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…
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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…
Do PTE questions repeat?
Yes, PTE questions get repeated all the time. This is common in standard test systems because of the following reasons: 1. Standard tests must have repeated questions In order for a test to be able…
Is PTE easier than IELTS?
The PTE test is much easier than IELTS because of the following reasons: 1. The PTE test is 100% machine scored Once a test is automated, the chances of errors and mistakes happening during the…
Should I ask for a rescore on my PTE test?
The short answer is NO. Firstly, it is a computerized test. There is no human involved in the scoring of your exam. So bad mood, exhaustion, human errors, blurry vision … go out of the…
Can we cheat in PTE exam?
No, you cannot. There is no way to cheat in the PTE exam as there are some active security protocols in place such as stringent ID checking, biometric palm vein scanning and Voice signature. We will discuss each…
How to score 79 each in the PTE test
In order to get 79 each in the PTE test, one needs to do the following things: 1. Get the best PTE coaching During my 6-year PTE coaching, I have seen English native speakers attending…
Essay Writing in the PTE Academic test
Introduction In this section, you need to write 200-300 words on a given topic in 20 minutes.The essay topic types in the PTE essay writing section can be one of thefollowing types: • Argument• Discussion•…
Stuck on the same score in the PTE Academic test?
A lot of PTE candidates end up in a loop of getting the same score over and over again. Their score is slightly different each time, but overall, it is the same as the previous…
Wearing face masks Mandatory for PTE Academic test takers
With the rapid spread of the Covid 19 throughout the world and indeed in Australia, all jobs and businesses had to follow COVID safe advice and ask their customers to wear masks and follow social…
Re-tell Lectures in the PTE Academic test
Background Re-tell lecture is the 4th item of the Speaking section in the PTE test. In this part, an audio along with a photo or just a video is played for the candidate. After it…
Answer Short Questions (ASQ) in the PTE Academic test
Background Answer Short Question which is the last section of the PTE Speaking module includes 10-12 questions. The candidates are expected to produce a single or two word response to each question in about 8…
Summarize Written Text in the PTE Academic Test
Background Summarize Written Text is the first part of the Writing module of the PTE test. In this part, candidates will be given between 1 to 3 passages to summarize. Candidates will have 10 minutes…
How do PTE exam questions leak out of centres?
Introduction Questions have found their way out of where they are supposed to be since taking exams started. There are many websites which claim they have real PTE exam questions. Is this claim true? In…
Should I take a PTE mock test before my PTE Academic Test?
The answer to this question is YES. Because of the following reasons: 1. The PTE Academic fee is $375.00 AUD as of today 12/07/2020. No one wants to sit such an expensive test twice. So…
7 approaches you can use when dealing with Re-order paragraphs in the PTE Reading module
Background Re-order Paragraphs is the second section of the Reading module. In this part, candidates need to put some random paragraphs in the right order. Candidates can drag and drop the paragraphs in any order…
Two things you should know before you embark on the PTE Reading Section
Background The Reading section of the PTE test is, perhaps, the most difficult part for most PTE candidates. The two most important items of the reading section are Reading & Writing; fill in the blanks…
Why should you probably avoid sitting the computer-based IELTS if you have done the paper one before?
Introduction It has been a while since IELTS introduced a computer-based version of its paper test. The test is said to be the same as the paper one in every aspect, with the only difference…
An introduction to the Pearson Test of English Academic sample test
Background ThePTE.com’s PTE mock test takes about two hours to complete. It is a simulation of the real PTE test with all the PTE test items ordered in the standard pattern. The difference between any…
PTE registration and PTE test dates availability after COVID-19 relaxation
Background After almost three months of lockdown and strict social distancing, the Australian Government relaxed the rules of social distancing. This means that the PTE Test centers can resume taking the PTE test, but only…
8 strategies you need to know before attempting the Reading & Writing; Fill in the Blanks questions of the PTE test
Introduction R&WFIB is the first part of the Reading section of the PTE test. This section takes the lion’s share of the points in the Reading section. Each candidate will have 4-6 pages of R&WFIB…