Overview of the PTE Speaking Test
Personal Introduction
(1 question)
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25 seconds to read the prompt and prepare your response
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30 seconds to answer
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it is not scored
Read Aloud
(6 to 7 questions)
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30 to 40 seconds to read the text and prepare. After this time, a beep sound will indicate time to start recording.
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Time to answer varies depending on the length of text.
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Each recording is played ONCE only.
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Begin speaking as soon as you hear the beep sound. If you remain silent for longer than 3 seconds, the recording will stop and your score is zero.
Repeat Sentence
(10 to 12 questions)
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Each recording is played ONCE only.
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A status box will count down from 3 seconds and then the audio will play. No beep sound to indicate for you to speak.
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Speak immediately when the status changes to "Recording."
Describe Image
(3 to 4 questions)
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25 seconds to look at the image and prepare your response.
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Speak immediately when you hear the beep sound. You have 40 seconds to answer
Retell Lecture
(1 to 2 questions)
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10 seconds to prepare.
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You will hear a beep sound to indicate you need to start speaking.
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40 seconds to answer.
Answer Short Questions
(5 to 6 questions)
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You will hear a question and you have 10 seconds to record your answer.
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Click NEXT as soon as you're done answering.
Overview of the PTE Writing Test
Summarize Written Text
(1 to 2 questions)
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After reading a text, write a single, complete summary of the reading passage.
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Write more than 5 words but less than 75 words.
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You have 10 minutes to answer each question.
Write an Essay
(1 to 2 questions)
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20 minutes to answer
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Write a minimum of 200 words, but no more than 300 words.