PTE at Four Skills

Exam Modules

Part 1 – PTE Speaking & Writing (54 - 67 minutes)

Personal Introduction (not scored) - Allows you to become acquainted with PTE exam technology

Read Aloud – Text appears for

Repeat Sentence – After listening to the recording of the sentence, repeat the sentence

Describe Image – An image appears on the screen. Describe the image in detail

Re-tell Lecture – After listening to the lecture, re-tell the lecture in your own words

Answer Short Question – After listening, answer with a single word or a few words

Summarize Written Text (10 minutes) – After reading the passage, write one sentence summary

Essay (20 minutes) – 200-300 Words Essay on a given topic

Part 2 - PTE Reading (29-30 minutes)

Multiple Choice, Choose Single Answer – Text appears on the screen, drag words from the box to fill the gaps.

Multiple Choice, Choose Multiple Answers - After reading, answer MCQ by selecting one or more responses.

Re-order Paragraphs – Put the text boxes in an order

Fill in the Blanks - Text appears on the screen, and drag words from the box to fill the gaps.

Fill in the Blanks - After reading, answer MCQ

PTE Listening (30- 43 minutes)

Summarize Spoken Text – After listening to a recording, write 50-70 words summary

Multiple Choice, Choose Multiple Answers – After listening, answer MCQ based on the content discussed

Fill in the Blanks–After listening to a recording, type the missing words given in the passage.

Highlight Correct Summary – Select the paragraph that best summarizes the recording

Multiple Choice, Choose Single Answer - Select the paragraph that best summarizes the recording

Select Missing Word – Select the missing word that completes the recording from the list of options

Highlight Incorrect Words – Identify the incorrect words in the transcript that differ from what is said.

Write From Dictation – After listening, type the sentence.

PTE SCORE

• 90 - 100: Expert User - Demonstrates complete command of the English language with exceptional fluency and accuracy. Consistently communicates complex ideas effectively.
• 83 - 89: Very Good User - Exhibits advanced proficiency in English with occasional minor errors that do not impede communication. Can handle complex language tasks with ease.
• 79 - 82: Good User - Shows a strong command of English with occasional errors. Can effectively handle a wide range of language tasks, including complex ones.
• 65 - 78: Competent User - Demonstrates moderate proficiency in English with some errors. Can handle basic to moderately complex language tasks but may struggle with more advanced ones.
• 51 - 64: Modest User - Displays limited proficiency in English with frequent errors. Can understand and communicate basic ideas but may struggle with more complex tasks.
• 43 - 50: Limited User - Exhibits basic competence in English but struggles with understanding and expression. Communication is often hindered by errors and limitations in language use.
• 35 - 42: Extremely Limited User - Conveys and understands only general meaning in familiar situations. Communication breakdowns are frequent, and comprehension is limited.
• 10 - 34: Intermittent User - Minimal ability to communicate in English, relying mainly on isolated words or short phrases. Understanding and expression are severely limited.
• 0 - 9: Non-User - Essentially no ability to use the English language beyond a few isolated words or complete inability to communicate.