The Ultimate Guide to PTE Modules

Introduction

• Overview of the video: decoding PTE modules, tips, tricks, strategies, and templates.
• Host: Nakul from Skills P Academic.
• Reminder to subscribe and seek assistance via WhatsApp.

Speaking Module

Components

1. Read Aloud
2. Repeat Sentence
3. Describe Image
4. Retell Lecture
5. Answer Short Questions

1. Read Aloud

• Preparation: 40 seconds before speaking.
• Format: 6-7 questions; integrated assessment for speaking (33-35 marks) and reading (33-35 marks).
• Evaluation: Fluency (5 marks), pronunciation (5 marks), content (5 marks).
• Key Tips:
  • Fluency: Most important; avoid fumbles or hesitation.
  • Strategies: Skip difficult words, maintain rhythm, do not exaggerate ending sounds.

2. Repeat Sentence

• Format: 10-12 questions; contributes 30 marks for speaking and listening each.
• Evaluation: Fluency (5 marks), pronunciation (5 marks), content (3 marks).
• Key Tips:
  • Speak 50-60% of the content fluently.
  • Avoid fumbling or unnecessary pauses.
  • Imitate the speaker's speed and pauses.

3. Describe Image

• Format: 4-6 questions; contributes 8-10 marks for speaking.
• Evaluation: Fluency, content, and pronunciation.
• Key Tips:
  • Focus on fluency over content.
  • Use longer, fluent sentences instead of keyword-heavy descriptions.

4. Retell Lecture

• Format: 1-2 questions; 8-10 marks for speaking and listening.
• Evaluation: Similar to Read Aloud; emphasis on fluency.
• Key Tips:
  • Listen and write separately (do not do both simultaneously).
  • Use small phrases; do not focus on grammar.

5. Answer Short Questions

• Format: 4-5 questions; low priority (1-2 marks).
• Key Tips:
  • Answer if known; if not, repeat the question.

Writing Module

1. Summarize Written Text

• Format: 1-2 questions; 4-5 marks each for writing and reading.
• Evaluation: Based on content, grammar, vocabulary.
• Key Tips:
  • Write 45-50 words, copy two full sentences, and add a connector.

2. Essay Writing

• Format: 20 minutes; 20 marks maximum.
• Evaluation: Focus on form, development, structure, grammar, and vocabulary.
• Key Tips:
  • Use a template with a mix of sentence types.

Reading Module

Sections

1. Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks
2. Choose Multiple Answers
3. Reorder Paragraphs
4. Reading Fill in the Blanks
5. Choose Single Answer

1. Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks

• Format: 5-6 questions; integrated assessment.
• Key Tips: Focus on reading skills and grammar.

2. Choose Multiple Answers

• Select one and move on quickly.

3. Reorder Paragraphs

• Use subject-object-subject rule.

4. Reading Fill in the Blanks

• Similar approach as Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks.

Listening Module

Sections

1. Summarized Spoken Text
2. Multiple Choice (Choose Multiple Answer)
3. Listening Fill in the Blanks
4. Highlight Correct Summary
5. Multiple Choice (Choose Single Answer)
6. Select Missing Word
7. Highlight Incorrect Words
8. Write from Dictation

Key Tips for Listening

• Summarized Spoken Text: Listen-write rhythm; use template.
• Listening Fill in the Blanks: Pay attention to spelling.
• Write from Dictation: Each word contributes to marks; you can add extra words if needed.

Conclusion

• Encourage viewers to like, share, and subscribe.
• Reminder about the importance of continued practice and seeking assistance.