Pte Core Speaking Practice

PTE Core Speaking Practice

The Speaking section of PTE Core evaluates your ability to speak clearly and effectively in everyday situations using English. You will encounter 5 different question types, designed to assess your pronunciation, ﬂuency, vocabulary, and ability to express ideas in a simple, clear way.

Speaking

Writing

Reading

Listening

Understanding PTE Question Types to score higher in the exam

  Read  
					Aloud
				  

In this task, you will see a short text and need to read it aloud clearly. You have 30–40 seconds to read the text and prepare.

Prompt Length	Skills Assessed	Number of Questions
Text up to 60 words	Speaking	6-7

Important Scoring Criteria for PTE Core Read Aloud

Your score is evaluated based on how accurately, clearly, and ﬂuently you read the given text aloud. The evaluation focuses on content accuracy, pronunciation, and overall ﬂuency.

Aspect	Explanation
Content	Your score depends on how accurately you read the text. Each omitted, added, or replaced word counts as an error. Fewer errors result in a higher score.
Pronunciation	Your score is based on how clearly and naturally you pronounce words. Native-like or advanced pronunciation earns higher points, while unclear or non-English pronunciation lowers the score.
Fluency	This measures how smoothly and naturally you read the text. Reading without hesitation or unnatural pauses earns higher scores, while disﬂuent or hesitant reading lowers your score.

  Repeat  
					Sentence
				  

In this task, you must listen carefully to a sentence and repeat it as accurately as possible, including pronunciation, grammar, and intonation.

Prompt Length	Skills Assessed	Number of Questions	Total Score	Time To Answer
3-9 Seconds	Listening & Speaking	10-12	40 seconds	13

Important Scoring Criteria for PTE Core Repeat Sentence

Your score is evaluated based on how accurately you repeat the sentence you hear, how clearly you pronounce the words, and how ﬂuently you speak without unnecessary pauses or disruptions.

Aspect	Explanation
Content	Scored on how many words from the prompt you correctly repeat in the right order. Errors include replacements, omissions, and insertions. Hesitations or extra pauses are ignored.
Pronunciation	Measures how clearly and naturally you pronounce words. Higher scores are given for native- like or advanced pronunciation, while unclear or non-English pronunciation lowers the score.
Fluency	Assesses the smoothness of your speech. Native-like ﬂuency with minimal pauses scores highest, while disﬂuent or hesitant speech lowers the score.

  Describe  
					Image
				  

In this task, you will observe the given image and describe it in detail, covering key elements, relationships, and trends where applicable. You will get 25 seconds to study the image before recording your response.

Prompt Length	Skills Assessed	Number of Questions	Time To Answer	Total Score
Not applicable	Speaking	3-4	40 seconds	15

Important Scoring Criteria for PTE Core Describe Image

Your score is based on how thoroughly you describe the image, how clearly you pronounce words, and how smoothly you speak. A Full understanding of the image and logical description improves the content score, while pronunciation and ﬂuency affect overall clarity.

Aspect	Explanation
Content	Assesses how well you describe all key elements of the image, their relationships, and possible implications or conclusions. Higher scores require a more comprehensive and logical description.
Pronunciation	Evaluates the clarity and accuracy of spoken words. Native-like or advanced pronunciation scores highest, while unclear or non-English pronunciation reduces the score.
Fluency	Measures then smoothness of speech. High ﬂuency involves minimal pauses and natural rhythm, while disﬂuent or hesitant speech lowers the score.

  Respond to a  
					Situation
				  

In this task, you will listen to and read a prompt describing a real-life situation. Then, you will provide a spoken response explaining how you would respond. You will get 20 seconds to prepare your answer before speaking.

Prompt Length	Skills Assessed	Number of Questions	Time To Answer	Total Score
Text up to 60 words	Speaking	2-4	40 seconds	13

Important Scoring Criteria for PTE Core Respond to Situation

Your score is based on how clearly you pronounce words, speak ﬂuently, and use language appropriate to the situation. Using polite, context-appropriate expressions improves your score in appropriacy.

Aspect	Explanation
Pronunciation	Evaluates clarity and accuracy of spoken words. Native-like or advanced pronunciation earns higher scores, while unclear or non-English pronunciation lowers the score.
Fluency	Measures smoothness and natural ﬂow of speech. High ﬂuency involves minimal pauses and hesitation; disﬂuent or hesitant speech reduces the score.
Appropriacy	Assesses whether your language is suitable for the given situation, using correct register and tone. Higher scores require polite, context-appropriate, and socially correct expressions.

  Answer Short 
					Question
				  

You will listen to a short question and respond using a single word or a few words.

Prompt Length	Skills Assessed	Number of Questions	Time To Answer	Total Score
3-9 Seconds	Listening	5-6	10 seconds	13either 0 or 1

Important Scoring Criteria for PTE Core Answer Short Question

Your score depends on whether the word or words you use correctly answer the question and are appropriate in context.

Aspect	Explanation
Vocabulary	Evaluates the accuracy and appropriateness of the word(s) used to answer the question. 1: For correct and relevant word choice 0: For incorrect or irrelevant word choice scores zero.

Essential Speaking Tips for a Higher PTE Core Score

Improve your PTE Core speaking performance by focusing on clear pronunciation, accurate grammar, appropriate vocabulary, and effective ﬂuency. You need to practice regularly and simulate exam conditions will help you respond conﬁdently and accurately.

Aspect	Explanation
Speak Clearly	Pronounce words properly, and ensure your speech is understandable without hesitation.
Practice Fluency	Maintain a steady pace, avoid long pauses, and link ideas smoothly.
Use Appropriate Vocabulary	Choose words that ﬁt the context, and avoid repeating the same words excessively.
Listen and Repeat	Listen to recordings and repeat sentences to improve pronunciation and intonation.
Structure Your Response	Organize ideas logically, especially for Describe Image and Respond to Situation tasks.
Record Yourself	Record and review your answers to identify pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary errors.

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