PTE ACADEMIC SPEAKING

Read aloud
A text appears on screen. Read the text aloud. reading and speaking text up to 60 words

Repeat sentence
After listening to a recording of a sentence, repeat the sentence

Describe chart
An chart appears on screen. Describe the chart in detail.

Re-tell lecture
After listening to or watching a lecture, re-tell the lecture in your own words.

Answer short question
After listening to a question, answer with a single word or a few words.

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DO’S

1. Complete your sentences– Although verbal communication is not as strict about structure and grammar as written communication, this does not mean that you can speak in fragments and phrases. In the PTE speaking exam, it’s critical that you deliver your responses in complete sentences.

Avoid stopping mid-sentence to convey another idea. If something seems off about your current idea, finish the sentence anyway before backtracking and revising your response.

2. Structure your responses– This is one of the most effective strategies to get a high score in oral fluency. When tasked to discuss a topic or explain an idea, make sure you have an intro, body, and essay. Use transition signals to introduce a new thought. Practice this technique during your PTE reviewperiod.

3. Minimize fillers– Saying “like,” “um,” “maybe,” and other fillers can reduce your speaking score. So, make sure you don’t use them too much during the exam. Pay attention to how you speak. Instead of resorting to filler expressions to rectify awkward silence, be forward and let the instructor know that you’re thinking about your answer. Punctuate your responses with strategic pauses.

DON’T

1. Speak too fast– If you’re taking classes at the PTE review center in Makati, this is one of the first things your instructor will warn you about.

There are two reasons why people talk fast. It’s either their way of getting the nerve-wracking exam done as soon as possible or their way of demonstrating their fluency. Don’t commit the same mistake. Regardless of your reason, avoid talking fast during the PTE speaking exam. Slow down and enunciate your answers well.

2. Use slang and colloquial language– PTE Academic, as its name implies, is designed for people who want to get into academic settings abroad. So, avoid using casual or informal language during the exam. Imagine you’re in a university classroom and conversing with a professor or participating in a class discussion. Structure your answers and use advanced vocabulary.

3. Forget to develop your pronunciation skills– Mispronouncing words can significantly bring down your PTE speaking grade, regardless of how well structured and meaningful your responses are. Avoid this problem by expanding your vocabulary during your PTE reviewperiod. Install a dictionary app on your phone. Consult it whenever you encounter an unfamiliar expression when reading.