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Enhance your PTE speaking skills with PTE Respond to a Situation Practice and get fully prepared for both the PTE Academic and PTE Core exams. Strengthen your fluency, confidence, and communication to achieve a higher score.
You are attending a business conference and notice a fellow attendee feeling unwell and needing medical attention. How would you respond to ensure they receive the necessary help promptly?
Sample Answer:
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In this task, you listen to and read a short situation, then provide a spoken response explaining what you would say in that scenario. It tests your ability to react naturally and appropriately to everyday situations. Both PTE Academic and PTE Core allow 40 seconds to respond to an answer.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | Preparation Time |
|---|---|---|
| Text up to 60 words | Speaking | 10 seconds (PTE Academic) 20 seconds (PTE Core) |
These tips help you prepare strong, clear, and relevant responses within the time limit. Following them also helps you understand the situation and use the correct tone and style.
Make sure you fully understand who you are talking to and what the problem or request is. When you understand the context, it becomes easier to choose the right tone, formal or informal. A clear understanding helps you give a relevant and confident response.
Use the 10 seconds ( PTE Academic) or 20 seconds ( PTE Core) to plan your main points. You should think about what the person needs and how you would reply politely. Preparing wisely helps you speak smoothly without hesitation.
Do not rush or speak too slowly. Clear pronunciation and a steady pace help the computer understand you easily. Fluency is important, so aim for smooth, natural speech without long pauses.
No. PTE Academic Respond to Situation is worth 16 marks, whereas PTE Core Respond to Situation is worth 13 marks.
PTE Academic gives you 10 seconds to prepare, while PTE Core gives you 20 seconds
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