This week's sessions
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- Speaking warm-up with timersDo one of each speaking task with the real timers. Focus on starting quickly and never restarting.
- Mock test 3: Speaking & WritingDo Part 1 of the mock test in one sitting. It takes about an hour, so set aside the time. Record your speaking answers if you can.
- Mock test 3: Reading and ListeningDo Part 2 (Reading) and Part 3 (Listening) of the same mock test, without pausing. Set aside about an hour.
- Review task by taskGo through this week's lesson checklist with your mock answers. Choose the one or two tasks that lost the most points.
- Daily practice and your next stepDo today's ten daily questions. Then decide: repeat a week of this plan for your weakest task, or move on to the next level.
This week's lesson: a full mock test and your last weeks before the test
You've practised the most important task types. This week you'll take a full mock test, check your weakest tasks, and plan the days before your real test.
Take the mock like the real test
- Use headphones and a quiet room. Speak at a normal volume.
- Do the parts in order: Speaking & Writing, then Reading, then Listening. If you can't do it all at once, split it over two days.
- No pausing and no dictionary. Your practice is only useful if the conditions are real.
Review your mock task by task
Our mock tests show your accuracy, not a PTE score. Use them to find which tasks are losing points. Check these in order.
Speaking
- Did you start every answer within about three seconds?
- Did you restart, or pause for more than a second? Listen back and count.
- Did you use your templates for Describe Image, Retell Lecture and Respond to a Situation?
Writing
- Was your Summarize Written Text one sentence of 5–75 words?
- Did your essay answer the exact question, in four paragraphs, with 200–300 words?
- How many spelling mistakes did you make?
Listening
- In Write from Dictation, which words did you miss? Small words, endings or spelling?
- In Highlight Incorrect Words, did you click words you weren't sure about?
Reading
- In Fill in the Blanks, were your mistakes about grammar, meaning or look-alike words?
- In Reorder Paragraphs, did you choose the right first sentence?
Choose one or two tasks to fix
Don't try to fix everything. Choose the one or two tasks where you lost the most points, then repeat that week of the plan. For example, if Write from Dictation is weak, repeat week 3.
Compare with your official scores
Your dashboard asks for your latest official PTE scores, or scores from an official Pearson practice test. Compare each skill with the plan's targets: Listening 47, Reading 48, Writing 51, Speaking 54. The skill with the biggest gap is your focus.
The last week before your test
- Practise a little every day: five Read Aloud texts, ten Repeat Sentences, ten Write from Dictation sentences.
- Write one timed essay three or four days before the test, then stop and review your spelling list.
- Don't change your methods now. Use the templates and routines you've practised.
- Prepare the practical details: your ID, the test centre address, your travel time, and a good night's sleep.
On test day
- Speaking: start quickly, keep a steady speed, and never restart.
- Writing: count your words. One sentence for the summary.
- Reading and Listening: grammar first in every gap, and check your spelling.
What's next
If your official scores are at or above the Competent minimums, well done. If you want a higher level, the PTE Proficient plan is your next step.
Weekly check: Full PTE mock test
A new full-length test with all 22 task types. Note your accuracy in each part, then type your latest official scores into your dashboard.
When you finish, come back to your plan home: your dashboard updates with the new score.
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