PTE Academic is an English Proficiency Exam. The test consists of three sections: Speaking & Writing, Reading, and Listening. This story will guide you through the tips for each of the three sections.
PTE Speaking Tips
Take care of your intonations for maximum marks.
Always use the preparation time (time given before microphone opens) to formulate your response.
Start speaking as soon as the microphone turns on, else it will turn off after 3 seconds.
Don't use fillers or repetitive words.
Don't rush while speaking. Say your words loud and clear at a normal pace.
PTE Writing Tips
Always proofread before submitting your answer.
Don't write in CAPS for all the words. Capital letters should be used according to English rules.
Follow the instructions and maintain the word limits while writing.
Punctuations matter.
Stick to the topic, do not deviate from it.
PTE Reading Tips
Pay attention to the keywords so that you can answer better.
Adapt skim & scan method to read quickly. It's important to get an idea of the text.
Proceed by reading the whole text, don't spend more than 2 minutes on a question.
You need to manage your time accordingly if you want to cover all questions.
Read the questions before the passage.
PTE Listening Tips
You can raise or lower the volume too so raise it if you feel like you can't hear the recording properly.
Note-taking is really important in PTE Academic. Put your notepad and pen to good use.
You can only hear the recording once so pay attention.