PTE Core

PTE Core Exam Overview

The PTE Core is a computer-based English proficiency test designed for immigration and work purposes, rather than academic admissions. It evaluates practical English skills through Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing tasks, with an AI-driven scoring system ensuring fairness and accuracy. The test takes about 2 hours and consists of 49 to 54 tasks across 19 different question types.

Test Format

Speaking & Writing (Integrated)

This section assesses pronunciation, fluency, and coherence in writing. The key tasks include:

Read Aloud: Read a short passage (up to 60 words) aloud.
Repeat Sentence: Listen and repeat a sentence (3-9 seconds long).
Describe Image: Explain key details of an image within 40 seconds.
Respond to a Situation: Answer questions based on a given scenario.
Answer Short Question: Provide a one-word or short-phrase answer.
Summarize Written Text: Read a passage (up to 200 words) and summarize it in 25-50 words.
Write Email: Write an email response of 80-120 words.

Reading

This section evaluates comprehension and grammar skills through five question types:

Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks: Select words to complete a 200-word text.
Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer: Choose multiple correct answers after reading a 275-word passage.
Reorder Paragraph: Arrange jumbled sentences in the correct order.
Fill in the Blanks: Drag and drop words into a text with missing words.
Multiple Choice, Single Answer: Choose the best response for a question on a short passage.

Listening

The listening section consists of seven tasks based on audio or video clips, played only once:

Summarize Spoken Text: Write a summary (20-30 words) of an audio clip (45-75 seconds).
Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer: Choose correct answers after listening to a recording.
Fill in the Blanks: Complete a transcript based on an audio clip.
Multiple Choice, Single Answer: Pick the best summary of an audio clip (30-60 seconds).
Select Missing Word: Choose the correct word(s) to complete an audio clip (20-70 seconds).
Highlight Incorrect Words: Identify words that differ from the transcript while listening.
Write from Dictation: Listen to short sentences (3-5 seconds each) and type them accurately.

Scoring & Results

Scores range from 10 to 90 based on AI evaluation.
Results are typically available within 48 hours.
The PTE Core score aligns with Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels, which are essential for Canadian immigration applications.

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