Things That Obstruct You From Achieving Good Scores in PTE Exam

Pearson VUE has been conducting the Pearson Test of English Academic 2023, a well-known English language competence examination. PTE Academic is recognised by many universities, institutions, and even certain countries for immigration purposes. The PTE Academic test does not examine extensive knowledge of English, it rather assesses the candidate’s ability to comprehend English. In this blog, we will know the things that obstruct you from achieving good scores in the PTE exam.

Exam name	Pearson Test of English Academic
Short name	PTE
Conducting Body	Pearson
Level of exam	University Level Exam
Languages	English
Application mode	Online
Exam mode	Online
Duration of exams	3 Hours

Barriers to Getting a High Score in PTE 2023

Besides exceptional preparation, sometimes candidates lose scores in the PTE exam. This might be because of some reasons that seem too meek to be paid attention to. Here are some of the things that obstruct you from achieving a good score in the PTE exam:

Procrastination 

The compulsive desire to put things off until tomorrow, the day after that, and so on, is known as procrastination. Be careful because developing this habit could delay your PTE exam preparation. You might just have decided to take a break of 5 days but you won’t even realise how fast your short break can turn into months and you will just have only 1 week left to complete your whole syllabus! 

Studying From Different Sources 

Studying from multiple sources can result in confusion. Don’t distract yourself from multiple sources focus on limited sources which you find relevant and easy to understand. Don’t just start relying on random sites for study materials. You will find multiple blogs with the headline “Important topics for 99 percentile”, but be smart enough to identify if that’s a good source to rely on. 

Relying on Illegal Practices 

Students who lack effort and confidence usually tend to opt for illegal practices to clear the exams. They depend on cheats and assistance from friends during exam time to score well, but if caught it can result in harmful consequences. 

Beware of the Negative Marking

Generally, there is no negative marking in the PTE exam. But there are two sections in the PTE Listening and PTE Listening & Reading tasks. Questions under the Multiple Choice, Choose Multiple Answers in the Listening and Reading section and Highlight Incorrect Words related questions from the Listening section have negative marking. Students are sometimes unaware of this and lose marks by selecting the wrong answers.

Being Over-Confident 

The majority of candidates hold false beliefs regarding the PTE exam’s level of difficulty. Given that you were in an English medium school, you probably believe you will clear the exam easily. Even if you performed well on prior English exams, it does not ensure a good score on the PTE exam. You need to take proper preparation for the exam. It is not only a test of the English language but a test of your Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing skills.

Not Setting Goals 

Setting goals for your studies will aid in time management, planning, and focus. You will be more likely to stay motivated and succeed in your studies if you make goals and follow them. Setting realistic goals will also help you to cover your syllabus in an effective manner. 

Not Taking Self-Assessment 

Self-assessment is very important as it helps to determine a student’s areas of strength and weakness. If the student does not assess themselves during their practice, they will not be able to identify the gaps. Self-assessment is also necessary as it helps in keeping track of the performance. 

Not Preparing for the Introduction

The PTE speaking exam starts with an introduction. It is not marked, it will be sent to the institutions you apply to but you have to make a good impression. So write down the points that you will be covering, and record yourself to see if that is sounding professional and good. 

Avoiding Note Making

Making notes is essential for various tasks like writing an essay for a writing test, describing an image, summarizing a lecture, etc. The notes should be short, easy to understand, and must contain only important information. It helps you remember the important pointers for the exam and by not doing so, you may forget some really important information to include.

Checkout: PTE Registration Process 2023

PTE Exam Eligibility 

The organising authority has not specified any formal educational qualification or eligibility criteria. However, the eligibility is specified in terms of the candidate’s age restriction, which is as follows.

• The applicant must be at least 16 years old.
• If the candidate is under the age of 18, he or she must provide documentation of parental consent in order to appear for the examination.

Application Process for PTE Exam

Candidates can access The PTE 2023 application form on the official website. To apply for the PTE Academic 2023 exam, candidates must register for a Pearson VUE account on the official website of Pearson Academics.

To complete the application process successfully candidates need to register first, fill out the application form, and then pay the application fees to appear for the exam. We have given step-by-step instructions to fill out the application form for the convenience of candidates.

• Visit the PTE official website.
• Click the ‘Register now’ tab on the homepage.
• Click on the ‘Apply’ button next to the desired course.
• Register for a new account.
• After successfully registering, a login ID and password will be provided, which must be saved for future use.
• Candidates must log in with their login credentials after registering successfully.
• Fill in the form with your name, DOB, gender, address, and other required information. 
• Select the test centre based on your preference and exam date for PTE academic test.
• Upload all essential documents, including the candidate’s photo and signatures.
• Pay the specified application fees through a debit/credit card or UPI. 
• Click on the ‘Submit’ button. 

PTE Exam Pattern 

Writing, speaking, reading, and listening skills are evaluated in the PTE Academic 2023 exam. Writing and speaking are merged into one module for the PTE 2023 exam, whereas reading and listening are separately evaluated. All test takers are evaluated through their overall PTE Academic exam score.

The total exam duration for the PTE Academic 2023 computer-based exam is two hours and fifteen minutes. Candidates must use a computer and headphones to listen to, read, and respond to the questions during the exam.

Sections	Total Questions	Total duration
PTE Writing & Speaking	Total questions 28 to 36	54 mins to 67 mins
PTE Reading	Total questions 13 to 18	29 mins to 32 mins
PTE Listening	Total questions 12 to 20	30 mins to 42 mins

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