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The PTE exam, administered by Pearson PLC Group, is a computer-based English language examination that is approved by educational institutions all around the world. PTE stands for Pearson Test of English and is an English<\/strong><\/a> test taken by students and aspirants who want to study or move to a major English-speaking country. Students must take the PTE<\/strong><\/a> exam to prove their English language proficiency.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pearson Test of English evaluates candidates\u2019 English proficiency based on 4 sections, namely, speaking and writing, reading, and listening. The PTE exam is to ensure that the candidates are capable of learning in an international college and have a sound understanding of the English language.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exam name<\/td>Pearson Test of English Academic<\/td><\/tr>
Conducting Body<\/td>Pearson PLC Group<\/td><\/tr>
Exam mode<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Official Website<\/td>www.pearsonpte.com<\/td><\/tr>
Duration of exams<\/td>2 Hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

PTE Speaking and Writing Section Syllabus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the name indicates, the speaking and writing section of the PTE exam are combined and go together. The Speaking & Writing segment of the PTE exam lasts around 54 – 67 minutes and covers several distinct question types. The Speaking and Writing component of the PTE test<\/strong><\/a> is also the longest section of the paper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candidates can refer below to learn about the syllabus about the speaking and writing section:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: PTE Exam Syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personal Introduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is pertinent to mention here that the section for personal introduction<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>is a chance for the candidate to get familiar with the technology of the exam and this section does not contribute to the candidate\u2019s scores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candidates will get  25 seconds to prepare after which they must record their personal information in 30 seconds. Candidates can only record the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read Aloud<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

During the course of this section, a text will be provided to the candidates and they will have 30-40 seconds to read the text and prepare. Once the time is over, candidates would have to read the text aloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeat Sentences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Candidates would be required to listen to the audio after which they would need to repeat the sentences. The audio will be 3-9 seconds and candidates will have 15 seconds to answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Describe Image<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Candidates will see a picture which they would have to then describe in detail. Candidates will get 25 seconds to study the image and prepare their responses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lecture Retelling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the lecture retelling<\/strong><\/a> section of the exam, candidates will, after watching or listening to a lecture, re-tell the lecture in their own words. The prompt will be up to 90 seconds after which the candidate will have 10 seconds to prepare before commencing their answer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer Short Question<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In this section, candidates will listen to a question after which they will need to submit their answers. The length of the prompt will be 3-9 seconds after which the candidates must submit their answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summarise Written Text<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Candidates will be provided with a text in this section. Once they have gone through the text, candidates will need to write a one-sentence summary<\/strong><\/a> of the passage. The length of the text will be up to 300 words and the candidate would have 10 minutes to answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Writing an Essay <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For this section, candidates will be given a topic on which they would need to write a 200-300 word essay. Candidates will have a total of 20 minutes to write the essay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A high score in PTE<\/strong><\/a> assures that applicants can convey their ideas, make presentations and generally communicate in foreign countries. This allows candidates to become confident that they are prepared to pursue education in an unfamiliar classroom setting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAQs <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What is the minimum PTE Academic exam score required?<\/strong><\/strong>

There is no such thing as a minimum PTE Academic score. The minimal score will be determined by the university to which you the student is applying.<\/p> <\/div>

What are the sections included in the writing and speaking section of the PTE 2023 exam?<\/strong><\/strong>

Candidates would have a total of 54 – 67 minutes for the Speaking and Writing Section, which would include various categories such as re-tell lecture, essay writing, etc. All the sections are discussed in detail above.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div>

What is the validity of PTE test scores?<\/strong><\/strong>

The results of the PTE exam are valid for two years.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

The PTE evaluates applicants’ speaking and writing, reading and listening abilities to ensure that they are capable of learning in an international context and have a sound understanding of the global language of English. In this blog, we have discussed the syllabus of the speaking and writing section of the PTE. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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