Listening study materials and Practice Questions
Although dictation is one of the most important questions in Listening as well as in PTE as a whole, most students struggle to remember the whole sentence. However, do you really need a great memory in listening? In fact, is it really about memory or there are some tips and tricks? Watch this video until …
PTE Listening: How to remember a complete sentence in Dictation Read More »
Type as many correct words as you can remember into the response box in the correct order You will score points for every correct word that you write in the response box. If you can remember a word but you are not sure where it goes in the sentence, use your knowledge of English grammar …
In the 1 seconds, before the recording begins, you cannot read word-for-word, but you can skim the transcription. Focus on the words that give you information: e.g., nouns, adjectives and verbs. Decide what the general topic is. This will help you pick out words that do not fit this topic area, as you read and …
For each item in this task, there are three to five response options but only ONE option is correct. At the end of the recording, click on the option you think is correct. The next recording does not begin playing until you click ‘Next’. So you have a little time to think about your answer. …
You do not need to guess to select missing words Read More »
For listening multiple-choice questions, the main part of the question tells you what to listen for. In the 5 seconds before the recording begins, quickly read the question and answer options to make sure you understand the topic. If you think you are a slow reader or the options are too long to read, then …
Avoid negative marking in “Multiple Choice Questions” Read More »
Don’t read the options before or while you are listening to the recording as there is too much to read, and this will distract you. Instead, note down the key ideas on your erasable note board booklet as you listen (e.g., keywords and phrases, numbers, names and dates and any information that is highlighted by …
Do not read everything in Highlight Correct Summary Read More »
Skim the text before the recording begins In the 7 seconds before the recording begins, you only have time to skim the text. As you do this, ignore the gaps and try to get an overall idea of what the text is about. This will help you recognise the words that fit the gaps, as …
In the 7 seconds before the recording begins, read the question and get ready to take notes to help you answer. Taking notes is likely to be more helpful than trying to select options while you listen because you may not hear the information in the same order as the options. Note down details (e.g., …
When you take notes using an erasable note board booklet, while you listen to the recording, make sure you note down the supporting points as well as the main idea. From your notes, you can then summarise the main point and refer briefly to the essential supporting points, which will gain you good marks for …
You can summarise spoken text without understanding everything Read More »
Take notes Taking notes is of immense value in in Summarise Spoken Text. It helps you get an overview of the subject and mull over the organisation of the content. In certain circumstances, it aids your recall of the topic and the supporting ideas. In most of the situation, we can take good notes, if …
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