Learning About the PTE Preparation Path

PTE Preparation Path

Do you want to boost your training in the PTE review center? Complete this PTE preparation path to give you the best chance of performing well on the Pearson Test of English.

1. Learning about the test formats
   The Pearson Test of English has three main parts: speaking and writing (together), listening and reading components. During the three-hour test, exam takers will encounter twenty different question formats, ranging from multiple-choice to essay writing and interpreting information. Here are the three parts of the Pearson Test of English:
   
   
   • Part 1: Speaking and Writing (77–93 minutes)
     In this first part, you will be tested on your speaking and writing skills. The speaking section evaluates your ability to produce spoken English in an academic environment. In the writing section, you must write responses in academic English using the correct grammar and spelling.
   • Part 2: Reading (32–41 minutes)
     This single timed section features 15–20 independent and integrated skill items. The purpose of this PTE component is to measure your ability to read, write, and listen to the information provided in the English language.
   • Part 3: Listening (45–57 minutes)
     The third part consists of various question items that are based on audio or video clips. During the listening test, you will only hear each recording once so you have to listen carefully. Moreover, you can also take notes while listening to each audio or video clip.


2. Preparation resources
   To boost your PTE training even more, you must have the following preparation resources:
   
   
   • Offline practice test – Download the PDF, audio files, sample responses and prompts to really understand what the test is like.
   • Official course books – You can also use a range of official course books Choose from the Official Guide to PTE Academic or Practice Tests Plus.
   • Preparation courses – The best way to enhance your preparation is to enroll in a PTE review center. For instance, JRooz PTE review centers provide quality review programs that are centered on improving the language skills of exam takers.


3. Practice tests
   For a comprehensive PTE preparation, you can also try online scored practice test. In this practice test, you will sit on a full three-hour computer-based mock test and answer question items similar to the Pearson Test of English. Doing this will:
   
   
   • …familiarize yourself with the PTE test format;
   • …improve your time management skills; and
   • …let you find out your sub-skills scores for speaking, listening, writing and reading.


4. On the test day
   When you arrive at the Pearson test center, administrators will guide you through the process to make sure you understand and are comfortable with the rules and procedure of the test. Here are the three procedures that you need to accomplish before taking the examination:
   
   
   1. Show your ID and sign in digitally.
   2. Get your digital photograph taken.
   3. Scan your palm digitally.

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References:

• "English Test Format." PTE Academic. Accessed April 24, 2018. https://pearsonpte.com/the-test/format/.
• "English Test Preparation." PTE Academic. Accessed April 24, 2018. https://pearsonpte.com/preparation/.
• "Practice Tests." PTE Academic. Accessed April 24, 2018. https://pearsonpte.com/preparation/practice-tests/.
• "Preparation Resources." PTE Academic. Accessed April 24, 2018. https://pearsonpte.com/preparation/resources/.
• "Test Day Preparation." PTE Academic. Accessed April 24, 2018. https://pearsonpte.com/preparation/on-test-day/.