PTE - Academics

Pearson Test of English (PTE) is not a new name anymore in immigration. It is another well developed
tool of testing English language. Entitling it as the test of technological era won’t be objectionable as it
works on pure Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Yes, you read it right!!!

Artificial Intelligence is all through which the entire assessment is done. All in all it is a test taken on
computer and assessed by computer. There is no subjective scoring or human intervention other than
the invigilator or technical supervisors present at the venue to help you in setting your microphones or
to help you with the login.

Let’s answer some frequently asked questions about PTE.

1. What is PTE?

Ans. Pearson Test of English is a computer-based English language proficiency assessment test which
has a single version i.e. PTE Academics which is used for both purposes: to study abroad and to get
PR in some countries.

2. Is it difficult?

Ans. Well, obviously, every test in this world is having its own difficulty level and PTE is not an
exception. But, it’s not as much typical as you may be thinking. It is just a test of language. It is just
designed to assess your language skills.

3. Since it’s a computer-based test, do I need to master the computer skills?

Ans. Not at all! This test is especially designed for the youth. The youngsters are all day busy in
typing, surfing, chatting, etc. So, you just require as much computer literacy as you need to use any
social networking site.

4. How many modules it has?

Ans. Three. A. Speaking and writing, B. Reading, C. Listening

5. Is this test conducted in parts like IELTS?

Ans. No, it is a single-shift test.

6. What is the duration of the test?

Ans. 2.5 hours to 3 hours with an optional break of 10 minutes, however, the recent test in 2019
was of 3 hours including break.

7. What is the time duration for each module?

 Ans. A. speaking and writing- 77 to 93 minutes

B. Reading- 32 to 41 minutes

C. Listening- 45-57 minutes

8. What is the test format?

Ans. First, there will be speaking, then, writing followed by reading. However, after reading there
will be an optional break of 10 minutes if you want to take it, otherwise, you may directly start with
the listening.

9. How many question types are there in PTE?

Ans. There are total 20 question types in the entire test.

A. Speaking and Writing

 Read a loud
 Repeat the sentence
 Describe the image
 Re-tell the lecture
 Short answer type questions.
B. Reading
 Multiple choice questions (single answers)
 Multiple choice questions (Multiple Answers)
 Re-order the paragraph
 Reading-Fill in the blanks
 Reading & Writing- Fill in the blanks
C. Listening
 Summarize the spoken text
 Multiple choice questions (Choose Multiple answers)
 Fill in the blanks
 Highlight the correct summary
 Multiple choice, Choose multiple answers
 Select missing word
 Highlight incorrect word
 Write from dictation

Hope! This session must have solved the initial few queries you have on PTE. So, don’t be afraid from the
terms artificial intelligence and computerized, after all, the phones you are using the search engines you
are logging onto are all about these two concepts.

Look out for more tips here tomorrow……