How hard is it to get a 79 across all sections in PTE Academic?

“Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right.”
-Henry Ford

People often underestimate the power of believing in themselves and confidence. Believing in yourself and having confidence pushes a person to work hard even when they are faced with difficulty. To answer the question it is not hard to score 79 or more in PTE Academics and here is how you can achieve your desired score.

Preparation

Before taking the PTE Academics you need to be thoroughly prepared. The amount of work required will be determined by your knowledge of the English Language. Obviously, if you don’t have knowledge of the English language prior to the PTE Academics you need to dedicate more time to prepare.

Getting the right resources

To better prepare, you need the right resources to support your chance of scoring high in PTE Academics. There are various resources one can use to prepare such as listening to podcasts, reading various written media and etc. However there are professionals such as PTENOTE dedicated to providing the student with all the information required to succeed in the test.

What is the difference between PTE academic and PTE general?

PTE General also known as Pearson Test of English General consists of a written paper and interview. It consists of 6 levels (A1, 1,2,3,4 & 5). Both these tests assess the learner’s proficiency in the English Language. They are both computer-based tests however, the interview section in PTE general is an oral examination with an examiner. This mean PTE General has human interaction at one stage during the test while PTE Academic is free from any human interaction. PTE General is not endorsed by various countries such as Australia for visa application and some esteemed Universities such as Harvard and Yale. PTE Academic is accepted by various countries, esteemed universities and government.

How can I improve my ‘Enabling skills’ score in ‘PTE Academic’?

Enabling Skills is divided into 6 sections namely grammar, oral fluency, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary and written discourse.

Ø  Grammar

To score high in this section, the student needs to be cautious of grammatical errors in everyday use of the English language. This will help as part of the preparations for the PTE Academics. Whether you are posting on social media or writing an email being cautious of grammar will help with preparing for the examination.

Ø  Oral fluency

This section tests the learner’s ability to speak fluently. To score high on this test, the learner is advised to practise using podcasts conveyed in different accents. Mimicking the speaker over and over again will give the learner the confidence to speak fluently. However, fluency doesn’t mean speaking fast; it simply means speaking in a manner that flows. Avoid these mistakes: speaking fast, speaking directly into the microphone and profane language.

Ø  Pronunciation

With pronunciation podcast and other reading, materials are recommended for preparations. 

Ø  Spelling

To prepare for this section, the learner is advised to practice writing and typing essays without enabling spelling checker. Moreover writing essays manually with pen and paper can give the learner confidence to be cautious of spelling mistakes.

Ø  Vocabulary

This section assesses the correct choice of words to describe meaning. The student is advised to read as many written media as he/she can. Reading increases one’s vocabulary and knowledge of the English Language.

Ø  Written discourse

This section assesses proper written communication. This includes sentence structure, punctuation, correct use of words and so on. The student is advised to avoid long sentence to reduce mistakes, structure essays to have introductions, body and conclusion. This will provide better presentation and coherence.

I have a problem in remembering and repeating the sentence in the Repeat Sentence section of PTE Academic test. How can I improve?

Preparation and practising with different English language media is an important key here. In most cases, short term memory goes hand in hand with a lack of concentration and lack of good listening skills. Therefore it is important to improve on all three factors. Practice by doing one task and devoting all your time to it without distraction or doing something else. This will increase alertness and concentration on the task at hand. During the exam, it is important to take note of keywords or words that will make it easier to remember what was said and write them down.   

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Does PTE Academic has a human factor to evaluate your performance or is it all automated?

No. PTE Academics are free from human interaction whatsoever. It is a computer-based and computer-automated test.

What are some good tips on “Describe Diagram” on PTE Academic?

The image can either be a graph or a pie chart. You have 25 seconds to prepare your answer and actually 40 seconds to respond. The student is advised to provide a brief introduction of the picture. Graphs and pie chart have values, therefore, the student may describe the lowest, middle and highest value lastly the conclusion.

In PTE Academic, after speaking, should I click next or wait for the recording status to complete automatically?

The safest bet is to click next to avoid any mishap that might temper with your answers such as noise at the end of the exam. However, you don’t lose score since the recording cuts after 3 seconds of pausing or if the time has elapsed.

How can I improve my score in PTE Academic reading communicative skill in a week?

Practice and more practice is recommended. The assessment for this section includes multiple choice question, fill in the missing words, re-order paragraphs and etc. Practising the mock tests and using other reading material will help for the preparation of the test.

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On PTENOTE website is the information that guides the students about any inquiry he/she might have.