PTE Pattern & Syllabus
The PTE test is comprised of the following sections and time allotments:
- Speaking and Writing Sections (77-93 minutes)
- Reading Section (32-40 minutes)
- Listening Section (45-57 minutes)
PTE Speaking and PTE Writing (77 - 93 minutes)
The PTE Speaking and Writing section (77-93 minutes) includes the following tasks:
- Personal Introduction
- Reading out loud
- Repeating Sentences
- Describing images
- Re-telling lectures
- Answering brief questions
- Summarizing given texts
- Essay writing
PTE Reading (32 - 40 minutes)
The PTE Reading section (32 - 40 minutes) includes the following tasks:
- Fill in the blanks
- Multiple choice question and answers (choosing a single answer and multiple answers)
- Rearranging the jumbled sentences
PTE Listening (45 - 57 minutes)
The PTE Listening (45 - 57 minutes) includes the following tasks:
- The listening section consists of the following:
- Summarizing the audio content
- Multiple choice questions and answers (single answer and multiple answers)
- Fill in the blanks
- Highlighting the correct summary
- Choosing the missing word
- Highlighting the incorrect word
- Writing from dictation
To undertake a test, these are your steps
- Comprehension of a prompt - Depending on how long it is, given time should be used to read over and thoroughly understand what is being asked.
- Preparation for questions - Allocate a span of 10-15 seconds prior to each part of the questioning in order to prepare an adequate response.
- Delivering answers - Recordings will be made as you record responses through writing, talking, or choosing the correct options.
