Read Aloud is scored based on two criteria. These two will be discussed in this post. Read Aloud is the first test item of the Speaking module. PTE candidates will get 6-7 Read Aloud questions…
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How do you pass a Repeat Sentence in PTE?
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…
How many parts are there in the PTE Speaking?
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…
How long is the PTE Speaking test?
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,…
How many Read Aloud questions in PTE?
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…
How can I pass PTE speaking test?
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…
Free PTE mock test!
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…
What is pronunciation in PTE?
Pronunciation is one of the six Enabling Skills of the PTE test. The Enabling Skills of the PTE test in the order they appear on the PTE score report include: Grammar, Oral Fluency, Pronunciation, Spelling,…
How can I improve my speaking PTE?
In order to improve your speaking score in the PTE test, you need to know which test items of the PTE Speaking module are bearing the highest points in this test so that you spend…
PTE three-second silence rule
In the PTE test, whenever recording candidate’s voice is involved the three-second silence rule kicks in. But what is it? The PTE test utilizes a software called voice to text engine. This software transcribes the…
How many Retell Lecture questions in the PTE test?
There are 2-3 Retell Lecture questions in the PTE test. Retell lecture is the fourth test item of the Speaking module. There is no negative marking in this type of question and the candidates will…
How many images are there in the PTE test?
There are three test items in the PTE test that could be accompanied by an image. Those three items belong to the Speaking module and they are; Describe Image (DI), Retell lecture (RL) and Answer…
How many answer short questions in PTE?
Answer Short Questions is the last item of the Speaking module in the PTE test. Here, PTE candidates will listen to a question and then need to answer it with only one or two words…
How to improve concentration in PTE speaking
If you haven’t sat the PTE test before, then you would automatically assume that the conditions under which the PTE test is administered is like any other English Proficiency tests. Well, this is where you…
How is pronunciation scored/marked in PTE?
In the speaking section, the PTE test heavily relies on using a software called “voice to text” . This is also known as voice recognition or speech to text app. This is the same software…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
A short introduction to the Describe Image section of the PTE academic test
Describe Image Describe Image is the 3rd part of the Speaking module. It is the 6th highest point contributor in the PTE Academic Test. In this part, PTE candidates are given an image/map/graph/process … with…
A concise introduction to the Repeat Sentence section of the PTE Academic test
Repeat Sentence Repeat Sentence is the 2nd part of the Speaking module. Each PTE candidate gets 10-12 of these items in their PTE academic test. This part of the Speaking Section is a top point…
What a candidate is expected to do in a Read Aloud part of the PTE Speaking section
Introduction Your PTE Academic test starts with the Read Aloud items of the Speaking section. You will get 6-7 of these in your test. This part of the Speaking section is the 4th point contributor…