PTE

PTE Coaching Overview

Pearson’s Test of English (PTE) is an English language competence test similar to TOEFL. The PTE, like other examinations, is used to assess a non-native speaker’s English communication skills and can assist colleges to determine if a student can grasp course material if it is taught fully in English.

The PTE is also used by nations as a criterion for English proficiency as part of their immigration programs. Hence many professionals and students seek PTE Coaching from experts to gain admission to top universities or elibility for immigration.

Features of PTE

• People from non-native English-speaking countries typically take the PTE Exam to study or immigrate to English-speaking countries.

• The PTE exam scores are recognized by many colleges throughout the world as a criterion for admission.

• Many top-ranked colleges, such as Harvard, Yale, and INSEAD, use PTE scores as part of their admissions criteria.

• To take the PTE, candidates must be at least 16 years old.

• Candidates under the age of 18 must provide proof of parental consent.

Types of PTE

The PTE is available in two versions: PTE Academic and PTE General

• The PTE Academic is created specifically for individuals who want to study in an English-medium undergrad or post-grad program abroad.

• PTE General is to assess an immigrant’s capacity to communicate effectively in English and adapt to an English-speaking community.

PTE

• PTE Test Duration – 2 hours 15 minutes.

• PTE Test Dates – Conducts usually in February, May, June, November, and December.

• PTE Sections – 3 – Speaking & Writing, Reading, Listening.

• PTE Maximum Score – 90 points.

• Minimum PTE Score Required – No minimum score. Min 50-63 is qualifying for abroad opportunities.

PTE modules

Speaking & Writing

• This module tests your ability to speak and write in English for academic purposes. You will be given various tasks, such as personal introduction, read aloud, repeat sentence, describe image, re-tell lecture, answer short question, summarize written text, and essay. The test lasts for 54-67 minutes and consists of seven types of questions.

Listening

• This module tests your ability to understand spoken English in different contexts and accents. You will listen to various recordings and answer questions based on them. The recordings are played only once and last for 30-43 minutes. The questions are of various types, such as summarize spoken text, multiple choice questions, fill the blanks, highlight the correct summary, select missing word, highlight incorrect words, and write from dictation.

Reading

• This module tests your ability to read and comprehend different types of texts in English. You will be given various texts and questions based on them. The test lasts for 29-30 minutes and consists of five types of questions: reading and writing: fill in the blanks, multiple choice questions (multiple answers), re-order paragraph, reading: fill in the blanks, and multiple choice questions (single answer).