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PTE Academic
PTE Academic is a computer-based test designed to test your English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The test takes approximately three hours to complete. This includes an un-timed introduction to the test and one optional scheduled break of up to 10 minutes.
There are three timed parts:
Part 1:Â Speaking and Writing
Part 2:Â Reading
Part 3: Listening
Each part may contain a number of sections. Each section is individually timed.
Writing:Â A 60-minute test that requires you to complete two tasks:
Task 1:Â You are presented with a graph, table, chart, diagram, or letter and asked to describe, summarize or explain the information in your own words.
Task 2:Â You are given a point of view, argument, or problem, and you need to write an essay discussing the issue, providing arguments, and supporting your ideas with examples.
PTE Core (Pearson Test of English – Core)
PTE Core
PTE Core is a computer-based English language test designed to assess your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for real-life and immigration purposes, especially for Canada (IRCC). The test takes approximately 2 hours to complete and is conducted in a single sitting with no scheduled break.
The test is divided into three timed parts:
Part 1: Speaking & Writing, Part 2: Reading, and Part 3: Listening. Each part contains several task types, and every task is individually timed.
Speaking & Writing is a combined section where candidates complete multiple practical tasks. These include reading aloud, repeating sentences, describing images, responding to everyday situations, summarizing written text, and writing an email based on a given situation. The focus is on clear communication, correct grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and fluency rather than long essays.
| Part | Content | Time allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Intro | Introduction | Not timed |
| Part 1 | Speaking and Writing | 77-93 minutes |
| Part 2 | Reading | 32-41 minutes |
| Optional Scheduled Break | ||
| Part 3 | Listening | 45-57 minutes |
| Part and Section | Item Types | Number of Items |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Speaking | Read aloud | 6 |
| Repeat sentence | 10 | |
| Describe image | 6 | |
| Re-tell lecture | 3 | |
| Answer short question | 10 | |
| Part 1: Writing | Summarize written text | 2 |
| Write essay | 2 | |
| Part 2: Reading | Multiple-choice, choose single answer | 2 |
| Multiple-choice, choose multiple answers | 2 | |
| Re-order paragraphs | 2 | |
| Reading: Fill in the blanks | 4 | |
| Reading and writing: Fill in the blanks | 5 | |
| Part 3: Listening | Summarize spoken text | 2 |
| Multiple-choice, choose multiple answers | 2 | |
| Fill in the blanks | 2 | |
| Highlight correct summary | 2 | |
| Multiple-choice, choose single answer | 2 | |
| Select missing word | 2 | |
| Highlight incorrect words | 2 | |
| Write from dictation | 3 |