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PTE stands for Pearson Test of English. The PTE Test assesses the English language usage of non-native English speakers. PTE has two test types, namely, PTE Academic and PTE General. They have different modes of exams.
- PTE Academic Test
- The PTE Academic Test serves as proof of English proficiency for educational purposes.
- Countries like Australia and New Zealand refer to this test for the admission process.
- There is only one level in the test.
- The score validity is two years.
- Test dates are available at all times during the year.
- It is a computer-based test.
- The test duration is two hours.
- The score is in the range of 10-90.
- PTE General Test
- The PTE General Test is proof of English proficiency for educational and work purposes.
- Mainly, non-English-speaking European countries accept this test
- International Certificate is another name for it.
- The score is valid for a lifetime.
- Test dates are fewer compared to the PTE Academic Test.
- The written score is out of a maximum of 75. The verbal section carries a weight of 25.
- PTE Academic Online Test
- The PTE Academic Online Test has the same content, scoring, and format as the PTE Academic Test.
- One takes it on a computer at home or in a suitable environment instead of a test center.
- This test is not suitable for visa applications.
- It is available only in selected locations.
- This test is an alternative to the PTE Academic Test. However, it is preferred less.
PTE Academic Test and PTE Academic Online Test
Both tests follow the same format of questions. There are three sections:
- Speaking and Writing (54-67 minutes):
- In this section, you, as the test taker, will demonstrate your speaking and writing abilities.
- It comprises eight different tasks:
- Personal Introduction: You have to introduce yourself briefly. Prepare the response in 25 seconds, and use up to 30 seconds for recording it. This question does not count towards the score.
- Read Aloud: Read a given text aloud. The text is up to 60 words.
- Repeat Sentence: Listen to a sentence of 3-9 seconds. Then repeat it in 15 seconds.
- Describe Image: You look at the given image. Describe it in detail in 40 seconds.
- Re-tell Lecture: Listen to a short lecture of up to 90 seconds. Then, summarize it in your own words. You get ten seconds for preparation. The time limit for the response is 40 seconds.
- Answer Short Question: Listen to an audio question of 3-9 seconds. Then answer it in 10 seconds.
- Summarize Written Text: There will be a text of up to 300 words. Write a summary of the passage in one sentence. It should have at most 75 words. The time limit is 10 minutes.
- Essay: Write an article on the given topic. The word length is 200-300. You will have 20 minutes to answer.
- Reading (29-30 minutes):
- In the reading section, you demonstrate your reading comprehension skills.
- Tasks include:
- Fill in the Blanks: There is a text of up to 300 words. It has missing words. A drop-down list of options is present for every blank. Fill in the most appropriate word from the list.
- Multiple-choice, Multiple Answer: Read a passage of up to 300 words. There is a multiple-choice question after that. Select all the correct answers.
- Re-order Paragraphs: There are multiple text boxes in a random order. You will rearrange paragraphs to create a coherent text.
- Fill in the Blanks: There is a text of up to 80 words. It has missing words. A drop-down list of options is present for every blank. Fill in the most appropriate word from the list.
- Multiple-Choice, Single Answer: Read a passage of up to 300 words. There is a multiple-choice question after that. Select the only correct answer.
- Listening (30-43 minutes):
- The listening section assesses your ability to understand spoken English in academic contexts.
- Tasks include:
- Summarize Spoken Text: There is an audio of 60-90 seconds. Listen to it and write a summary. The word limit is 50-70.
- Multiple-Choice, Multiple Answers: Listen to a recording of 40-90 seconds. There is a multiple-choice question after that. Select all the correct responses.
- Fill in the Blanks: A recording of 30-60 seconds is there. A transcript with several gaps appears on the screen. Fill in the missing words.
- Highlight Correct Summary: There is a recording of 30-60 seconds. Listen to it and select the most appropriate summary.
- Multiple-Choice, Single Answer: Listen to a recording of 30-90 seconds. There is a multiple-choice question after that. Select the correct response.
- Select Missing Word: Listen to an audio of 20-70 seconds. You have to choose the correct response from a given list of options. One of the options will have a missing word that needs to be added.
- Highlight Incorrect Words: The transcript of a recording of 15-50 seconds appears on the screen. It has some erroneous words. You need to identify and select these.
- Write from Dictation: There is a dictation of 3-5 seconds. Type the sentence you hear.
PTE General Test
The PTE General Test has two sections:
- Verbal Section:
- The verbal section involves a spoken interview with examiners.
- It tests the speaking skills of the test taker.
- This section carries a weight of 25 marks.
- The duration of the verbal section depends upon the test level, as follows:
- Written Section:
- The written section involves a written paper at a test center.
- This assesses writing, reading, and listening skills.
- This section carries a weight of 75 marks.
- The duration of the written section depends upon the test level, as follows:
