The Pearson Test of English, i.e., PTE, is a computer-based English language test aimed to check
the English proficiency of those who wish to immigrate or study in an English-speaking country. The
test generally takes 3 hours in which the test-taker's writing, speaking, listening, and reading skills are
examined. The entire test is conducted on a computer, including the speaking module, in which the
test takers' voices are recorded to gauge their speaking skills. And then, the recorded voices are
forwarded for marking. The advantage of this test is that the test-takers get their result within 5
business days.
Countries like Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the USA, and Canada demand English
proficiency test results from international students from non-English speaking nations. To get selected
in a desired University or College, students need to acquire the required scores on the PTE test. This
is done to ensure that only applicants with strong English skills get admission.
Like IELTS, PTE (Pearson Test of English) consists of two versions:
 PTE Academic
 PTE General
WHAT IS THE TEST STRUCTURE?
The examination consists of four sections that are further distributed into 3 parts. The sections in PTE
examination are Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening. Three skills (Speaking, Writing and
Reading) are evaluated through computer system, while in the listening test, the voice of the
applicants is duly recorded in a way to make the examination, error-free.

Speaking & Writing:
The duration of this part of exam is 77-93 minutes. In Part one, a candidate is tested mainly on
Speaking and Writing skills. Under this, the first section contains Personal introduction. The students
are given an opportunity to give information about themselves. This part of question is not scored. It is
just done to provide information to the selected institutions. Part two, contains a number of question
types where a student first gets to listen to an audio and then respond into the microphone. The
format of question in this section are reading aloud the sentences, repeating of sentences, describing
the image, re-telling the lecture, answering short question, summarizing written test and writing an
essay.
Listening:
The duration of this part of exam is 45-57 minutes. A student has to attempt questions like summarize
spoken text, multiple choice-choose multiple answers, fill in the blanks, highlight correct summary,
multiple choice-choose single answer, select missing word, highlight incorrect words, write from
dictation under this section. –
Reading:
The duration of this part of exam is 32-41 minutes. It comprises of questions like multiple choices-
choose single answer, multiple choices-choose multiple answers, Re-order paragraphs, fill in the
blanks, Reading and writing-fill in the blanks
What is the Score System in PTE?
As compared to IELTS, the score in PTE is given as under:
IELTS PTE
4.5 Band 30- 40 Marks
5.0 Band 35- 43 Marks
5.5 Band 44- 50 Marks
6.0 Band 51- 57 Marks
6.5 Band 58- 65 Marks
7.0 Band 66- 72 Marks
7.5 Band 73- 79 Marks
8.0 Band 80- 83 Marks
8.5 Band 84- 86 Marks
9.0 Band 86- 90 Marks

What are the important tips for the PTE exam?
Do’s
 Use correct punctuation for writing tasks: full stops, capital letters, commas etc.
 Answer the question. If the question asks you to write or speak about sport, write or speak on
the same topic and do not deviate from it.
 Write strictly within the word limit given for writing tasks.
 Respond quickly and keep speaking during speaking tasks. The microphone will close after
three seconds of silence and stop recording.
Don’t

 Write entirely in capital letters. Only use capitals when needed: at the beginning of
sentences, names etc.
 Click next before you have completed the task and ready to move on.