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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Online PTE coaching Vs. face to face one
Introduction I have been teaching English face to face for the past 30 years and I rarely gave online teaching a second thought. Five years ago, when I started coaching Pearson test of English Academic…
A complete guide to the PTE reading fill in the blanks section.
Introduction This part of the PTE reading section is also known as “the drag and drop” questions. Candidates will get 4 to 5 pages of Reading; Fill in the Blanks questions. These pages will have…
The effect of the outbreak of the COVID 19 on the online PTE coaching
The outbreak of the coronavirus has almost brought a lot of outdoor and social activities to a halt which is totally unprecedented. This means that a lot of classes got cancelled due to social distancing…
The importance of a candidate’s typing speed in the PTE Academic test performance
Since the PTE Academic is a computerized test, candidates are expected to be familiarized with using a computer, especially being able to type fairly fast and accurate. This skill will certainly give you a head-start…
Why you should never practice typing your PTE essays in the Microsoft Word
Most PTE candidates, when it comes to actual writing and practicing PTE essay topics, use the Microsoft word as a tool for typing. They tend to forget that the Microsoft auto-correction software automatically corrects their…
What is Personal Introduction in the PTE Academic test?
At the start of the Pearson Test of English Academic and just before the Speaking section kicks off, candidates are asked to record their voice for 30 seconds. This part is called “Personal Introduction” and…
How to effectively use markers in the PTE Academic test
PTE candidates will face a particular problem using markers when they are doing the PTE-A test. To avoid this problem, watch our YouTube video link below or read the following post. When preparing for the…
Use the noise cancellers provided by the PTE test centres, but …
Some PTE test centres offer noise cancelers (single or multiple use ones) to the PTE test takers. In Melbourne, most candidates may not either be aware of them or know how useful they are. They…
Where to put the microphone in the Speaking Section of the PTE Academic Test
The best position of the microphone is NOT to have it right in front of your mouth. This post will discuss the best place for placing the microphone based on actual results. A lot of…
Demystifying the myth of the “backspace effect” in the PTE academic writing section
There is NO negative marking for using backspace. It is simply a hoax that has gone viral. This post will discuss this bogus idea. A lot of students while surfing the YouTube have come across…
Tips on the 10-minute optional break in the PTE academic
All PTE test-takers will have an optional 10-minute break during their test. This break comes at the end of the reading section and before the start of the listening section. About 10 to 20 per…