PTE Preparation at Home

Pearson Test of English which is also known as the PTE examination is an English Language exam for candidates who are applying for universities or countries outside India that use English as the primary source of teaching. Candidates who are applying for this exam will be happy to know that the conducting body of the PTE exam, Pearson PLC also allows taking the exam at home through its initiative called PTE at home.

In this article, the candidates will get complete information about the PTE exam including the syllabus, our tips on PTE preparation at home, the duration of the exam, the mode of examination, etc.

Features	Details
Exam Name	Pearson Test of English Academic
Conducting Body	Pearson PLC Group
Language	English
Mode of Application	Online
Exam Mode	Online
Duration of Exam	2 hours
Website	https://www.pearsonpte.com

Preparation Tips for Reading, Listening Speaking and Writing 

In order to prepare properly for the PTE exam candidates need to prepare according to the syllabus. The preparation tips are mentioned below:

For Speaking

• Make sure that the pronunciation of words is clear and avoid hesitation
• Do not spend too much time correcting your speech or rhetoric mistakes.
• Try to speak aloud at home with different kinds of exercises
• Do not hurry while doing speaking exercises.

For Listening

• Candidates must practice listening sections from audio exercises
• Take notes on every important topic to ensure clarity while answering.
• Maintain a calm posture while listening to the audio exercises.

For Writing

• Practice writing essays on various topics in a limited amount of time.
• Always try to write essays in a prescribed format or word limit.
• Avoid using repetitive words or sentences and use crystal clear vocabulary

For Reading

• Manage your time properly while doing reading exercises as the number of questions on this is greater than the other sections.
• You must read and re-read each question carefully before attempting any answer
• Practice as many sample papers and questions paper as possible.

PTE Preparation at Home Tips

If you are worried about how to prepare for the PTE exam at home then we have you covered. Read on for our tips for PTE preparation at home:

• Create a timetable for the exam
• Decide a dedicated time and place for studying
• Get acquainted with the exam format
• Be well-versed with the exam and its rules and regulations
• Try to remove silly mistakes from your preparation
• Work on your spelling mistakes to avoid unnecessary loss of marks. This can be done by being ultra-careful while writing and inculcating the habit of proofreading.
• Work on your pronunciation at home and keep practising. 
• Prepare a strategy according to your goals and objectives. 
• Practice sample papers and previous years’ question papers
• Use study material recommended by the conducting body. 
• Do not leave doubts for the last moment and clear them as and when they arise. 
• Take the help of books, online resources etc.
• Create notes while you are preparing
• Make sure to revise whatever you have learnt.

Books for PTE Preparation at Home

The importance of quality study material cannot be emphasised enough. Accordingly, for the aid of candidates preparing for the PTE exam, here is a list of recommended books:  

• PTE Academic Official Vocabulary 2020-2021
• Expert PTE Academic Coursebook B1 & B2
• The Official Guide to PTE Academic
• A Masterpiece Of Essays 3
• Wiley’s PTE Advantage for Academic Module
• VOLUME 2 of  Practice Test Plus of Pearson Test OF English Academic– VOLUME 2
• Pearson Test of English Academic Practice Tests Plus And CD-ROM Without Key Pack
•  Volume 1 of PTE Academic Practice Tests Plus 

PTE Exam Syllabus 2023

PTE Exam syllabus is divided into 3 parts which are: Speaking and Writing, Reading and Listening. The entire syllabus for PTE Exam 2023 is mentioned below:

Subjects	Topics
Listening	Multiple-choice, choose multiple answers Highlight correct summary Fill in the blanks Highlight incorrect words Write from dictation Select missing word
Speaking and Writing	Read aloud Describe image Personal introduction Answer Short Questions Essay writing Summarize written text
Reading	Multiple choice, choose multiple answers Fill in the blanks Multiple choice, choose a single answer Re-order Paragraphs Reading and Writing: Fill in the blanks

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PTE Exam Pattern 2023

The PTE exam pattern 2023 is mentioned below:

Sections	Time Allotted
Speaking and Writing	54-67 minutes
Reading	29-30 minutes
Listening	30-43 minutes

Note: The authorities will eliminate 10 minutes break from the duration of exam.

PTE Reading Pattern

The pattern for the reading section is mentioned in the below table:

Pattern	Time Duration	Number of questions
Multiple Choice, Choose Single Answer	Read 300 words of text	1 to 2
Re-Order Paragraphs	Read 150 words of text	2 to 3
Reading and Writing: Fill in the Blanks	Reading and Writing: Fill in the Blanks	5 to 6
Multiple Choice, Choose Multiple Answers	Read 300 words of text	1 to 2
Reading: Fill in the Blanks	Read 80 words of text	4 to 5

PTE Speaking and Writing Pattern

The pattern for the speaking and writing section is mentioned in the below table:

Pattern	Time Duration	Number of questions
Personal Introduction	Total 55 seconds: 25 seconds for prompt, 30 seconds to record	1
Repeat Sentence	Total 15 seconds: 3-9 seconds for prompt, 15 seconds to record	10 to 12
Re-Tell Lecture	Total 90 seconds for prompt length, 10 seconds to prepare, and 40 seconds to answer	1 to 2
Read Aloud	Total 30-40 seconds to prepare for reading out the text of 60 words	6 to 7
Describe Image	Total 25 seconds are granted to study the image as well as prepare your response on the same	3 to 4
Essay	Total 20 minutes to answer to text prompt of 2-3 sentences	1 to 2
Answer Short Question	Total 20 seconds: 3-9 seconds for prompt, 10 seconds to answer	5 to 6
Summarize Written Text	Total 10 minutes to answer to text prompt of 300 words	1 to 2

PTE Listening Pattern

The pattern for the listening section is mentioned in the below table:

Pattern	Time Duration	Number of questions
Summarize Spoken Text	60-90 seconds to retain 50-70 words, 10 minutes to write	1 to 2
Fill in the Blanks	30-60 seconds	2 to 3
Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer	40-90 seconds for prompt	1 to 2
Highlight Correct Summary	30-90 seconds	1 to 2
Select Missing Word	20-70 seconds	1 to 2
Write From Dictation	3-5 seconds	3 to 4
Multiple Choice, Single Answer	30-60 seconds	1 to 2

Note: The number of questions will be reduced from 52-64 to 70-82

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