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The Australian Government has officially announced changes to the PTE Academic score requirements for visa applications, effective 7 August 2025. These updates affect major visa categories, including: Student Visa (Subclass 500) Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) Skilled Visas (Subclasses 189, 190, 491) Key changes include: Adjusted overall and component scores for each English proficiency level […]

Mistake #3: Losing Track of Time in Reading and Listening The most common complaint students make after the exam?         “I didn’t realise I was running out of time.” This often happens in Reading Fill in the Blanks or Highlight Summary, where you get absorbed in the passage and suddenly notice the

In PTE, your score doesn’t just depend on what you know — it depends on how well you manage your time under pressure. Some students spend too long trying to perfect one answer and end up rushing the rest of the test. Others freeze, unsure how long they should be planning, writing, or speaking. But

Other Changes You Might Have Missed Beyond the two new tasks, PTE has introduced a few other important updates. First, Read Aloud now contributes only to your Speaking score — no longer to Reading. That increases the importance of fluency, stress, and natural rhythm in this task. Second, there’s now human expert review for seven

PTE Academic has quietly made some of the most significant changes we’ve seen in years — and if you’re planning to take the test from August 7th, 2025 onwards, these changes directly impact your Speaking score.Two brand-new tasks — Summarize Group Discussion and Respond to a Situation — are now part of the Speaking section.

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