The PTE test is a fully computerized test that has to be done in an authorized PTE Test Center. A PTE test can be done in around three hours. The test consists of four modules of speaking, writing, reading and listening, respectively. Each module consists of some sub-sections. Speaking module The Speaking module consists of the following subsections appearing in the same order in your…
PTE candidates can re-take the PTE test as soon as they receive their score report. Usually, a score report will be issued in 2-48 hours after candidates successfully finish their PTE test. For reasons why you might receive your PTE score report read this post by clicking here. Also, PTE candidates cannot book several appointments at the same time. They need to sit the first…
To pass the Repeat Sentence section of the PTE test, make sure you master the following skills: 1. Master initial-letter writing The number of words in a Repeat Sentence question varies depending on its difficulty level, but usually around 4 RS questions have words beyond our normal short term memory capacity (Read more). Since there is no fixed order for presenting RS difficulty level in…
The PTE Speaking module comprises 5 sections. These sections will be outlined in this post in the same order that they appear in the PTE test. Read Aloud PTE candidates will have 6-7 RA questions in their test. Repeat Sentence Candidates will get 10-12 RS questions in their PTE test. This section of the PTE test gives you the highest score throughout the test. Describe…
If PTE candidates miss their exam because of an illness or family emergency, they may be allowed to reschedule their test for free. Here is an excerpt from the Pearson website and I quote “If you are unable to attend the test center on the day of your test because of illness or family emergency, Pearson may, at its discretion, allow you to reschedule the…
Definitely no, and you are hearing it from the horse’s mouth. As an instructor, I have taught both IELTS and PTE for over 25 years and I have sat both of them more than 5 times each. So, I give you my experience as a trainer/test-taker. As a trainer, I have seen only two or three students who got an 8 across all skills in…
Overall, PTE candidates will get between 9-15 Fill in the Blanks questions in their PTE test. Fill in the Blanks Listening is the 3rd section of the Listening module. PTE candidates will get 2-3 Fill in the Blanks passages, each containing 3 to 5 blanks or questions. There is no negative marking here, so do not leave any blanks unanswered. Watch a YouTube video on…
No, there is no dress code for appearing for your PTE exam other than the normal dress code applied in the country where your test center is located. But there are certain articles of clothing that you cannot take with you to the PTE Test room and they are: No jewellery thicker than ½ centimetre If you usually wear thick jewelleries, then you should leave…
The PTE Speaking module can be between 30-35 minutes long. If you get the minimum number of questions in each section of the Speaking module, for example: Read Aloud 6 questions, Repeat Sentence 10 questions, Describe Image 6 questions, Re-tell Lecture 3 questions and Answer Short Questions 10 questions, then it will take a PTE test-taker 30 minutes to finish this section. And if a…
Each PTE candidate will have 6-7 Read Aloud paragraphs in their PTE test. The preparation time given depends on the number of words in each passage. Usually, the number of words varies from 40 to 75 words. The preparation time also varies between 30 to 40 seconds. If you finish reading the paragraph sooner than the time given and click on the next button, the…
The short answer is NO. But you can do online PTE mock tests. In order to sit the PTE test, one needs to make an account on the Pearson website. Click on this link to do so. Once you created your profile on their website, you can choose a date and time from the available test centers. The PTE test is only done in an…
Repeat Sentences are usually between 5-16 words long. The number of words in a Repeat Sentence question varies from 5 words as in ‘Robots are common in industry.’ to 16 words as in ‘Course participants report that interest in the subject was their main reason for choosing the course.’ PTE candidates will typically get between 10-12 Repeat Sentence questions in their PTE test. These questions…
On paper, it usually takes five business days for a PTE candidate to receive their result, but in reality, it can be as short as hours to about five days. Most candidates will receive their results within the time frame mentioned (2 to 48 hours), the rest might take a bit longer. One of the reasons why a PTE candidate may get his/her result late…
To improve your PTE Reading Fill in the Blanks, PTE candidates need to know the two types of questions these sections are based on: Vocabulary-based Fill in the Blanks 80% of questions in Reading; Fill in the blanks and Reading & Writing; Fill in the Blanks revolve around the test-takers’ knowledge of English vocabulary. To improve your vocabulary repertoire, you need to improve your knowledge…
There are 3 sections in the PTE test that will incur you negative marking. These three sections are: Reading: Multiple-choice, choose multiple answers PTE candidates will get 2-3 MCCMA questions in their PTE Reading module. To be able to easily distinguish these questions from other multiple choice answer questions, pay attention to the square next to each choice. Listening: Multiple-choice, choose multiple answers PTE…
