PTE Master Class - Helping You Migrate and Study Abroad

PTE Master Class

What PTE stands for and the modules. 1. The Pearson Test of English Academic is a computer-based academic English language test aimed at non-native English speakers wanting to study abroad. 2. It tests Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. 3. PTE Academic is the world’s leading computer-based test of English for study abroad and immigration. 4. Typically, PTE Academic results are available within five business days.

Where can you go with PTE Academic? 1. PTE Academic is accepted for study applications by thousands of academic programs around the world and approved by the Australian, UK & New Zealand Governments for all student visa and migration applications. 2. Worldwide, institutions in many popular destinations are continuing to grow their recognition of PTE Academic, expanding opportunities for study abroad.

What score do I need? Each institution chooses how to set their scores. Typically, you will need to achieve the following minimum scores: ● Foundation courses: minimum score of between 36–50 ● Undergraduate degrees: minimum score of between 51–60 ● Postgraduate degrees: minimum score between of 57–67

How do our scores compare with IELTS and TOEFL? • PTE scores relate to two other commonly accepted English tests, IELTS and TOEFL. Recent research highlights the relationship between respective scores – known as 'concordance' – and recent updates made in December 2020.









Brief information about each question type

Brief information about each question

Brief information about each question

Brief information about each question type

Item Scoring: An Overview • All items in PTE Academic are machine scored. • Scores for some item types are based on correctness alone, while others are based on correctness, formal aspects and the quality of the response. • Formal aspects refer to the form of the response: for example, whether it is over or under the word limit for a particular item type. • The quality of the response is represented in the enabling skills. For example, in the item type Re- tell lecture the response is scored on enabling skills such as oral fluency and pronunciation. • Scores for item types assessing speaking and writing skills are generated by automated scoring systems.

There are two types of scoring Correct or Partial incorrect: credit: Some item types are scored Other item types are scored as correct, as either correct or incorrect. partially correct or incorrect. If If responses are correct, 1 responses to these items are correct, the score point will be given, but maximum score points available for if they are incorrect, no score each item type will be received. If they points are awarded. are partly correct, some score points will be given, but less than the maximum available for the item type. If responses are incorrect, no score points will be received.

Scoring criteria: Pronunciation and Oral fluency

Scoring criteria: Pronunciation and Oral fluency

Things to remember while practising and getting higher score • Fluency is your first priority in speaking module. Avoid taking long pauses, do not re-correct if you have said anything wrong. • Focus on your intonation. Be natural while speaking and pay attention to where and when to stress on a particular sentence. • Practice using complex and compound sentences for Writing Task. • Plan your essay before you start writing. • Be careful with typos. • Time management is very crucial. • Read the question before you read the passage. • Practice note-taking. • Familiarize yourself with the native English accent for the listening module.

Q & A Session

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