PTE (Personal Test of English)

What is PTE?

The Pearson Test of English (PTE) is a computer-based English language proficiency test designed to assess and measure non-native English speakers’ ability to understand and use the English language in an academic or professional setting. Thousands of institutions, universities, and organisations throughout the world accept PTE as evidence of English language competency:

The following are the main elements and aspects of the PTE exam:

Test Sections: PTE evaluates English language skills through four main sections:

Test Structure:

Listening Module

Test-takers listen to audio clips and respond to questions based on what they've heard. This section includes listening to lectures, having conversations, and taking notes.

Reading Module

Reading comprehension is evaluated through tasks such as multiple-choice, re-order paragraphs, and filling in the blanks in a text.

Speaking Module

Test-takers must verbally respond to questions, repeat sentences, describe images, and engage in various speaking tasks.

Writing Module

This section assesses writing skills, including summarising written text, writing essays, and responding to prompts.

PTE scores assignments using a computerised approach that guarantees consistency and impartiality. Each segment has a unique score, which is given on a scale from 10 to 90. An exam taker’s total score indicates how well they speak English.

Listening Module:-

Purpose: The Listening module assesses your ability to understand spoken English in a range of everyday and academic contexts. It is the first part of the IELTS test.

1. There are four recorded listening passages or conversations.

2. You listen to a range of accents and may hear monologues or group discussions.

3. You answer 40 questions based on what you hear.

Types of Questions:

a. Multiple-choice questions

b. Matching information

c. Completing sentences or summaries

d. True/false/not given

e. Diagram or map labeling

Reading Module:-

Purpose: The Reading module evaluates your reading comprehension skills using a variety of texts, both academic and general in nature.

1. There are three passages in the Academic IELTS and four passages in the General Training IELTS.

2. The texts can include articles, reports, advertisements, and more.

3. You answer 40 questions based on these texts.

Types of Questions:

a. Multiple-choice questions

b. Matching information

c. True/false/not given

d. Sentence completion

e. Summary completion

f. Matching headings to paragraphs

Speaking Module:-

Purpose: The Speaking module evaluates your ability to communicate verbally in real-life situations.

The module consists of a face-to-face interview with an examiner. It is divided into three parts: Introduction and Interview (Part 1), Long Turn (Part 2), and Discussion (Part 3).

Part 1: Introduction and Interview:

The examiner introduces themselves and asks you to introduce yourself. You may be asked questions about familiar topics like your home, studies, and hobbies.

Part 2: Long Turn:

You receive a task card with a topic and prompts. You have 1 minute to prepare, and then you speak for up to 2 minutes on that topic.

Part 3: Discussion:

The examiner and you engage in a discussion related to the topic in Part 2. The discussion becomes more abstract and analytical.

Writing Module:-

Purpose: The Writing module measures your ability to express ideas in writing. It includes two tasks, one in Academic IELTS and one in General Training IELTS.

Task 1 (Academic IELTS):

You are presented with a visual representation, such as a chart, graph, or diagram. You are required to describe the information in a report of at least 150 words.

Task 1 (General Training IELTS):

You are given a situation and asked to write a letter, such as a formal or informal letter. You should write at least 150 words.

Task 2 (Both Academic and General Training):

You are presented with a topic and asked to write an essay in response. You should present an argument, provide evidence, and reach a conclusion. The essay should be at least 250 words.