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Key Facts: PTE Academic Exam

3 sections

Speaking & Writing, Reading, and Listening

Pearson PTE Academic test format pages

Approximately 2 hours

Total current PTE Academic duration

Pearson PTE Academic overview and 2025 update pages

10-90

Overall and skill score scale

Pearson PTE Academic scoring page

22 question types

Current scored question-type count after the 2025 update (9 + 5 + 8)

Pearson PTE Academic test format pages

2 new tasks

Summarize Group Discussion and Respond to a Situation

Pearson PTE Academic 2025 updates page

Item count not published

Pearson publishes question types and section timings, not a fixed number of items

Pearson PTE Academic 2025 updates page

Current PTE Academic is a roughly two-hour, computer-based four-skills test scored on a 10-90 scale. The post-August-7-2025 version keeps the same three sections and adds two Speaking & Writing tasks, taking the test to 22 question types; Pearson states only that it has slightly more questions overall and does not publish an exact item count. The score report still shows an overall score plus Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing skill scores. Fees are country-specific, so use Pearson's official price finder rather than relying on a global fixed price.

Sample PTE Academic Practice Questions

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1PTE Read Aloud: A candidate sees this sentence: Campus libraries now lend equipment, software licenses, and quiet study rooms to support project-based courses. Which preparation choice best supports a high Read Aloud response?

A.Mark natural phrase breaks after 'equipment' and 'licenses' so the list is read clearly without rushing.

B.Memorize only the first half of the sentence and paraphrase the rest in simpler words.

C.Speak as quickly as possible so the recording ends before the progress bar reaches the end.

D.Ignore punctuation because Read Aloud scoring is based only on pronunciation of individual words.

Explanation: Read Aloud rewards accurate content, understandable pronunciation, and smooth oral fluency. Planning phrase breaks around punctuation helps the candidate deliver every word at a natural rate.

2PTE Read Aloud: Which response would most likely lose content points?

A.Reading every displayed word with a few minor hesitations

B.Replacing 'substantial evidence' with 'strong proof' while speaking

C.Pausing briefly at commas in a long sentence

D.Using a regional accent that remains easy to understand

Explanation: Read Aloud content is based on whether the response includes the words in the text and only those words. Replacing words with synonyms changes the prompt and can reduce content credit.

3PTE Read Aloud: The text is 'Although rainfall increased, the reservoir remained below its seasonal average.' Which pause pattern best preserves the sentence meaning?

A.Although rainfall / increased the reservoir / remained below its seasonal average

B.Although rainfall increased, / the reservoir remained below its seasonal average

C.Although / rainfall increased the reservoir remained / below its seasonal average

D.Although rainfall increased the / reservoir remained below its / seasonal average

Explanation: The subordinate clause ends after 'increased,' and the main clause remains intact. This phrasing follows the grammar and makes the contrast clear without splitting 'below' from its complement.

4PTE Read Aloud: Which candidate behavior best protects both content and fluency?

A.Restarting the sentence whenever a word sounds imperfect

B.Skipping difficult terms to maintain speed

C.Continuing calmly after a small slip without adding extra words

D.Adding explanatory phrases to show comprehension

Explanation: A small slip should not lead to repeated false starts or invented wording. Continuing calmly keeps the response close to the prompt and limits fluency damage.

5PTE Read Aloud: In the sentence 'The committee adopted a cautious, evidence-based policy,' which pair consists of the adjectives that describe the policy?

A.the, a

B.committee, policy

C.adopted, and

D.cautious, evidence-based

Explanation: The adjectives 'cautious' and 'evidence-based' describe the nature of the policy. They are content words that help carry the sentence's meaning and should be pronounced clearly with sentence-level stress that fits the context.

6PTE Read Aloud: Which version is the best spoken rendering of 'Researchers, however, questioned the survey's narrow sample'?

A.Researchers however questioned / the survey's narrow sample, with no pause around however.

B.Researchers / however questioned the survey's / narrow sample, splitting the verb phrase.

C.Researchers, / however, / questioned the survey's narrow sample, with light contrastive pauses.

D.Researchers questioned / however the survey's narrow / sample, moving however after the verb.

Explanation: The word 'however' is a contrast marker set off by commas, so light pauses around it preserve the sentence structure and contrast.

7PTE Repeat Sentence: Audio sentence: 'The seminar on urban design starts at nine.' Which repetition is most accurate?

A.The seminar on urban design starts at nine.

B.The seminar about design started at nine.

C.Urban design seminars start at nine.

D.The seminar on urban designs starts at night.

Explanation: Repeat Sentence requires reproducing the heard sentence as exactly as possible. Option A preserves the words, order, tense, and singular nouns.

8PTE Repeat Sentence: Audio sentence: 'Several departments share the new laboratory equipment.' Which strategy best supports an accurate response?

A.Listen for meaningful chunks: 'Several departments' + 'share' + 'the new laboratory equipment.'

B.Focus only on the final noun because earlier words are less important.

C.Translate the sentence into your first language before speaking.

D.Replace unfamiliar words with easier synonyms if you remember the meaning.

