PTE Listening: 7 Tips For Acing Highlight Incorrect Words Easily

Pearson Test of English or PTE is an English Language test for students planning to apply to universities or countries that use the English Language as the primary source of communication. PTE Exam tests the candidates on 4 skills, namely, Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

More and more universities today are accepting PTE scores for international students. This widespread acceptance of PTE has further contributed to its popularity.  PTE is now accepted by more than 3000 institutions worldwide as well as countries such as the UK and Australia for visa purposes.

Conducting body	Pearson PLC Group
Exam Type	English Proficiency Exam
Mode of Examination	Online Computer Based
Sections	Reading, Speaking, Writing, Listening
Duration Of the Exam	Two Hours
Fees of exam	INR 15,900
Official website	www.pearsonpte.com

PTE Listening Section

The PTE listening section is designed to assess an individual’s ability to understand spoken English in a variety of contexts. Candidates will be given audio or video clips during this section. This section of the exam is 30-43 minutes long and contains eight different question types. 

PTE Listening Syllabus

As stated above, this section of the exam is 30-43 minutes long and contains eight different question types. These question types as well as the time duration for each type is discussed below:

Segments	Length of Prompt
Summarize Spoken Text	60-90 Seconds
Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers	40-90 Seconds
Fill in the Blanks	30-60 Seconds
Highlight Correct Summary	30-90 Seconds
Multiple Choice, Single Answer	30-90 Seconds
Select Missing Word	20-70 Seconds
Highlight Incorrect Words	15-50 Seconds
Write from Dictation	3-5 Seconds

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7 Tips for Acing Highlight Incorrect Words Easily

One of the tasks within the listening section of the PTE exam is Highlight Incorrect Words during which candidates will see a transcript of a recording appear on the screen. While listening to the recording, candidates will need to identify the words in the transcript which are different from the recording. 

While this task may appear to be daunting, candidates need not worry. It is possible to score high in this section with a little bit of planning, preparation and correct execution. Here are some of our tips to ace this section of the exam:

Listen to English as much as possible

The more you listen to English, the more familiar you will become with the sounds and rhythms of the language. This will make it easier for you to identify incorrect words when you hear them. Listen to English news broadcasts, podcasts, and music, and try to understand the meaning of what you are hearing.

Take Notes

As you listen to the recording, take notes of the keywords and phrases you hear. This will help you to focus on the important information and will also help you to identify any incorrect words more easily.

Use the Process of Elimination

If you are unsure of the correct word, use the process of elimination to eliminate the options you know are incorrect. This will increase your chances of selecting the correct word.

Pay Attention to Context

The context of the recording can provide clues about the correct word. For example, if the recording is about a specific topic, you can use your knowledge of that topic to help you identify the correct word.

Practice with Sample Recordings

Make use of sample recordings and practice questions available online, this will help you to familiarize yourself with the format of the task and to improve your listening skills.

Keep a Calm and Relaxed Mind While Listening

Many times, candidates panic while listening to the recording and try to answer too quickly. Candidates should relax while listening and keep away from stress. 

Focus on Time Management

Since the listening section is time-bound, candidates should be mindful of the time limit and try to finish the task within the designated time while keeping some time aside to cross-check and verify their answers. 

FAQs

The PTE Listening section is an assessment of an individual’s ability to understand spoken English in a variety of contexts and the Highlight Incorrect Words task is an important part of it. We are hopeful that by following the tips discussed in the blog, candidates can improve their scores significantly.

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