PTE Academic Guide
Comprehensive guides and strategies to help you prepare for the PTE Academic exam. From understanding the test format to mastering each question type.
Exam Overview
What Is PTE Academic? A Complete Guide for Test Takers
Learn everything about PTE Academic, the computer-based English proficiency test. Discover who accepts PTE scores, how the test works, scoring details, and how it compares to IELTS and TOEFL.
Exam OverviewPTE Academic Exam Format: Sections, Question Types, and Timing
A comprehensive breakdown of the PTE Academic exam format, covering all four sections, every question type, time allocations, and tips for navigating the computer-based test structure.
Exam OverviewUnderstanding PTE Scoring: How Your Score Is Calculated
A detailed guide to PTE Academic scoring, including the overall score scale, communicative skills scores, enabling skills scores, how the AI scoring algorithm works, and how to interpret your score report.
Speaking
PTE Read Aloud: Strategies for Maximum Score
Master the PTE Read Aloud task with proven strategies for pronunciation, fluency, and content. Learn scoring criteria, common mistakes, and practice techniques to maximize your Speaking and Reading scores.
SpeakingHow to Ace PTE Describe Image: Templates and Tips
Complete guide to PTE Describe Image, including templates for every image type, timing strategies, scoring criteria, and practice tips to help you achieve a high score on this important speaking task.
SpeakingPTE Repeat Sentence: Memory Techniques That Work
Master PTE Repeat Sentence with proven memory techniques including chunking, shadowing, and active listening strategies. Learn how to boost your speaking and listening scores.
Writing
PTE Write From Dictation: The Most Important Question Type
Learn why PTE Write From Dictation carries the most weight in your score and discover strategies, common mistakes, and practice techniques to maximize your WFD performance.
WritingPTE Write Essay: Structure, Templates, and Common Topics
Master the PTE Write Essay task with proven templates, structural strategies, and insights into common topics. Learn scoring criteria and time management for a high writing score.
Reading
PTE Reading Fill in the Blanks: Approach and Practice Tips
Master both types of PTE Fill in the Blanks — Reading FIB and Reading & Writing FIB — with targeted strategies for vocabulary, collocations, and contextual clues.
ReadingPTE Reorder Paragraphs: Step-by-Step Strategy
Learn a proven step-by-step strategy for PTE Reorder Paragraphs, including how to identify the topic sentence, find linking clues, and practice effectively.
Listening
PTE Summarize Spoken Text: Template and Scoring Guide
Master PTE Summarize Spoken Text with proven templates, scoring criteria breakdown, and expert listening strategies. Learn how to write high-scoring summaries every time.
ListeningPTE Listening Section: Complete Preparation Guide
Comprehensive guide to all PTE Listening question types with proven strategies, note-taking techniques, and common pitfalls to avoid. Boost your Listening score with expert tips.
Study Tips
30-Day PTE Study Plan: From Beginner to Test Ready
A structured 30-day PTE study plan with daily tasks, weekly goals, and strategic question type focus. Go from beginner to test-ready with this proven preparation timeline.
Study TipsHow to Score 65+ and 79+ in PTE Academic
Strategic guide to achieving PTE scores of 65+ and 79+ with targeted strategies for each score band. Learn which question types matter most and avoid common mistakes at each level.
Study TipsPTE Academic vs IELTS: Which Test Should You Take?
Comprehensive comparison of PTE Academic and IELTS covering format, scoring, acceptance, pros and cons. Find out which English proficiency test is right for your goals.