To pass the PTE speaking test with a score of 79 or higher, you need to master the following sections of the PTE Speaking module, respectively: Repeat Sentence PTE candidates will get 10 to 12 Repeat Sentence (RS) questions in their PTE test. This section of the speaking module takes the lion’s share of the scores in the PTE test. This section shares its points…
Reading: Fill in the blanks is the penultimate section of the PTE Reading module. PTE candidates will have 4 to 5 reading passages (pages) each containing 4 to 5 questions. Watch a video on the subject. So overall, a PTE candidate could have between 16 to 25 blanks (questions) to answer. You do NOT get any negative marking for wrong answers here, so try to…
The best time to take the PTE test depends on the test-taker’s sleeping pattern and varies from one person to another. Some people are early birds and they are at the height of their mental and physical performance before noon. On the other hand, some people are night owls and they would like to stay in bed till 2 or 3 in the afternoon. For…
Getting a 79 each in PTE, compared to its equivalent international proficiency tests such as IELTS, is definitely much easier because of the following reasons: Writing As both an IELTS and PTE trainer and test-taker, I am in a good position to give you an insider’s view on this matter. It is very difficult to get an 8 in the IELTS test, while in the…
The Pearson Test of English issues a score card for all PTE candidates who finish their test successfully. This report card consists of scores for 10 entries of communicative and enabling skills. Looking at the scores of these 10 components will tell an expert PTE trainer which areas need to be practiced more and where the test-taker has gone wrong. If you want your PTE…
To check your PTE result, you need to log into your account with the Pearson Venue. Click on the link below to log in. This is where you originally booked your PTE test. Once you logged in, your landing page will be on myPTE tab by default. To check your recent PTE score, you need to click on My Activity tab right next to myPTE…
There are four reasons why you are not getting your desired PTE score. This post will examine these four reasons. 1. Not taking PTE coaching Just being a native speaker of the English language does not mean that you can pass the standards set by the test makers in all stipulated skills. I had a British born and bred subject in my class one day…
Yes, you can. Some PTE candidates have received their PTE results in a matter of hours. All PTE candidates will receive a leaflet upon finishing their test. On the leaflet it says that their PTE test result will be out within 5 business days. However, you may receive your PTE test result much sooner that or much later than the aforementioned timeframe because of the…
There are a few numbers of PTE mock tests available on the Internet. These PTE mock tests can be examined based on three categories of content, appearance and scoring. Pearson PTE mock tests Content-wise speaking, the best PTE mock test is provided by the Pearson itself. The questions provided in these tests are parallel to the real PTE questions. However, the downside of this test…
IELTS 8 is equivalent to 79 each in the PTE Test. The highest point for immigration is awarded to holders of 8 or higher across each skill in the IELTS test. Similarly, if you like to take the PTE test, the highest point will be awarded to those who have scored 79 or higher in each skill in this test. The PTE score report scores…
The PTE exam is marked by a computer. In fact, a human assessor is not involved in any stages of this test. This has both advantages and disadvantages. Advantages of a computer assessor Firstly, a computer assessor has no prejudice or bias when it comes to accents, spelling, handwriting, color of skin and how you appear for your test. It is absolutely impartial on everything….
Yes, the PTE test or Pearson Test of English is a test that should be done on a computer. Unlike the IELTS test, all four sections of Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening are done on a PC. Although you can do our free PTE mock test online and get your score card immediately after your test, the real PTE test should be done in an…
Reading: Fill in the Blanks of the Reading section only shares its points with the Reading module. The questions in this section can be divided into two types: Vocabulary and Grammar based questions. Vocabulary based questions comprise 80% of the Reading: Fill in the Blanks questions. So today, we focus on strategies to deal with them. To start with, you need to know two sets…
PTE stands for Pearson Test of English. It is an international computer-based English Competency test. To sit the test, candidates need to register online and sit their test in an authorized PTE test center. There are a lot of these centers around the world. To check the closest one to you, click this on this link. Who accepts PTE academic? For education purposes, most universities…
At thePTE.com, we offer a free PTE mock test with a score report at the end of your exam. This sample test is only one of the ten PTE mock tests that we offer at a low price of 10$. Our PTE mock tests are so close to the real one in appearance, content, timing and in particular, in terms of how precisely it predicts…
