PTE

The Writing section of the PTE Academic test consists of two tasks: Summarize Written Text and Write Essay.

• Summarize Written Text
  • In this task, candidates are presented with a passage, and they must summarize the main points of the text in one sentence within 10 minutes.
  • The word limit for the summary is between 5-75 words.
  • Candidates must demonstrate their ability to understand the main ideas, identify key points, and paraphrase the content effectively

• Write Essay
  • In this task, candidates are required to write an essay on a given topic within 20 minutes.
  • The essay must be a minimum of 200 words.
  • Candidates are assessed on their ability to develop a clear and coherent argument, provide relevant examples and evidence, and use appropriate grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structures.

The Speaking section of the PTE Academic test consists of five tasks: Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence, Describe Image, Re-tell Lecture, and Answer Short Questions.

• Read Aloud
  • In this task, candidates are presented with a text on the screen and must read it aloud within a given time frame.
  • The text can be a short paragraph, sentence, or dialogue.
  • Candidates are assessed on their pronunciation, fluency, and oral delivery.

• Repeat Sentence
  • Candidates listen to a sentence played on the audio and must repeat it exactly as heard.
  • This task assesses candidates’ ability to understand spoken English and reproduce it accurately.

• Describe Image
  • Candidates are shown an image (such as a graph, chart, diagram, or picture) and must describe it in detail.
  • This task evaluates candidates’ ability to observe details, organize information, and speak coherently

• Re-tell Lecture
  • Candidates listen to an academic lecture or presentation and must re-tell the main points in their own words.
  • This task assesses candidates’ listening comprehension, note-taking, and oral communication skills.

• Answer Short Questions
  • Candidates listen to a question or instruction and must respond with a short answer.
  • This task assesses candidates’ ability to understand spoken English and provide concise and accurate responses.

(The Enabling Skills section is integrated into the Speaking and Writing sections of the PTE Academic test. Rather than being assessed separately, these skills are evaluated as part of the candidate’s performance in the Speaking and Writing tasks. This includes evaluation of grammar, oral fluency, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary and written discourse. Although the Enabling Skills section is not explicitly labeled in the test, it plays a crucial role in determining the overall score of the PTE Academic test.)

The Reading section of PTE Academic evaluates a candidate’s ability to comprehend written English in academic contexts. It consists of various tasks designed to assess different reading skills, including understanding main ideas, identifying details, making inferences, and interpreting information from written texts.
Test Format:
The Reading section of the PTE Academic test includes several task types, each assessing different aspects of reading comprehension. These tasks are presented in a computer-based format.

• Multiple-Choice, Single Answer
  • Candidates read a passage and answer a single multiple-choice question based on the passage.
  • They must choose the correct answer from a list of options.

• Multiple-Choice, Multiple Answer
  • Candidates read a passage and answer multiple-choice questions based on the passage.
  • They must choose all the correct answer from a list of options.

• Re-order Paragraphs
  • Candidates are presented with a jumbled passage, and they must arrange the paragraphs in the correct order to form a coherent text.

• Fill in the Blanks:
  • Candidates read a passage with missing words and must choose the correct word from a list of options to complete the text.

Skills Assessed
The Reading section of the PTE Academic Test assesses various reading skills, including:

1. Understanding Main Ideas: Identify the main idea, theme, or purpose of a passage.
2. Understanding Details: Extracting specific details, facts, or information from a passage.
3. Inference: Making logical inferences or conclusions based on information provided in the passage.
4. Interpreting Information: Understanding implied meanings, tone, attitude, or opinions conveyed in the passage.
5. Vocabulary: Understanding and interpreting vocabulary in context.

The Listening section of the PTE Academic assesses a candidate’s ability to understand spoken English in various contexts. It consists of several tasks designed to evaluate different listening skills, including comprehension, note-taking, and understanding spoken information.
Test Format
The Listening section of the PTE Academic test comprises several task types, assessing different aspects of listening comprehension. These tasks are presented in a computer-based format.

• Summarize Spoken Text
  • Candidates listen to a short audio recording, typically a lecture or presentation, and summarize the main points in a written summary
  • The summary must be 50-70 words long and is typed into a text box.
• Multiple-Choice, Single Answer
  • Candidates listen to a recording and answer a multiple-choice question with a single correct answer.
• Multiple-Choice, Multiple Answers
  • Candidates listen to a recording and answer multiple-choice questions with more than one correct answer.
• Fill in the Blanks
  • Candidates listen to a recording with gaps in the transcript and must type the missing words into the blanks.
• Highlight Correct Summary
  • Candidates listen to a recording and select the correct summary from a list of options
• Select Missing Word
  • Candidates listen to a recording with a missing word and select the correct word to fill in the blank.

Skills Assessed
The Listening section of the PTE Academic test assesses various listening skills, including:

1. Comprehension: Understanding main ideas, supporting details, and specific information presented in spoken English.
2. Note-Taking: Taking effective notes while listening to spoken passages to capture key points and details.
3. Following Instructions: Listening carefully to instructions provided in the tasks and following them accurately.
4. Inference: Making logical inferences or conclusions based on information presented in the audio recordings.
5. Identifying Details: Recognizing specific details, facts, or examples mentioned in the audio recordings.