Unlike, IELTS PTE has merged speaking and writing modules. This uni-section of 77-93 minutes long and contain 7 question types. Both the sections are attempted on the computer, for speaking every candidate is given a pair of headphones with attached mic, both have to be checked before starting the test. Fortunately, PTE is quite aware of the importance of these instruments, hence their provision of the mic and headphone testing at the beginning of the test.
The introduction is the first question after instrumental testing. There will be 5 general questions on a computer screen which are usually about interest, future planning and reason for choosing and the candidate is given 30 seconds to prepare a response and another 30 seconds to record the response with the help of the microphone.
Then the speaking starts :1. Read aloud: It is one of the easiest question types. In this, the candidate will see a small paragraph on- screen and 35-40 seconds will be given for the preparation, later another timer of 35-40 seconds will start during which the candidate has to read the paragraph for the computer. There will be 6-7 such paragraphs on one screen.2. Repeat Sentence: The candidate will listen to a sentence and later in the given time, the same sentence has- to be repeated for the computer in the mic. There will be 10-12 sentences.3. Describe Image: An image which is usually a graph or a map is shown on screen and a preparation time of 25 seconds is given, after a response time of 40 seconds starts during which the candidate has to describe the salient and striking features of the image in the mic. There will be 6-7 images.4. Re-tell a lecture: The candidate will listen to a lecture, during listening jot down the important points or the points you've heard. Later a response timer of 40 seconds will start in which the candidate has to record the response which is based on the points he or she has listened to in the lecture. It should be in the form of a central idea with a beginning and a conclusion. There are usually 3 lectures of 1- 2 minutes of duration.
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PTE Academics: PTE Speaking and Writing
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