PTE Coaching

Pearson Test of English (PTE) is now one of the widely taken English language tests across the globe. It is a computer-based examination taken by candidates all over the world as the test is used as an admission criterion by most of the universities abroad, especially in the native English-speaking countries

For some countries like Australia, it is also used for immigration. Just like IELTS and TOEFL, this test too focuses on the day-to-day usage of the language to prepare and evaluate students to live and study in the said countries. There are two formats of the PTE: the PTE Academic Test and the PTE General Test. Lots of candidates take the PTE test for the Australian Migration process, too.

• The reason for PTE’s rampant popularity and what differentiates it from other English language proficiency tests, is the scoring methodology and the results.

• PTE declares the results much quicker than other two standard testing test, namely IELTS and TOEFL. As the grading done for the PTE tests is computerized, the results are much more correct and quicker. This gives PTE an edge over and hence it became a favorite among the students who are in a hurry.

• Another benefit of PTE is that the computer-based test focuses more on everyday English usage rather than high-level, difficult language ability.

• It is also known to have a multi-level grading system, which provides a more accurate assessment of students’ understanding of the English Language.

PTE Eligibility :

• There are no specific academic criteria for the PTE Academic test or PTE general test.

• The candidate must be at least 16 years of age and if the candidate is between 16 and 17 years of age, there is a requirement for a letter from a parent or a guardian.

PTE Exam Prepration & Tutorials

Registration:

To register for PTE, one must create an account with Pearson and book for the exam. One must submit their personal information, contact information, additional information, and then in the final step, then create the account. To schedule an exam, one has to then log in the said account on the Pearson website, and then book the date and test centers.

PTE Exam Pattern for PTE Academic test and General test:

As mentioned before, for the PTE preparation, the three modules mentioned below needs to be prepared:

• Speaking and Writing

• Reading

• Listening

The time allotted to these sections is 77-93 minutes for PTE Speaking and Writing, 32-40 minutes for reading, and 45-57 minutes for Listening. The total duration of a PTE exam is around 3 hours, which makes it one of the shorter language exams around.

PTE Preparation for PTE Academic test and General test:

For PTE exam preparation, one has to understand the PTE syllabus and exam pattern as there is no fixed syllabus given The PTE preparation has to be done for all the modules of the language i.e. PTE Listening, PTE Reading, PTE Writing, and PTE Speaking. Acquaintance with daily use of the language is a must, as there is no specific PTE tutorial that has been given. However, be assured that we at VISAA CONNECTION provides best PTE Tutorials and guidance as needed for the PTE exam preparation.

PTE Scores:

PTE scores are declared within 5 business days of the test, which is the USP of the examination as we mentioned above. The scores for PTE are declared the quickest of all the English language tests taken worldwide. The scores of PTE have a range of 10 to 90 for all four modules.

PTE Exam Pattern

The PTE exam 2023 format is made up of three main sections. They include Speaking & Writing, Reading, and listening sections. Each section is scored separately, and you get an overall PTE exam score, too.

PTE Syllabus:

The course outline of PTE consists of the following aspects of the language. The syllabus of Speaking and Writing consists of a personal Introduction, essay, summarize written text, answer the short question, and much more. There will be a dedicated time duration for the Essay writing, which is 20 minutes.

The overall timings of the section are 77 to 93 minutes, while for speaking, the pattern pretty much remains the same and it will be an assessment of the English-speaking abilities of the candidate. One will be asked to provide their introduction, read aloud from the academic texts, and so on.

The PTE reading section will consist of Fill in the blanks, re-order paragraphs, and additional questions in the form of multiple-choice questions. The reading section for the PTE is for around 32 to 41 minutes. The section is an assessment of a candidate’s ability to read and understand the written text. There are five sections in the reading section, which overall adds up to the 32–41-minute duration of the section.

The PTE listening section has questions like Writing from dictation, underlining inaccurate words, Filling the blanks, and choosing the missing word. There are a number of other types of questions.

PTE Preparation with VISAA Connections

The best PTE online coaching provider in the business.

At VISAA CONNECTIONS, we provide the best crafted study material on the subject and provide the classroom recordings for later reference. Our module for PTE academic test and general test is tailored to fit the requisites of the program, we provide 12 dedicated classes with one mock test as a drill practice to give students close to the genuine experience of taking the PTE exam.

Our Tips for Different Sections are given below:

PTE Tutorials plays a contributory role in cracking any exam successfully. When giving full attention and concentration while PTE exam preparation each section can be mastered, as the test checks your regular communication skills in the English language.

PTE exam preparation tips for Speaking Section:

• Speak calmly but clearly with a good volume, do not rush.

• Make small, coherent sentences. 

• Do not repeat yourself and avoid fumbling.

PTE exam preparation tips for Writing Section:

• Write words within the acceptable limit. Your answer for summarizing written text should be one sentence between 5-75 words and the essay should be more than 200 but less than 300 word Manage your time.

• You have just 20 minutes for writing an essay and 10 minutes to summarize the written text.

PTE exam preparation tips for Listening Section

Be smart while using the erasable note board booklet. Use it only when you know you have enough time to transfer your answers onto the screen or just type notes directly onto the screen.
Do not spend too much time on particular tasks by neglecting others. The Listening section has the most task types, so manage the time properly