrect Words: Identify and highlight incorrect words in a sentence.
✅ Write from Dictation: Write down a spoken sentence.

Here are some tips to help you ace your PTE:

Familiarize yourself with the test format and question types.
Practice with realistic timers to simulate the actual test experience.
Use idiomatic expressions and colloquial language in speaking and writing.
Focus on cohesion and coherence in writing and speaking.
Practice active listening and note-taking.
Enhance your vocabulary with word lists and flashcards.
Analyze your mistakes and review weak areas.

**Section-Specific Tips**

**Listening**

**Reading**

Scan texts quickly for main ideas.
Identify supporting details and inferences.
Practice multiple-choice and completion questions.
Review and improve weak areas.
Improve vocabulary and reading speed.

**Speaking**

**Writing**

**By following these tips and practicing consistently, you’ll be well-prepared to ace your PTE! **

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