PTE Listening
The audio begins to play automatically
Summarize Spoken Text 50-70words
- main point and supporting points
- grammar, spelling and punctuation
Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer
- read the question
- note main points
- note supporting details (e.g., times, places, things that happened)
- match the meaning, not the words
Fill in the Blanks
- Proper nouns (that begin with a capital letter).
- Nouns that are repeated
- write down on the booklet first
Highlight Correct Summary
- note down key ideas
- do not read options before or while listening
- match the option that is closest in detail to your notes
Multiple Choice, Single Answer
- be aware of the focus of the question
- main idea? supporting details? an inference? purpose?
Select missing word
Highlight Incorrect Words
- skim the transcription for key words
- nouns, verbs, adjectives
- do not take notes
- click on words that sound different
Write From Dictation
- type as many correct words as you can remember