hey everybody here from Language Academy guys welcome back to another video this video we are going to look at five important things which you need to take care of if you are serious about cracking your PT test in 2024 five new tips I'm going to share which you need to consider and Implement if you are taking the test in 2024 these are going to help you clear your test in the very first go let's get into the video I'll be sharing Five Points straightforward which will help you crack your test in the shortest time period possible let's get on to the number one number one is you need to understand the speaking pattern um earlier this year in speaking you only used to get five question types which will read aloud repeat sentence describe image read a lecture and answer short questions but nowadays um till June and for sure students will be getting seven different types of questions so seven different question types what are those five from the previous format which are read aloud repeat sentence describe image R lecture and answer short questions two new question types which PT has recently introduced are respond to situation and group discussion these might appear after describe image or after read a lecture now these are trial questions PT is just testing and collecting data for these question types these are not marked so you are not awarded or no points are deducted for these question types group discussions and um respond to situation my advice what you should be doing when you get these question types once the audio stops and your recording starts just move on to the next question just leave them unattempted I did the same in my recent test where I've got 90 each so even if you don't attempt these because these are trial questions and these are not marked you will still end up getting full points so for trial questions including respond to a situation and group discussion do not attempt these these are not going to impact your score if you'll try to attempt these right you'll make a lot of mistakes hesitations you'll be nervous more conscious and you'll not be able to perform well so no point of preparing for these and do not attempt when you go and sit for your test so this was a tip number one you should be aware of the new speaking format however the two new questions which PT has recently introduced are not marked so you do not need to worry about those tip number two you need to make sure you are using updated speaking templates every day I see a new student who comes up to me and say I used to get 19 speaking now I've only got 51 68 67 what's the reason I did the same way remember PT has changed a bit in 2021 2022 doesn't matter what you used to speak you used to get 90 straight away but it's not the same anymore especially in describe image and Reta lecture you can still use the templates but you need to make sure that you are using the templates which are working I have recently uploaded a video where I have explained you how you have to use the new templates I'll attach the link to the description box but just to let you know doesn't matter which template you're using you need to ensure that the template which you're using is not consisting or does not ask you to repeat the same sentence again and again for example don't don't just say on the screen on the screen on the screen when you repeat this is what we have noticed in a number of students whenever they are repeating the same sentence within describe image or Reta lecture they're not really getting the scores in speaking so whichever temp you're using go for it but make sure you're not repeating the same sentence again and again you can say on the screen I can see I can also notice further more it can be observed however it can be um seen so just play around with the words use different words use the templates but with different different sentences different words in case you have less keywords you can repeat the same keywords but not the whole sentence in describe image and ret a lecture and you will 100% get your scores in speaking and this was a tip number two now let's move on to tip number three ESS template a lot of students do comment and ask me if essay templates are still working or not everything is working I use the same I got 90 last week we had eight students who got 79 plus and a number of students who got 65 and 50 plus all of them they have used the templates templates are working but you need to make sure you make the template work for yourself it's not the same as it used to be that you just write the ESS template you don't even write a single word from the essay top iPic or related to theet topic and you get the scores you have to make sure if you're using asset template doesn't matter which asset template you're using um all the templates are working if you use them properly using the same template students even get 50 another student will even get 80 so it's not about the template it's more about how you use the template right um to make the template work for yourself you need to make sure um you follow these two things first factor is you include all the keywords from the essay topic or essay prompt in your answer if if it's a single sentence statement um double sentence statement or there three sentences in the essay topic or essay statement you have to make sure you include all the main keywords from the S Topic in your answer along with that you have to include five to six keywords related to the S Topic in your answer to make your content worthy and relatable to the S topic so that it sounds like you have answered or written somewhat familiar or S similar to what has been asked in the essay topic and that will guarantee your content score and you'll get full points in your essay so to use the s template make sure you include all the keywords from the S topic plus include five six related keywords to the S Topic in your answer and you'll be 100% fine now tip number four make sure you cover right from dictation prediction from language Academy's website we have seen a very high repeat rate for right from dictations which are available on language academy.com Au you just need to go register login go to WR from dictation practice material right from dictation monthly prediction there are there are around 200 right from dictations cover each and everything the very high chances you get one two or three exact same right from dictations in your test and if you do well in your right