Prepare for PTE With These 7 Changes to Avoid Test-Day Stress and Anxiety

The Pearson Test of English (PTE) Exam is an English proficiency test required for studying in and migrating to New Zealand, Australia, and the UK. PTE Academic test is conducted to

evaluate your spoken and written skills in the English language. This two-hour computer-based English test requires accuracy and precision for a better score on the exam day.

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

What is PTE Test?

The PTE test is a computer-test-based English language proficiency exam which accesses a student’s ability to use the English language in an academic setting. This exam is usually taken by non-native English speakers who want to go abroad to study or work.

This exam is recognized by universities, colleges and even government agencies, which include UK, Australia, Canada and the USA.

Structure of the PTE Academic Exam.

PTE Academic Exam is a test of the speaking and writing ability of students aspiring to study abroad. It also assesses the listening and reading skills of students. To evaluate these skills, the PTE Exam question paper is divided into three sections: 

1. Speaking and writing
2. Reading
3. Listening 

Also Read: 7 Entrance Exams for Indian Students Who Want to Study Abroad

Study changes needed for PTE :

While preparing for this exam, it is important to be efficient and consistent. Additionally, it is also required that you are an early boomer and start the preparation as soon as possible. Adopt the following changes and avoid stress and anxiety on test day. 

1. Make a list of skills tested in the PTE Exam.

Do not fall into the trap of becoming an expert in the subject, just focus on English Speaking and Writing, Reading and Listening. There are 20 types of questions, which include Re-tell Lectures, Re-order Paragraphs, and Summarize Written Text, which requires all your attention during PTE study. Make a list of all types of questions and identify the skill in each type of test and resources you can use to improve these skills. Consistency and accuracy should be your only aim while preparing for the PTE Exam. 

2. Always use quality resources.

Always focus on using quality videos to improve your listening and speaking skills. You can watch videos on websites like BBC News or TED Talks as they have videos with a varied range of topics and accents. This will also help you improve your vocabulary and pronunciation. Additionally, start conversing in English to become fluent in the language or you can also practice on Hellotalk or Italki or any such language exchange apps and websites. 

3. Don’t restrict yourself: Read, Write and Speak on multiple topics.

As the PTE Exam covers a wide range of topics, you need to be well-versed in the language and have an ocean of words. To expand your horizons, understand the versatility of this proficiency test and read about multiple topics. Watch and learn from newsreaders, podcasts, plays, and documentaries, and read newspapers, short stories, blogs, academic papers, and magazines to arm yourself with a large vocabulary and not get stuck during answer writing on exam day.

4. Write structured answers while practising.

During the course of preparation for PTE, ensure that you write your answers in a structured manner. Using a structure will help you think on your feet, and use related vocabulary, and appropriate language in the PTE Exam. Do not follow a fixed template for each answer or topic while you write or speak on the said topic. Identify the important information from given videos, images, and paragraphs and include them in your answers while preparing. After identifying pertinent information, write a proper description and end your answer/s with a proper conclusion.              

5. Build a vast vocabulary.

As PTE questions cover an array of topics, it is essential that you have an exceptional vocabulary. Do not rely on a set of words for different topics. You need to build a diverse word bank for yourself so that you can be articulate and express yourself effectively. You should be able to use varied words depending on the questions. Try to use topic-related vocabulary while practising Scored Practice Tests and PTE Question Banks.

6. Focus on pronunciation

Spoken English is a quintessential part of PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI, so understanding pronunciation in different accents and using the correct pronunciation are very important for the test. While conversing or using language exchange apps and websites, try to use the accurate pronunciation of each word and clear your speech during the preparation process. 

7. Practice Scored Practice Tests and PTE Question Bank with a time target

Watching videos and reading won’t be of major help in the PTE Exam unless you practice questions from Scored Practice Tests and PTE Question Banks. You cannot score well on this test if you skip this step. Both these sources help you understand the exam format and question types. Constant practice helps build pace, which will enable you to manage your time during exam day. 

FAQs

Start early, use your resources efficiently, understand question types, practice as many questions as you can, and maintain an error log to score well on this English proficiency test.  If you are facing any difficulty in PTE Academic Exam preparation, then reach out to Leverage Edu on 1800572000 and schedule a free session today.