Yes, PTE candidates do get negative marking for wrong answers in certain PTE test items. This article will take a look at these questions. 1. Multiple-choice, choose multiple answers (Reading) In the Reading section, PTE…
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Why my spelling score is low in PTE?
Your spelling score can be low because of the following reasons: 1. Essay Writing Your essay is the place where you type at least 200 words. So, ideally it is the best place to gauge…
How can I improve my PTE Speaking score?
To improve your PTE speaking score follow these tips: 1. Do not underestimate Repeat Sentence questions Repeat Sentence is by far the most important part of the PTE test. This section alone, with its 10-12…
Why my PTE writing score is low?
There are four reasons why a candidate would get a low score in their PTE writing. Follow the following strategies to resolve your issue. 1. Practice more R&WFIBL The lion’s share of your writing section…
How can I introduce myself in PTE exam?
You can introduce yourself just by mentioning your full name, age, where you come from and why you are sitting the PTE test. It is the easiest section of the PTE test because of the…
How can I practice PTE at home?
To practice PTE at home, follow the following four steps; 1. Get trained by professionals online The spread of COVID 19 throughout the world gave rise to working from home and, of course, online learning…
What is oral fluency in PTE?
Oral fluency is one of the six Enabling skills that the PTE-A scores you on. In linguistics, oral fluency refers to the ease with which a speaker would get his/her message across to the listener…
How important is Repeat Sentence in PTE?
Repeat sentence is the most important section of the PTE test. This item is the second section of the Speaking module and comes after the Read Aloud section. PTE candidates will get between 10-12 Repeat…
How many questions are there in PTE?
The minimum number of questions a candidate could get in a PTE-A test is 106 and the maximum is 136. Here is a breakdown for each. There are four sections of Speaking, Writing, Reading and…
What is the most difficult part in PTE?
The most difficult part of the PTE test according to a mean of 100 random PTE results is reading followed by writing. This post will discuss the reason for this. Most PTE candidates miss points…
What is the highest score in PTE?
The PTE score system ranges from the lowest 10 to the highest 90 points. If a candidate does not perform well in one of the enabling skills, pronunciation for example, then the score for that…
How to get 79 in PTE Reading
In order to get 79 in your PTE reading, make sure you follow the following steps: 1. Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks (R&WFIB) This part of the Reading section gives you the highest…
How long is PTE valid for?
A PTE Academic score report, like an IELTS test result, is valid for two years for educational purposes (University or college applications). This information can be found on every PTE ore IELTS test report as…
How can I study for PTE?
The best way to study and prepare for the PTE test is to follow the following tips: 1. Get to know all components of the PTE test The PTE academic consists of four skills namely…
How many attempts are there for PTE?
There is no limit set as to how many times one can sit the PTE test. But, there are some rules in place. For example, candidates cannot book more than one date at a time….
How can I pass PTE writing?
In order to pass your PTE writing, you need to make sure you do the following things: 1. Use a template for your Summarized Written Tests (SWT) In this first part of the writing section,…
How much is 8 each in PTE?
In order to get the equivalence of 8 each band of IELTS in the PTE test, one has to get an average of 79 with none of the four skills less than 79. The PTE…
PTE 79 guarantee
thepte.com guarantees you a 79 each in the PTE academic if you meet one of the following conditions (T’s and C’s apply): 1. If you have an average of 6.5 or higher in IELTS (Academic…
How accurate is PTE mock test?
PTE mock tests give you a hint of where you stand in terms of your weak and strong points. PTE mock test results are different from the real PTE test because of the following reasons:…
Which is the easiest English proficiency test?
There are a few International English proficiency tests available around the world. The most common ones are IELTS, TOEFL and PTE. The author of this post has taught and sat all three tests. These tests…
How can I crack PTE in 15 days?
1. Get to know all the sections of the PTE test Having a good command of English does not necessarily guarantee you a good score in this test as the experience of even English native…
How can I pass PTE easily?
If you want to pass the PTE test easily, follow the following steps. 1. Get trained by professionals Even if you are a native English speaker, that does not necessarily mean that you are going…
What is a good score in PTE?
It depends on what you are going to use it for. There are three possibilities that each will be discussed in this post. 1. University enrolment It really depends on the university and the level…
Is it difficult to score 79 in PTE?
Compared to other alternative tests, no. In this post, the writer who has sat and coached both IELTS and the PTE tests, compares and contrasts the PTE test with its well-established rival IELTS to give…
How can I improve my PTE repeat sentence?
To improve your PTE Repeat Sentence score, you can try tips and tricks such as not relying on your short-term memory, not closing your eyes while repeating and learn to use shorthand. We will discuss each of these methods…
Is PTE getting harder?
No, the PTE has to maintain its quality and quantity to be a valid international proficiency test and here are some reasons as to why it is not getting harder: 1. The validity of the…
How PTE overall score is calculated?
PTE Academic Test Centers issue a score report for every candidate who finishes the test successfully. Usually, this report card will be ready within 2 to 72 hours after the exam is finished. 1. Score…
Can we take notes in PTE?
Yes, you can take notes in the PTE test, but not in pen. This post will discuss how it is done and how to improve it. 1. Strict rules for safeguarding the PTE question bank…
Best ways to prepare for the PTE Writing section
Background The PTE Writing section consists of two parts; Summarize Written Text and Essay Writing, respectively. Candidates will have 10 minutes to complete the SWT and 20 minutes for the Essay Writing. Candidates will get…
Is it difficult to get 65 in PTE?
The answer to this question depends on the level of English competency of the person in question and how much time the person is willing to spend on learning and practicing different parts of the…