Explanation: Chunking a sentence into meaningful phrases helps memory and preserves word order. Repeat Sentence rewards the correct word sequences from the audio.

9PTE Repeat Sentence: Audio sentence: 'The results were published before the conference ended.' Which option contains the most serious meaning change?

A.The results were published before the conference ended.

B.The result was published before the conference ended.

C.The results were published after the conference ended.

D.The results were published before the conference had ended.

Explanation: Changing 'before' to 'after' reverses the time relationship and creates a major meaning error. Exact wording matters in Repeat Sentence.

10PTE Repeat Sentence: Audio sentence: 'Students should submit the revised proposal by Friday.' Which recalled version should a candidate say?

A.Students must submit a revised proposal on Friday.

B.Students should submit the revised proposal by Friday.

C.The revised proposal should be submitted to students by Friday.

D.Students should revise the proposal before Friday.

Explanation: Option B keeps the modal, article, noun phrase, and deadline phrase exactly as heard.

About the PTE Academic Exam

PTE Academic is a secure, computer-based academic English test for study, migration, and professional registration. It assesses listening, reading, speaking, and writing in a single test-center session. Since the 2025 update, current PTE Academic includes the original question types plus two new Speaking & Writing tasks: Summarize Group Discussion and Respond to a Situation.

Exam sponsor: Pearson Test of English. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

Approximately 2 hours total: Speaking & Writing 76-84 minutes, Reading 23-30 minutes, Listening 31-39 minutes

Passing Score

No universal passing score; PTE Academic reports 10-90 overall and skill scores, and each institution or visa program sets its own required score.

Exam / Certification Fees

Varies by country and test center; use Pearson's official test centers and fees page for current local pricing.

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

76-84 minutes

Speaking & Writing

Nine question types covering spoken reading, sentence repetition, image description, lecture retelling, short answers, group discussion summary, situational speaking, written summary, and essay writing.

23-30 minutes

Reading

Five question types focused on context, grammar, vocabulary, cohesion, paragraph order, inference, and evidence-based option selection.

31-39 minutes

Listening

Eight question types based on audio or video played once, including summaries, multiple choice, fill in the blanks, missing word, transcript comparison, and dictation.

Reported score

Scoring

Overall and communicative skill scores use the 10-90 Global Scale of English. Multiple-choice items are scored as right or wrong, while extended speaking and writing tasks use criteria such as content, form, fluency, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and coherence.

Preparing for the PTE Academic Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: No universal passing score; PTE Academic reports 10-90 overall and skill scores, and each institution or visa program sets its own required score.
Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
Time limit: Approximately 2 hours total: Speaking & Writing 76-84 minutes, Reading 23-30 minutes, Listening 31-39 minutes
Exam / certification fees: Varies by country and test center; use Pearson's official test centers and fees page for current local pricing. Official sources

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PTE Academic: Suggested Study Strategy

1Treat PTE as an integrated-skills exam: one task can affect more than one communicative skill score.

2For speaking tasks, prioritize complete content, clear pronunciation, and smooth oral fluency over speaking quickly.

3For writing tasks, answer the assigned task directly, use your own words, stay within the required form, and leave time for grammar and spelling checks.

4For Reading, select answers only when the text supports them; many distractors use real words from the passage but distort the relationship.

5For Listening, build a note-taking shorthand for names, numbers, causes, contrasts, and conclusions because audio is normally played once.

6Before test day, complete at least one official Pearson Scored Practice Test if you need a score estimate under current format and scoring conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What changed in PTE Academic in 2025?

Pearson added two Speaking & Writing question types, Summarize Group Discussion and Respond to a Situation, for tests taken after August 7, 2025. Pearson also describes smarter scoring, slightly more questions overall, and enhanced scoring criteria while keeping the test approximately two hours long.

How is PTE Academic structured?

The current test has three sections: Speaking & Writing for 76-84 minutes, Reading for 23-30 minutes, and Listening for 31-39 minutes. The official test format pages list 9, 5, and 8 question types respectively.

What score do I need on PTE Academic?

There is no universal pass mark. Pearson reports an overall score from 10 to 90 plus skill scores for Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. Universities, visa authorities, and professional bodies set their own minimums.

How much does PTE Academic cost?

The fee varies by country and test center. Pearson directs test takers to its official price finder and test centers and fees page for current local pricing.

Can I take PTE Academic at home?

Pearson's current PTE Academic materials describe the test as taken at an authorized Pearson test center on a computer, with a headset for listening and speaking tasks.

Which official practice resources match the current test?

Pearson lists free preparation resources, the Official Guide, the PTE Academic Question Bank, and official Scored Practice Tests. Pearson states its Scored Practice Tests have been updated to include the two new speaking question types.

What is the retake policy for PTE Academic?

Test takers must wait until they receive the score report from a previous attempt before booking another appointment, and may hold only one booking at a time. Pearson reports most scores within 48 hours. There is no lifetime cap, but Pearson’s retake policy limits test takers to 12 attempts within any 12-month window, with exceptions available only by formal request.