Get Consultation
PTE Training Center in Dubai
WHAT IS PTE?
PTE or Pearson’s Test of English is owned by Pearson PLC group that is dedicated to assess and validate the English usage of candidates willing to study or work in countries that accept PTE as a proof of an individual’s communicative skills and proficiency in English. The PTE includes PTE Academic which is accepted by over 3000 universities across the globe including major universities such as the Oxford University, Harvard Business School and Yale University. It also includes PTE General which is accepted by the UK, Australian and New Zealand for work or migration purposes.
WHAT IS IT FOR AND WHO CAN TAKE IT?
PTE is a fully computerized test designed precisely to measure an individual’s proficiency in English. Anyone can attempt the Pearson’s Test of English. However, it is mainly intended either for those who are planning to work in Australia, New Zealand, the UK or for anyone willing to enroll in one of the several universities that accept PTE across.
TYPES OF PTE EXAMS
PTE General
Unlike PTE Academic, PTE General is not computerized and is structured differently. It is split into two parts: a spoken interview and a written paper. The written paper includes the reading, listening and writing sections.
PTE Academic
PTE Academic is a fully computer-based English language test for speakers of other languages who wish to study abroad in a university that prioritizes English as the medium of communication. It tests the Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking skills of the candidates.
PTE Modules
The PTE Academic consists of a total of 20 question types to determine the candidate’s communicative skills in English in terms of Speaking and Writing which lasts for about 54 to 67 minutes, the Reading skills that last about 29 to 30 minutes followed by the listening skills for approximately 30 to 43 minutes.
However, the PTE General consists of two segments. A written test and a spoken interview.
Difference between PTE General and PTE Academic:
| PTE General | PTE Academic | |
| Purpose | Migration to Australia or New Zealand | To apply for further studies in an English-speaking country. |
| Validity | Lifelong | 2 Years |
| Test Dates | February, May, June, October, November, December | Usually every month: depends on the test centers |
| Registration | Through the test centers | Online |
| Duration | 1.5 to 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Format | ● Spoken interview
● Written Section for Listening, Reading and Writing |
● Speaking
● Reading ● Writing ● Listening |
HOW PTE IS SCORED?
PTE General and PTE Academic are scored differently.
PTE General has two parts: spoken and written. Both sections can give you a maximum of 100 score points: 20 for the speaking part and 80 points for the written component.
Written Part
| Task Number | Skill Tested | Task Type | Items | Score |
| One | Listening | 3-option picture-based multiple choice | 8 | 16 |
| Two | Listening | Match name to picture-based object | 7 | 14 |
| Three | Reading | Match question to answer | 5 | 10 |
| Four | Reading | Match revelation to picture | 5 | 10 |
| Five | Reading | Match word to picture | 8 | 16 |
| Six | Reading and writing | Fill gaps | 7 | 14 |
| Total | 40 | 80 |
Spoken Part
| Seven | Speaking | Question and answer | Minimum 2 | 10 |
| Eight | Speaking | Short talk | 1 | 10 |
| Total | Minimum 3 | 20 | ||
| Total score | 100 |
The maximum score in PTE Academic is 90 points. This score is based on the performance of all test items. In fact, your score depends on two factors:
- Communicative skills: includes reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This test contributor’s score ranges from 10 to 90 points.
- Enabling skills: includes pronunciation, oral fluency, grammar, spelling, and written discourse. These skills are assessed on your performance in all four sections. The maximum score is 90 points.
FORMAT FOR PTE ACADEMIC
Now, let’s take a closer look at all 5 types of speaking tasks:
- Read aloud
In this task, you will see a short text passage that you have to read aloud and record it. You will have 30 seconds to prepare. The recording will stop after 40 seconds. However, if you remain silent, it will stop after 3 seconds. - Repeat sentence
You will listen to the recording and repeat the sentence you heard. No rush. Speak clearly and check the recording status. - Describe an image
You will see an image: a map, graph, chart, table, or picture. Your task is to study it and then describe it within 40 seconds. Make sure to include as many details as possible. - Re-tell a lecture
In this task, you should listen to the lecture, prepare a response for 10 seconds, and summarize what you heard with your own words. Similar to previous tasks, you are limited to 40 seconds. - Answer short question
Listen to the audio and answer the question. You can reply with one or a few words. You’ll have to think fast because the microphone will start recording after only one second. If you remain silent for three seconds, it will turn off.
PTE Writing section will take approximately 30 minutes. You will have to complete two tasks:
- Summarize written text.
This task requires you to create a summary of a given text. You need to write only one sentence that is no longer than 75 words. Include the key points and make it concise. You will have only ten minutes to complete the task.
- Write an essay.
Some students consider this part the hardest. You are required to write 300 words argumentative essay within 20 minutes. You will get the prompt and should express whether you agree or disagree with the statement. Develop your point of view and support it with evidence or examples from your experience.
PTE reading section has five types of tasks. Here they are:
- Multiple Choice Questions (select a single option) requires you to read a prompt and answer the questions. You have to choose only one correct answer. Make sure you won’t spend more than three minutes on answering PTE reading questions.
- Multiple Choice Questions (select multiple options)
The format is similar to the previous one, but you have to pick more than one answer. Try to spend a maximum of 3-4 minutes on these questions.
- Re-order Paragraphs
This task will test your ability to sequence sentences and paragraphs in a logical manner.
- Fill in the Blanks
This question type would suggest you to drag the correct words to their corresponding spaces in the text. Remember that you shouldn’t leave any field without an answer.
- Reading and Writing:
Gap-filling task is similar to the previous one. You will have to read a 300-word text with some missing keywords.
