Easy Method to Master Repeated Describe Image Questions in PTE-A

Are you preparing to appear for the PTE-A test? Are you trying to figure out how to master the repeated Describe Image Questions? It might be overwhelming in the initial stage of preparation, but do not worry, we are here to guide you through the Describe Image so that you can be well-prepared for the PTE-A test. Read the blog to learn about the Easy Method to Master Repeated Describe Image Questions in PTE-A.

Name of the Exam	Pearson Test of English or PTE
Conducting Body	Pearson PLC Group
Official Website	www.pearsonpte.com
Types of Exam	PTE AcademicPTE Academic UKVI
Exam Mode	Online
Exam Fee	INR 14,700
Skills Assessed	English Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing

Understanding PTE Speaking and Writing skills

First of all, what are PTE Speaking and Writing skills? It is two of the four communication skills. The combined test of PTE Speaking and Writing is 54-67 minutes long and it contains seven different types of questions. It is the longest section of the PTE test. You will be tested on your speaking and writing skills, using English you use in an academic environment. Now comes the next important question, what is Describe Image in PTE Speaking and Writing skill test? 

In this section of the PTE-A Speaking Skill Test, an image will appear on your screen and your task is to describe the image in detail in your own words. The image displayed on the screen can be of anything, a graph, a map, a pie chart, etc. You will have a stipulated duration of 40 seconds to plan, frame, record your answer, and respond in the microphone.

A recording status box will be displayed on the screen and a countdown will be done until the microphone is activated automatically to record your response. You will have exactly 25 seconds to study the given image and prepare your response. After the completion of the 25 seconds, you will hear a short beep. Once you hear the beep, start speaking your response immediately into the microphone. But keep this in mind, no matter what, do not start speaking before the microphone is auto-activated otherwise your response will not be recorded and you will end up losing scores. 

The Describe Image skill is scored based on three parameters:

• Content
• Oral Fluency
• Pronunciation

Method to Master Describe Image

The Describe Image is most dreaded by the test-takers because of the short duration. You have to analyse the given image and prepare your response in the short duration of 25 seconds and respond with your understanding in your own words in 40 seconds. But with the right plan and execution, you can master the skill of describing an image.

Practice

Practise regularly to produce speech sounds in a similar way to most regular, if not native speakers of the language. Practise pronunciation of vowels and consonants in a native-like way and stress words and phrases correctly. Practise as if you are speaking to a native speaker of the language. Responses should be immediately understandable to a regular speaker of the language. However, the PTE test recognises regional and national varieties of English pronunciation to the degree that they are understandable to most regular speakers of the language.

Read the Image

As soon as the image appears on the screen, read the title of the image and evaluate the meaning. Study the data given in the image very carefully and ask yourself questions like, “What is the main idea being shown by the image? What are the details relating to the main ideas?”

Prepare Yourself

Make the utmost use of the erasable notebook booklet that you will receive at the beginning of the test, by jotting down the key ideas and keywords/phrases that are relevant and related to the content and the additional explanatory details. These notes that you make will be useful when you start to speak and record your response.

Try to keep your description of the given image as organised as possible. The better you organise your thoughts in your head, the better you will respond and the better you will score. This is because a well-organised answer is more likely to include relevant information, implications, a conclusion as well as additional details. The best-recorded responses deal with all parts of the given image, it contains logical and specific information and includes possible developments, conclusions or implications. Try to avoid disjointed ideas that will negatively affect your score.

Also Read: How is PTE Score Calculated?

Execute the Plan

Begin with a brief but informative introduction, move on to the content section and finish it off with a good conclusion. When recording your response, try to include the keywords/phrases. 

You should try to speak as clearly and coherently as possible. There is no need to rush. But try your best to finish recording your response before the progress bar on the screen reaches the end. Once it reaches the end, it won’t record any word spoken after 40 seconds. As soon as the recording is completed, after 40 seconds, the word “Recording” will automatically change to “Completed”’. And do not forget, you are only eligible to record your response once.

Record your response in a smooth, effortless and natural rate of speech. Keep your rhythm, phrasing, intonation and stress in check. Try to speak at a constant and natural rate of speed with appropriate sentence phrasing. Hesitations, repetitions, and fumbling will negatively affect your score. Keep in mind, partial credit scoring applies to line graphs. No credit is given for no or an irrelevant response.

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