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 words) on screen.
- You have 30–40 seconds to prepare.
- Then the microphone auto-activates — you must start speaking within 3 seconds.
- Read the entire text aloud, clearly and naturally.
- You have up to 40 seconds to complete your recording.
🎯 What You’re Scored On (2025 Focus)
- Content – Read the text exactly as shown. No skipping, changing, or adding words.
- Oral Fluency – Speak smoothly and continuously. Pauses, fillers, or stuttering reduce your score.
- Pronunciation – Speak clearly. A light accent is fine, but speech must be easily understood.
✅ Top 5 Expert Tips (2025)
- Pause naturally at punctuation (commas and full stops).
- Emphasize keywords — especially nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
- Don’t restart if you make a mistake — correct instantly and keep going.
- Use chunking – group words into small phrases instead of reading word-by-word.
- Practice real test timing — record yourself reading under 40 seconds with prep.