The PTE (Pearson Test of English) is the English test trusted by many universities, colleges and government agencies / Immigration department in Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Ireland. It examines candidates Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking capability. PTE is one of the leading computer-based tests of English for study abroad and migration. PTE offers fast and flexible English testing. Candidates can schedule test within 24 hours in advance and receive their score within 5 business days.
There are two types of PTE Test
- PTE Academic – It is a computer-based test for non-natives who wish to study abroad.
- PTE General – This test is a realistic communication skills test and is not recognised for immigration purpose. It integrates all four skills – Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing and focus on assessing the ability of communication skills.
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Skills |
Section |
Descriptions |
Allocated time in Min. |
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Introduction |
1 |
Personal Introduction |
1-2 |
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Part 1 – Speaking and Writing |
2 |
Read aloud |
30-35 |
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Repeat Sentences |
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Describe Image |
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Re-Tell Lecture |
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Answer Short Questions |
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3-4 |
Summaries written text / one sentence |
20 |
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5 |
Summaries written text / paragraph |
10/20 |
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6 |
Write essay |
20 |
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Part 2 - Reading |
Multiple choice questions (x2) |
32-41 |
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Re-order Paragraphs |
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Reading / fill in the blanks |
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Break (Optional) |
10 |
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1 |
Summaries spoken test |
20/30 |
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2 |
Multiple choice(x2) |
23-28 |
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Fill in the blanks |
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Part 3 - Listening |
Highlight the correct summary |
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Select missing single word |
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Highlight incorrect words |
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Write from dictation |
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