from dictation straight away you are boosting around 40 points in listening and around 40 points in writing so do not even lose a single point in right front dictation before you go for the test cover all the predictions available on language academy.com if you don't really want to practice you can download the predictions as well there's a tab called monthly prediction go over there download the prediction read Around 17 dictations or sentences underline all the difficult spellings so that you can memorize the spellings do not make any spelling mistake in the test and get full points in listening and writing right from dictation is the king is the most important question type of your test and I really want you to make sure that you um get 100% scores out of this particular task to get 100% scores out of this particular task I need you to make sure you cover all the predictions practice and memorize the spellings as well um you can just practice on mobile app or on the desktop as well so that was a tip number four along with this I'll give you another tip in right from dictation when you go for the test if you're confused about spellings add extra words I added a number of extra words in the test I got 90 each um you will not lose any point for adding extra words this has been mentioned in psn's guideline as well um you get one point for correct word zero for incorrect word there's no negative marking so let's say the sentence is I am a boy boy you're not really sure about the spellings for boy Bo y or buy you write I am a Bo y space buy and then full stop the correct word computer will mark it as single one point and the incorrect word you'll get zero for that but still at the end you're getting full points so wherever you have doubt add extra words and this was our tip number four now finally tip number five especially for students who find it difficult to read um to focus on read aloud or those who are struggling to get full points from read aloud in the reading use one line strategy it is working in 2024 all our students are following one line strategy and the results are outstanding in read aloud save your time save your effort save your energy if you find it difficult to read the whole passage I'll highly recommend you do not read the whole thing follow online strategy if you're not really sure what is online strategy um there's a complete explanation video the link is in the description box but still I'll explain you what is one line strategy in read loud you do not have to read the whole passage when you're following one line strategy you just need to read minimum of eight maximum of 12 to 13 words clearly and in sequence you it's not mandatory that you have to start from the beginning or from the full stop you can start anywhere stop anywhere as long as you're speaking 8 to 12 words clearly and confidently you will get full points in speaking and in content and in Reading as well I have tried it all our students are doing it this sounds bit bizarre or um unbelievable but this is working this is a hack this is a shortcut this is a trick which you should be using to your advantage but remember if you're speaking 10 words five words are not clear you're not really going to get scores to make one line strategy work for yourself you need to make sure Clarity is there you can go slightly slower but yes your Clarity should be there you need to read 8 to 12 words clearly and 100% you'll get full points in reading and in speaking as well oneel strategy can be practiced on language academy.com you just go to practice material read aloud switch to online strategy mode in the exam there will not be any online strategy mode you just need to speak normally and computer will recognize one L strategy by itself we have tested this I've got N9 using the same you don't need to be worried about this this will certainly help you boost your reading and speaking score with less amount of time and energy and this is a tip number five I'll quickly summarize the video if you actually want to clear your test in 2024 make sure that you are familiar with the speaking pattern two new trial questions do not attempt them make sure you are following updated templates for describe image and read a lecture you're not repeating the same sentence again and again in essay template you can still use the template but make sure you include all the keywords from the S topic plus add relevant keywords as well around 5 to six then cover all the predictions for right from dictations um you can practice them on language academy.com Au and last last and the most important one is follow one L strategy even if you're struggling a bit in read aloud that is a game changer will help you level up your speaking and reading scores and you'll get your desired scores that's it from this video I hope the video was helpful if it was do like share and subscribe to practice go on language academy.com register practice you can take one free full scored mock test for which you'll be getting mock test feedback tutor analysis and per question feedback so that you know what is going to actually happen in the test you practice properly you implement the strategy see what mistakes you have made in the mock test so that you don't repeat when you go for the test you save your time you get your desired scores in the very first go this mock test is available for free I highly recommend you make sure you take this mock test along with this four extensive mock test and four section mock test are available for you to practice for free make sure you take as many mock tests available on the website use it to your advantage and get your desired scores in the very first go that's it from this video I hope the video was helpful if you need any help we have got our branches in India in Australia in Nepal as well these are the locations if you need any online help with PT academic PT core or any PT versions We Do provide online classes we have got multiple classes running every day we will make sure like 40,000 other successful students we help you to get your desired scores in the very first go without wasting your time and money with all the hacks shortcuts and techniques which we have developed over the last 6 years is that's it I'll see you very soon now go on language academy.com Au and practice or you can download lap exam practice app let me know if you want me to cover any other topic I'll try to cover that in the next video [Music]