About the Training
Introduction
The Pearson Test
of English Academic (PTE Academic) is a computer-based English language test
which focuses on real-life English used in academic surroundings and is
designed to assess the readiness of non-native English speakers and is endorsed
by the Graduate Management Admission Council. As the tests are completely
computerized, the PTE results and scores are declared much quicker and hence
preferred by students who are in a bit of a rush.
Eligibility
Candidates
looking to appear for the PTE Academic exam are required to be at least 16
years of age at the time of appearing for the PTE Academic test. Also,
candidates who are below 18 years of age need to possess a parental consent
form for taking the PTE Academic test.
Career
PTE Academic exam is accepted by thousands of educational institutions across the world and is recommended for those planning to go abroad for studying in a major English-speaking country like the UK, Australia, USA, and Canada.
Note-Training for PTE through iKounselor includes several effective strategies to achieve perfect scores, like Mock Tests, Efficient Time Management, Personalized Sessions, Problem Solving and Strategy Sessions.
Format
The test duration is for 3 hours and test scores are reported on the Global Scale of English from 10 to 90 with reference to the widely known set of levels distinguished in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or CEFR.
Test Preparation
PTE Academic evaluates the listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills via computer in a single three-hour test session. The test will have twenty different question formats, ranging from multiple choice through to essay writing and interpreting information and assesses real-life, academic English in a range of different accents that one will encounter in everyday life.
Listening
The
final part consists of questions that are based on audio or video clips that
begin to play automatically and questions like summarizing, multiple-choice,
fill in the blanks, missing word and dictation are the kinds of questions that
are asked for this part.
Reading
This test one’s reading skills. This 30-40 minute section contains an
assessment of 15-20 independent and integrated skills depending on the
combination of items in a given test. The format of questions in this section
include multiple-choice, re-order paragraphs, and fill in the blanks. It is also
important to note that this part also assesses writing skills.
Writing
Students will be tested on writing
skills for a duration of 77-93 minutes. The writing part will require one to write responses in academic English
using proper grammar and spelling.
Speaking
Students will be tested on speaking for a duration of
77-93 minutes. Speaking will be assessed on one’s ability to speak English in
an academic environment.