PTE

PTE

What is PTE?

PTE Academic is the world's first and only totally computer-based English language test for international study and immigration. PTE Academic, which is powered by AI technology, offers a quick and efficient testing solution that is free of human prejudice. Speaking, listening, reading, and writing are the four skills assessed on the examination. It lasts about three hours and gives you a score depending on the GSE. (Global Scale of English). PTE Academic scores are accepted by thousands of institutions and approved for all UK, Australian and New Zealand visa and immigration categories. Test sessions can be scheduled up to 24 hours in advance, 365 days a year

PTE Test structure

The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) comprises 3 sections: Speaking & Writing , Reading, Listening.

SPEAKING & WRITING

SPEAKING & WRITING

Duration: 77 – 93 minutes (Summarize written text -10 mins, Essay -20 mins)

Questions: Personal Introduction, Read aloud, Repeat sentence, Describe image, Answer short question, Summarize written text, Essay.

READING

READING

Duration: 32 – 40 minutes (A 10-minute break is optional)

Questions: Fill in the blanks, Multiple-choice - choose multiple answers, Re-order paragraphs, Multiple-choice -choose single answer

LISTENING

LISTENING

45 – 57 minutes (A 10-minute break is optional)

Questions: Summarize spoken text, Multiple-choice - choose multiple answers, Fill the blanks, Highlight the correct summary

Module 1: PTE Speaking

Introduction, Read Aloud, Repeat the Sentence, Describe Image, Retell Lecture, Answer Short Question.

1. Registering for the PTE test

2. The difference between PTE General and PTE Academic

3. The PTE format

4. Overview of the four modules – Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing

5. Do’s and Don’ts of PTE

Module 2: PTE Listening

Introduction, Summarise Spoken Text, Multiple Choice - Multiple Answers, Multiple Choice - Single Answer and Fill in the Blanks.

1. Fluency and coherence

2. Lexical resource

3. Grammar

4. Pronunciation

Module 3: PTE Reading

Introduction, Reordering, Drag and Drop, Fill in the Blanks, Multiple Choice - Single Answer, Multiple Choice.1. Preparing for the PTE listening section

2. Recognize the main ideas and specific factual information

3. Ways to locate answers at the very first time, as the recording will not be played again

4. Understand the opinions, attitudes and purposes of the conversation/monologue.

Module 4: PTE Writing

Introduction, Summarise Written Text, Essay, Advantages Disadvantages, Problem Solution, Comparison.

1. Reading for gist

2. Reading for main ideas

3. Reading for detail

4. Skimming / scanning

5. Understanding the logical argument and recognizing writer’s opinions, attitudes and purposes.

Personalised Online PTE coaching

  • Online - Zoom / Google / Microsoft Teams
  • Max. 10 students per batch
  • 4.5 hours per day
  • All the 4 modules covered
  • 3 month course
  • 5 computer delivered, 5 paper delivered tests
  • Online 60-minute review with an expert
  • 8 books provided
  • Laptop bag provided
  • Appointment of a senior case advisor for student visa process