July 2025

3 seconds before audio starts → calm your breath, look at the image. While listening → write keywords only, don’t stop to think. After audio ends → immediately organize your keywords. When the mic opens → start confidently and follow your template. 💡 Tip: Practice with a stopwatch to build muscle memory for timing.

What is Retell Lecture? Retell Lecture is one of the most challenging tasks in the PTE Speaking section. You’ll listen to a short academic lecture (with an image or visual prompt) and retell it in your own words within 40 seconds. This task tests your ability to listen actively, summarize key information, and speak fluently

In 2025, PTE Read Aloud remains one of the most important tasks in the Speaking section — but the scoring is now stricter, especially in oral fluency and pronunciation. Minor hesitations or unclear articulation can cost you valuable points. However, it’s still the easiest high-scoring task if done right. You’ll see a short text (60–80

✅ 4. Multiple Choice – Multiple Answers Task: Listen to a recording (50–90 seconds) and select all correct answers. Time: After audio finishes Skills Assessed: Listening Scoring Criteria: Partial Credit – Points for each correct choice Penalty – Points deducted for incorrect choices ✅ 5. Multiple Choice – Single Answer Task: Listen to a short

As of 2025, the Listening section of the PTE remains structurally unchanged but features stricter scoring criteria. The focus is now more on your ability to understand spoken English, identify key ideas, respond naturally, and write accurately, just like in real academic or real-life situations. 👉 To score high, you must understand each task clearly

This is the official updated scoring table for the PTE exam, reflecting key changes that will take effect starting August 7, 2025. What’s New– Two new question types added:   • Summarize Group Discussion   • Respond to a Situation– Reading score has been removed from Read Aloud– Writing score has been removed from Fill in the

Starting August 7, 2025, PTE Academic introduces 2 new Speaking question types to better reflect real-life communication: 🔹 New Question Types:1. Respond to a Situation – Listen to an audio, read the prompt, and give your spoken response.2. Summarize a Group Discussion – Listen to a 3-person discussion and summarize what you heard ✅ The