Tips On PTE: Strategies
November 2016
PTE Academic is a computer-based test that evaluates the Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing abilities of non-native speakers of English that need to demonstrate their academic English capability - often to obtain places at English-speaking universities, higher education institutions or as proof of their language ability for a visa application. The test is accepted in 3000 courses worldwide UK, USA, Australia etc.
Speaking is one of the first sections on the PTE and assesses your oral fluency and pronunciation. This section lasts for a total time of 30-35 minutes. Some tips one can follow on the PTE are:
Preparation time is very important, ensure that you use this time wisely
Speak at a constant pace and be as natural as possible. Do not try to imitate the accents you hear
Avoid long pauses, use fillers if you have to, so as to keep the microphone from turning off
Keep a check on the time you have left
Writing consists of two summaries and one essay. This session will judge you on grammar and the way you organise sentences and paragraphs in a logical way. Your response for Summarize written text should consist of a single continuous sentence ranging from 5-75 words; while your essay should be within the word count of 200-300 words. This section lasts for 50-60 minutes
Start practising for your writing section by typing out your summaries and essay
Allow yourself time to revise your work once you are done, correct any errors you have made
Do not exceed your word count for the summaries, keep a check on the word count at the bottom of your screen
Follow basic grammar rules
Reading section will gauge you on your understanding of the main ideas of a passage and on how well you can link ideas, sentences and paragraphs. This part of the section lasts for approximately 32-41 minutes.
Be on the look out for key words in the question or passage
If you are unfamiliar with a particular word in the passage, read the sentence as a whole, this way you can guess the meaning of the word when placed in the context of the sentence
For comprehension based questions, start by eliminating the options that don't apply to the question
For re-order paragraphs, be on the look out for words that will link your sentences together
For fill in the blanks, always start with the blanks that you are sure of.
Listening section determines the listening skills of the test taker, some of the tasks on this section evaluate the skills of both Listening and Writing. This section lasts for 45-57 minutes
The audio will be played just once, so be attentive
While listening, concentrate on the main points
Take down notes for summarize spoken text
For highlight correct summary, note down key words, this will be helpful when selecting your answer choice
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