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Write From Dictation practice task tests how accurately you can listen to a short sentence and type it exactly as spoken. It checks both your listening and writing skills.
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In PTE Academic and PTE Core, Write From Dictation requires you to listen to a short sentence that plays only once and then type it word-for-word in the response box. The sentence is usually 3-5 seconds long, and both exams include 3-4 questions. This task assesses Listening and Writing, and scoring is based on the number of correct words typed in the correct order with accurate spelling. Partial credit is awarded, so every correct word helps you gain points.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | No. of Question |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 Seconds | Listening & Writing | 3-4 |
These tips help you capture every word, improve accuracy, and avoid losing points due to spelling errors or missing words.
Understanding the sentence meaning helps your brain remember the structure more naturally. When the message makes sense to you, recalling the exact words becomes easier.
While listening, quickly note down key words, initials, or phrases. Even rough notes can help you reconstruct the full sentence correctly after the audio ends.
Words like students, reports, was, and were can easily be missed. These small details affect your score, so listen carefully for endings and verb forms.
Do not wait too long to begin typing. Start reconstructing the sentence while it is still fresh in your memory to avoid forgetting important words.
Every word must be spelled correctly to earn a point. After typing your sentence, quickly check for common spelling mistakes, especially longer academic words.
Even if you remember all the words, using the wrong order lowers your score. Use your grammar knowledge to place words logically when unsure.
Regular exposure to short academic and general English phrases trains your mind to capture sentences accurately. Practice improves both memory and speed.
You should still type the words you remember in the correct sequence. Partial scoring applies, so every correct word earns points even if you miss others.
Yes, adding extra words reduces your score because scoring counts only the correct words that match the original sentence.
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