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The Speaking section of your exam tests how well you communicate in English. With
Sumlingo, you’ll have access to various speaking exercises designed to improve fluency
and pronunciation.
In this task, you will be given a short text (up to 60 words) to read aloud. After a countdown,
a tone will signal when to start speaking. This task evaluates your pronunciation, fluency,
and ability to read clearly.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Text up to 60 words | Speaking | 6-7 |
In this task, you’ll hear a short sentence and need to repeat it exactly as you heard it. Listen
carefully, and then immediately repeat the sentence with clear pronunciation and correct
word order.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | No. of Question |
|---|---|---|
| 3-9 Seconds | Listening & Speaking | 10-12 |
In this task, you will see an image (like a chart, graph, or photo) and need to describe it in
detail. You have 25 seconds to study the image and then 40 seconds to speak about it.
Start speaking immediately after the tone and make sure to stay on topic.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | No. of Question |
|---|---|---|
| Not applicable | Speaking | 5-6 (PTE Academic), 3-4 (PTE Core) |
In this task, you’ll listen to a lecture (or watch a video) and need to retell the key points in
your own words. You’ll have 10 seconds to prepare after the lecture ends, then 40 seconds
to speak. Start speaking immediately after the tone and ensure your response.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | No. of Question |
|---|---|---|
| Upto 90 Seconds | Listening & Speaking | 2-3 |
In this task, you’ll listen to and read a description of a real-life situation. After understanding
the scenario, you’ll need to provide a spoken response, explaining what you would say or do
in that situation. You’ll have 10 seconds to think, then 40 seconds to speak your response.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | No. of Question |
|---|---|---|
| Text up to 60 words | Speaking | 2-3 (PTE Academic), 2- 4 ( PTE Core) |
Maximize your PTE Speaking performance with these proven tips to help improve
pronunciation, fluency, and confidence
Tip | Tip Why It Helps |
|---|---|
| Practice Daily | Consistent speaking practice helps build confidence and fluency. |
| Focus on Pronunciation | Clear pronunciation improves understanding and boosts scores. |
| Read Slowly and Clearly | Speaking clearly and at a steady pace helps convey ideas better. |
| Record Yourself | Listening to recordings helps identify areas for improvement. |
| Keep Speaking | Avoid pauses to maintain fluency and flow during the task |
| Expand Vocabulary | A larger vocabulary helps express ideas more clearly and naturally. |
In this task, you’ll listen to a discussion between 3 people and then summarize the key
points in your own words. After the audio finishes, you’ll have 10 seconds to prepare and 2
minutes to speak
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | No. of Question |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 Minutes | Listening & Speaking | 2-3 |
In this task, you’ll hear a question and need to respond with one or a few words. The audio
plays automatically, and once it finishes, the microphone will open. You have 10 seconds to
respond, so speak clearly and concisely with the correct answer.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | No. of Question |
|---|---|---|
| 3-9 Seconds | Listening (PTE Academic), Listening & Speaking (PTE Core) | 5-6 |
When practicing the task, it’s crucial to understand how PTE Answer Short Questions is
scored. These key factors determine your performance.
| Total Score | Vocabulary |
|---|---|
| 1 | Appropriate word choice in response |
| 0 | Inappropriate word choice in response |
When practicing the task, it’s crucial to understand how the exam is scored. These key
factors determine your performance:
| Aspect | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Content | This assesses how well you convey the meaning of the text. Accurate reading without omissions or additions is important. |
| Pronunciation | Evaluates how clearly and correctly you pronounce words, with proper stress and intonation for clear communication. |
| Fluency | Focuses on how smooth your speech is. Avoid long pauses, repetitions, or hesitations to maintain a steady flow. |
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