🎤 Speaking
Read Aloud Strategy
Master Read Aloud with these key techniques:
- Scan before speaking: Use the 30-40 seconds to identify difficult words
- Steady pace: Don't rush - maintain 3-4 words per second
- Pause at punctuation: Commas = short pause, periods = longer pause
- Don't restart: If you make a mistake, keep going naturally
🎤 Speaking
Repeat Sentence Tips
Improve your Repeat Sentence score:
- Focus on meaning: Understand the sentence, don't just memorize sounds
- Shadow speak: Start speaking slightly before the audio ends
- Keep same rhythm: Match the speaker's intonation pattern
- Say something: Even partial answers get partial credit
⚠️ Warning
2025 Template Detection
PTE now uses AI to detect memorized templates. Avoid:
- Using the same opening phrases for every essay
- Memorized introduction paragraphs
- Template sentences that don't relate to the topic
- Penalty: Up to -7 band score for template use
✍️ Writing
Summarize Written Text
Get full marks in SWT every time:
- Word count: Stay between 45-70 words (optimal: 50-60)
- One sentence: Use commas, semicolons, and conjunctions
- Include key points: Cover 3-4 main ideas from the passage
- Check grammar: Subject-verb agreement is critical
✍️ Writing
Essay Writing Structure
Optimal essay structure for maximum scores:
- Introduction: 2-3 sentences, state your position
- Body 1: First argument + example
- Body 2: Second argument + example
- Conclusion: 2 sentences, summarize your view
- Word count: 200-280 words is ideal
📖 Reading
Fill in the Blanks
Strategies for R/W Fill in the Blanks:
- Read full sentence: Context before and after the blank
- Check grammar: Does the word fit grammatically?
- Collocations: Words that commonly go together
- Process of elimination: Rule out clearly wrong options
⭐ Pro Tip
Re-order Paragraphs
Crack Re-order with this method:
- Find the topic sentence: Often starts with a noun, not pronoun
- Look for pronouns: "This", "They", "It" refer back to something
- Connectors: "However", "Therefore" link to previous ideas
- Don't overthink: Your first instinct is often correct
🎧 Listening
Write from Dictation
WFD is worth many points - get them all:
- Write keywords: Note the key words as you hear them
- Reconstruct: Fill in articles (a, the) and prepositions after
- Spelling matters: Each correct word = 1 point
- Practice: This is the most predictable question type
🎧 Listening
Summarize Spoken Text
Score high in SST with these tips:
- Note structure: Main topic, 2-3 key points, conclusion
- Word count: Stay between 50-70 words
- Past tense: "The speaker discussed..." is safe
- No direct quotes: Paraphrase what you heard
⭐ Pro Tip
Time Management
Manage your time across all sections:
- Speaking: No time to think - respond immediately
- Writing: 10 min for SWT, 20 min for Essay
- Reading: 2-3 min per question, don't get stuck
- Listening: Time is controlled, focus 100%
⚠️ Common Mistake
Skipping Questions
Never leave a question unanswered:
- No negative marking: Guess if you don't know
- Partial credit: Most questions give points for partial answers
- Time runs out: Click any answer before moving on
- Speaking: Say something, even if it's short
⭐ Score Boost
Enabling Skills Strategy
Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary & Written Discourse:
- Cross-module: These skills affect multiple sections
- Spelling: American/British both accepted, be consistent
- Grammar: Master subject-verb agreement & tenses
- Vocabulary: Use varied words, avoid repetition