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PTE Speaking and Writing Guide to Score 79+
Speaking and Writing This two are tested together and the time allocated is 77-93 minutes. The test taker is assessed on his/her…
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PTE Writing FAQs: Rules, Materials, Scoring Explained
Is it okay to use capital letters in writing? Don’t use capital letters because you will score zero. The PTE Academic tests…
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Speaking Test FAQs: Fix Mic Issues and Avoid Mistakes
What if there is a technical problem with my microphone? Before the test begins, there is time allocated to test the equipment functionality. If…
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PTE Reading FAQs: Scoring, Negative Marks and Tips
Is there negative marking in PTE reading The negative marking is only in multiple-choice- choose multiple answers. How is the test structured…
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PTE Listening FAQs: Scoring, Skills, and Question Types
The listening section assesses listening. However, the structure of the questions assess some sections of the communicative skills. Moreover, all the communicative skills are…
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Which English Test Fits You Best for Studying Abroad?
There are various tests for the English language recognised and accepted in various countries to test English proficiency. The PTE Academics, IELTS and the…
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Speaking and Writing Test Format and Scoring Guide
This two are tested together and the time allocated is 77-93 minutes. The test taker is assessed on his/her ability to speak and write…
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Reading Score Explained: What the Computer Rewards
Understanding how the score for this section is score will be very helpful to help the test taker to perform to the best of…
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How the Listening Section Is Scored in PTE Academic
Listening Listening is allocated 45-57 minutes. In this section, the question format includes multiple choice, summarize spoken text, fill in the blanks, highlight…
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Why am I scoring low in written discourse?
Enabling skills is divided into 6 categories and one of them is the written discourse. Written discourse assesses the test taker’s ability to write…
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Speaking and Writing Test Guide: Tasks and Key Tips
Speaking and Writing This two are tested together and the time allocated is 77-93 minutes. The test taker is assessed on his/her ability to…
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PTE Reading Strategies to Improve Accuracy and Speed
Reading The test questions in this section follow this format: fill in the blanks, multiple choice question, re-order and paragraphs. It is…
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