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PTE Summarize Spoken Text task helps you practice listening to a short audio and writing a clear, accurate summary within a specific word limit. It tests both your listening and writing skills.
Word Count: 1
In this task, you listen to one audio recording and write a summary that captures the main idea and key supporting points. PTE Academic requires a 50-70 word summary after listening to a 60-90 second audio clip, and you have 10 minutes to complete your answer. PTE Core uses a shorter 45-75 second audio and asks for a 20-30 word summary with 8 minutes to complete the task.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | No. of Question |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90 Seconds (PTE Academic) & 45-75 (PTE Core) | Listening & Writing | 1 (PTE Academic), 1-2 (PTE Core) |
These tips help you listen actively, take better notes, and write summaries that score high.
The audio usually begins by introducing the main topic. When you identify this quickly, you can focus on the supporting details more easily. This helps you keep your summary clear and balanced.
Note only keywords such as names, reasons, causes, examples, or solutions. This gives you a clean structure for your summary. Good notes help you avoid forgetting key points.
Words like first, however, therefore, in conclusion, and for example, guide you through the speaker’s ideas. These words help you understand how the lecture is organised, making it easier to pick the most important information.
You do not need to copy the speaker’s exact sentences. Instead, understand the message and rewrite it in your own words. This ensures your summary is original and matches the scoring requirements.
Use simple grammar that you can use confidently. Incorrect structures lower your score, so it is better to write short, clear sentences that communicate the main idea correctly.
Spelling mistakes or missing capital letters reduce your score. Always leave one minute to check your summary and fix errors. Make sure your summary reads smoothly.
Writing too much or too little affects your score. Keep checking the word count while writing. A controlled and precise summary always scores higher than a long and unfocused one.
No, both PTE Academic and PTE Core allow only one playback of the audio.
Your score goes down if the response exceeds or is lower than the limit.
Yes, you can use UK or US spelling, but keep it consistent throughout the summary.
PTE Academic awards 12 marks for Summarise Spoken Text, while PTE Core awards 10 marks.
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