PTE Complete End-to-End Strategies

Jul 19, 2024

PTE Complete End-to-End Strategies by Nakul from Skills PTE Academic

Introduction

  • Nakul aims to cover everything needed to get 90 overall in PTE on the first attempt.
  • Focus on modules, tips and tricks, templates, strategies, grammar shortcuts, and mic adjustments.
  • Nakul emphasizes the importance of staying tuned for the entire lecture.

PTE Exam Overview

  • PTE: Pearson Test of English for migration to Australia and other countries.
  • Computer-based: No human intervention, results within 24 hours.
  • Global Acceptance: Accepted for study, work, and migration visas. Tested on Speaking, Writing, Reading, Listening.
  • Duration: 2-hour test with no breaks.
  • Test Center: Can be taken at a center or at home.

Test Modules Overview

  1. Speaking and Writing: Combined, around 54-67 minutes.
    • Speaking Modules: Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence, Describe Image, Re-tell Lecture, Answer Short Question.
    • Writing Modules: Summarize Written Text, Essay.
  2. Reading Module: Around 25-30 minutes.
    • Types: Multiple-choice questions, reorder paragraphs, fill in the blanks.
    • Integrated Skills: Reading contributes to Writing and Listening scores.
  3. Listening Module: Around 35-40 minutes.
    • Types: Multiple-choice questions, fill in the blanks, highlight incorrect words, write from dictation.
    • Integrated Skills: Listening contributes to Reading and Writing scores.

Mic Position and Equipment Check

  • Mic Position: Parallel to the mouth, avoid it being too close or too far to prevent echo.
  • Equipment Check: Verify keyboard, mouse, headset; mic turns off after 3 seconds of silence.
  • Personal Introduction: Not scored, used to introduce yourself to potential institutions.

Speaking Module Details

Read Aloud

  • Importance: Contributes significantly to Reading and Speaking.
  • Strategy: Fluency over content and pronunciation. Focus on not hesitating or fumbling.
  • Techniques: Skip difficult words, speak clearly, maintain natural speed.
  • Evaluation: Content (least priority), Fluency, Pronunciation.

Repeat Sentence

  • Importance: Contributes to Listening and Speaking.
  • Strategy: Prioritize fluency over content. Even 50% content with fluency is effective.
  • Evaluation: Fluency, Content, Pronunciation.

Describe Image

  • Importance: Less critical but affects Speaking score.
  • Strategy: Use templates, focus on fluency, speak confidently.
  • Evaluation: Fluency, Pronunciation, Content (least priority).

Re-tell Lecture

  • Importance: Combines Listening and Speaking.
  • Strategy: Use notes, template, and phrase writing. Maintain fluency.
  • Evaluation: Fluency, Pronunciation, Content.

Answer Short Question

  • Strategy: Not a priority. Answer if known, otherwise repeat the question or say "I don't know."

Writing Module Details

Summarize Written Text

  • Importance: Contributes to Reading and Writing.
  • Strategy: Summarize in one sentence using connectors, maintain grammar correctness.
  • Evaluation: Form, Grammar, Spelling.

Essay Writing

  • Importance: Less critical than other writing elements.
  • Strategy: Use templates, focus on form, grammar, and spelling. Write 200-300 words.
  • Evaluation: Grammar, Development Structure, Spelling.

Reading Module Details

Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks

  • Importance: Contributes heavily to Reading and Writing scores.
  • Strategy: Use grammar shortcuts, vocabulary knowledge, and context.
  • Evaluation: Based on correct word choice and grammar.

Reorder Paragraphs

  • Importance: Less critical but needs logical order.
  • Strategy: Use grammatical clues, subject-object relationships, noun-pronoun transitions.

Reading Fill in the Blanks

  • Importance: Crucial for Reading score.
  • Strategy: Contextual understanding, grammar shortcuts, elimination method.

Multiple Choice - Multiple Answer

  • Strategy: Skip or select one answer and move on. Not critical.

Multiple Choice - Single Answer

  • Strategy: Skip or select one answer and move on. Not critical.

Listening Module Details

Summarize Spoken Text

  • Importance: Critical for Listening and Writing.
  • Strategy: Use templates, take notes, write grammatically correct sentences.
  • Evaluation: Content, Form, Grammar, Spelling.

Listening Fill in the Blanks

  • Importance: Crucial for Listening and Writing.
  • Strategy: Listen carefully, focus on spelling, use grammar rules.

Highlight Incorrect Words

  • Importance: High impact on Listening and Reading scores.
  • Strategy: Pay attention to discrepancies between audio and text, highlight accurately.

Write from Dictation

  • Importance: Most crucial for Listening and Writing.
  • Strategy: Split sentence into phrases, use correct spelling, add extra forms where unsure.

Multiple Choice - Multiple Answer (Listening)

  • Strategy: Skip or select one answer and move on. Not critical.

Multiple Choice - Single Answer (Listening)

  • Strategy: Skip or select one answer and move on. Not critical.

Highlight Correct Summary

  • Strategy: Skip or select one option and move on. Not critical.

Select Missing Word

  • Strategy: Skip or select one option and move on. Not critical.

General Tips

  • Focus Areas: Prioritize Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence, Listening Fill in the Blanks, Write from Dictation.
  • Efficiency: Skip less critical modules to save time for high-scoring sections.
  • Practice: Consistent practice and strategic preparation are keys to scoring high.