20 PTE Tricks in 20 Minutes That Can Take You From 0 to 90!

Summary

In this video, Nakul from Skills PT Academy reveals 20 essential tricks for acing the PTE exam. The tips cover strategies for various sections such as speaking, listening, reading, and writing, including tricks for read aloud, repeat sentence, describe image, and summarize spoken text. Nakul emphasizes the importance of fluency, effective time management, and mastering key skills like collocations and sentence building. Additionally, he highlights the use of visual memory exercises to improve retention for repeat sentence and write-from-dictation tasks. These tricks, backed by expert guidance, aim to help candidates achieve high PTE scores.

Takeaways

• 😀 Focus on fluency, not perfection, for PTE Read Aloud. It's worth only a small number of marks (max 4-5).
• 😀 For PTE Repeat Sentence, aim to replicate 50-60% of the sentence order. The flow matters more than perfect repetition.
• 😀 Always click 'Next' right after you finish speaking to avoid external noise or microphone issues affecting your score.
• 😀 Keep your eyes open during Repeat Sentence tasks to ensure you're speaking when the mic turns on. Don’t rely on the beep.
• 😀 In Describe Image, focus on describing 3 key ideas from the image. Fluency is more important than finding the ‘perfect’ content.
• 😀 Ensure your pen cap is closed after each lecture or group discussion to prevent ink from drying out. Small but important for the exam.
• 😀 Don’t fall for the myth that yelling increases your speaking score. Speak at an optimal volume to avoid issues with the technology.
• 😀 Use copy-paste effectively for Summarize Written Text. Retain original content with minimal changes, and add a few connectors.
• 😀 Avoid wasting time on dummy modules in the Listening section. Just answer quickly and move on to more important tasks.
• 😀 Improve your sentence-building skills using tools like Sentence Builder to help with grammar, tone, and clarity in both speaking and writing tasks.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the 'Read Aloud' task in the PTE exam?

The 'Read Aloud' task is primarily a dummy module that contributes very few marks (maximum of 4-5 marks). It is not necessary to practice extensively for this task as it has minimal impact on your overall score.

How should you approach the 'Repeat Sentence' task for maximum score?

In 'Repeat Sentence,' focus on fluency rather than perfect content reproduction. You don’t need to match 100% of the sentence verbatim. A 50-60% match with good fluency will still earn full marks.

Why is it important to click the 'Next' button immediately after completing a speaking task?

Clicking the 'Next' button immediately after finishing a speaking task ensures that the microphone is turned off before any external noise is picked up, avoiding any interference with the recording.

What are the best strategies for 'Describe Image' in the PTE exam?

For 'Describe Image,' focus on identifying three key elements in the image and speaking fluently about them. Avoid spending too much time trying to find the perfect idea or keyword as it will not affect your score.

What should you do when taking notes during the 'Retail Lecture' task?

Always close the pen cap after taking notes during the 'Retail Lecture' task. If the pen dries up, you could risk losing valuable time when writing notes for the next task.

How should you handle loud students during the speaking section?

If another student is excessively loud and disrupting your speaking task, raise your hand and request that the invigilator intervene. It’s important not to fall for the myth that speaking loudly will increase your score.

What is the 'Grammar and Context' method in the PTE exam?

The 'Grammar and Context' method involves understanding the grammar rules and applying them based on the context of the sentence. This technique helps you solve reading fill-in-the-blank tasks by choosing the correct connectors and conjunctions based on the meaning of the sentence.

How can you improve your performance in 'Reading Fill in the Blanks' tasks?

Improving your performance in 'Reading Fill in the Blanks' tasks involves learning collocations (word pairs that commonly go together) such as 'depend on,' 'addicted to,' or 'allocated to.' Understanding these common word combinations will make these tasks much easier.

What should you do after completing an essay in the PTE academic test?

After completing an essay, don’t waste time reading the instructions for the next section. Click 'Next' and move on quickly to avoid losing valuable time in the reading section, which is more important for scoring.

What steps should you take to ensure that 'Write from Dictation' tasks are saved correctly?

After completing 'Write from Dictation,' immediately click the 'Submit' button instead of waiting for the timer to expire. If you fail to submit the answer manually, your dictation might not be processed properly, leading to a score reduction.