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Tips:
Read Aloud
o The official PTE sample test recording of answers were completed
between 23-28 seconds. As a guideline, this is a good time-frame to
keep in mind. Anything out of this range will usually mean you are
speaking too fast or too slow.
o Full stops generally will have a longer pause and commas a bit shorter.
o In case you come across instances where quotation marks like xxx or
xxx are used to encapsulate a word, make sure you stress this word
higher than the ones around it.
o When you speak, try to link the words within phrases and do not
emphasize grammar words such as prepositions (e.g. for, to, with) and
articles (e.g. the, a, an). This will help you achieve native-like rhythm
and phrasing, and sound more fluent.
Describe Image
o
You will only have 25 seconds to look at the image before the
microphone opens. You should use the time efficiently to study the
image and identify the main features that can be defined by answering
questions such as, what is happening? What are the smallest numbers?
And what are the biggest numbers? If the image is a time graph, you
should establish the changes or the trends. Trends are the main
changes or differences over time.
Useful phrases
Use
Main body This should include the key information that the image is
trying to display. If it is a graph, any remarkable rise or fall should be
noted during this section. You do not need to cover all points in the
image. Only key ones will suffice, as quality over quantity is required.
Ensure to keep time for the conclusion.
Conclusion A short line about the conclusion you have come up with
after looking at the image. This can be a personal interpretation or
opinion of the image. Make sure to save enough time to get your
Strategies:
Read Aloud
o
Use the 30-40 seconds before the microphone opens to skim the text
and understand the topic. Make sure you read the text and understand
what it says
Describe Image
o
Identify the main features, the names of the features and variables in
labels
The more you say, the more thorough your description will be
Scoring:
Read Aloud
Content
Pronunciation
Oral fluency
Describe Image
Content
Pronunciation
Oral fluency