PTE- A Exam

Posting it again because the old link doesn't work. Anyway, here is an answer I wrote for
someone.

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I have some questions regarding your PTE experience

Have a look at the links. These are what I used.

Read and Practice:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...XhDY2FUS1RiWUU

https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...Xl6dG5TTG9xRE0

Practice and Tips :

Most Important:

PTE-A Exam

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdW...Y2w2yqw/videos

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFT...XSYskCQ/videos

Pronunciation:

https://www.youtube.com/user/englishfriend

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0H...kCekyjZG_LxOmg

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4...yy8Oe0iXCdSWfA

Rest:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWw...7kYhUqw/videos

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvA...-IqvGUA/videos

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmf...Wm68Tbg/videos

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvS...WhAhoAg/videos

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6W...IZnAs2w/videos

Good luck !

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* Summarize Text (30-40 w): Following A who did what type format to write 40 words text.
Your advice?

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I don't think Summarise is 40 words. a full, single sentence of no more than 75 words.

Divide and Conquer - That's how you do it !

PTE Academic writing how to write a good summary - PTE Academic study guide

Here's a trick I used. If there are 3 paragraph in the summary text article, I made one line
summary of the 3 paragraph and then joined them together or made a summary of the summary.

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Describe Graph: following a format, would able to mention two points here beside intro n
conclusion. Your advice?

Tips number 1. You don't need to describe anything. Content doesn't matter, but Pronunciation and
Oral Fluency. It is impossible to explain everything in 40s, and hence worry about your Flow and
Pronunciation.

Template:

Introduction: 10 s

This graph/bar chart/pie/etc shows the <chart name> from <this year> to <this year> or <over
this certain year> or similar depending on the question.

2 Body points: 20s

Choose any point you like, it doesn't matter if you leave the most important data, just don't stop
talking. For example, you can say,

1. the maximum is this.

2. the minimum is this

That's just the simplest of example, you can say a variety of that.
That's 2 points, you can also say more points if you have time.

Conclusion: 10 s

Most people don't say conclusion and hence lose marks. It is one of the most important
thing. Official guideline say you should try give a conclusion.

You should definitely use either Overall or In conclusion to start the conclusion with so the
computer understands you are saying a conclusion.

e.g. In conclusion, the trend shows its rising, or In conclusion, A is always higher than B, etc.

Most important: Don't correct yourself if you make a mistake - it's quite hard as it's our habit to
do so, just say the next word, even if its ********, just keep on talking : Yes this tip is from
Pearson. Computer doesn't care what you say, but how you say it !!!

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*Retell lecture: again following a format to write 4 sentences. Your advice?

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You write as much as you can of what said and you say as much as the speaker said - even saying
the exact same thing back works - though try not to, paraphrasing is better ! Start with, " The
speaker said" and End with a conclusion if you can, but it's not mandatory like Describe Image.

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* Advice on Multiple choice in listening section, I prefer to listen first rather than reading options
to choose while listening. Your advice?

Try listen everything and get what the speaker is saying but also have a glance at the answers and
try eliminate them if you can, if not no harm. Its the hardest section in listening so don't worry too
much if 65+ is your target. Spend more on Select Missing Word and Write From Dictation and
such. And yes, you have to select at least 2 or more(depending on the question-minimum select 2)
else you get 0 even if you get one right !!!

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Reading:*Whats your advice on timing in reading section, any technique to follow.

Spend time on Fill In The Blanks which are easier.

Reading can't be taught unlike other 3 sections. It can be improved by reading good books,
articles, watching good movies like Kings Speech or Birdman type not the Transformers kind.

Essay:

Introduction
Body Paragraph
Conclusion

Unlike IELTS, I don't think Essay is worth more than 30-35% of the Writing Section, so don't worry
too much about Essays. There are 25-30 essays which are common in every PTE Test. You can
memorize them if you want. You can google it.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...Xl6dG5TTG9xRE0
https://www.scribd.com/doc/295822511...s-With-Answers

Most people worry too much about Essay but PTE is not IELTS ! Most of the Writing marks are
in Summarise Written Text, Summarise Spoken Test in Listening (This counts towards Writing
and Listening Mark) and Write From Dictation in Listening (which also counts towards Writing
and Listening Mark) and to a some extent in Fill In The Blanks in Reading. So, concentrate on
those than essay.

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Some Speaking Tips:

Describe Image:

The introduction should be easy and smooth as there is nothing to think about it, just read it as it
is, but you are still having too many pauses. You also trying to speak too fast and then 2-3
seconds pause, this is not going to help your oral fluency. By trying to speak too fast after pauses
you are also losing Pronunciation mark.

Content doesn't matter, just don't stop speaking, say whatever it is in your mind even
if incorrect and off topic but say it at a smooth pace with proper stress and intonation. Just think
of what your cat is doing and talk about it, if you can't think of anything - though try not to, just

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don't stop talking !

Look at the youtube links I gave you regarding Pronunciation and Speaking. Also try to
think computer is your friend and your speaking to it. With practice, it will come. Be a theatre
actor, try speak like you are auditioning for a movie or drama.

Read Aloud:

You speaking too fast, slow down and speak at a nice rhythm with proper intonation and
pronunciation. Have a look at the links I gave you, see model answers and you will be fine.

By speaking too fast, you are stuttering. Let your mind and mouth be in sync. By speaking too
fast, your mouth is outpacing your mind as it needs time to see the next word.

Repeat Sentence:

Say it exactly like the speaker says with proper pauses and stress. Yes exactly means exactly
like it or try to do as much as you can.

Retell Lecture:

You started with " This Speaker said, um um The Speaker said the origin of ...." and you said
the same thing twice to try to correct yourself and you lost marks. Never correct yourself just
go on to the next word. Retell Lecture is supposed to be easy. You try copy down everything the
speaker said and you say the exact same thing back, though try paraphrase it. Try
practice writing fast ! And don't say ''the speaker'' again in the middle, instead use "he/she said".

Position of Microphone:

Try put the microphone above your nose level, I know it sounds weird but it will help you prevent
breathing noise interfere which results in lower Speaking marks. I have done it, lots of people have
done it and they all got 90s and similar.

Record it:

Record of what you said in each section and try compare that with the model answer and try
improve on that. Make sure your Pronunciation is exactly like the one you saw on youtube videos
and model answers.

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Listening Tips:

In the Listening section, after Summarise Spoken Text (which has its own timing), try do the 1st
few sections quickly else you will have to rush on the last few easy sections like Select Missing
Word, Highlight Incorrect Words and Write From Dictation and you will lose marks on your
strength.

Also, Retell Lecture, Repeat Sentence and Answer Short Questions contribute to both of your
Listening and Speaking marks.

Write From Dictation:

Make sure you definitely watch the Masters of PTE video regarding if the sentence will end with a
full stop or question mark. Also, make sure you put commas, semi-colons for for appropriate

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pauses.

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Exam Tips:

The exam will try to stress you out, and that's the point. If you make a mistake in one section just
forget about everything that happened before and try do it your best. Making mistakes is
normal and people got all 90 with making loads of mistakes. PTE is not IELTS and you are
allowed to make mistakes and still get very good marks. Except Reading may be, people have
made loads of mistakes and still got 90 in other 3 sections.

I made loads of mistakes and wasn't sure if I will get 70+, but got 89 in Speaking. So, try not to
stress on previous mistakes and thereby losing your oral fluency, pronunciation and concentration
for the rest of the exam. Try speak with an open mouth instead of closed mouth as computer
needs to understand what you saying. Accent doesn't matter, Pronunciation and Oral Fluency does.