Key information

  • Delivery

    Online, Self-Study

  • Estimated study time

    10 hours

  • Length of Access

    6 months

Your guide to PTE Speaking and Writing

This course will give you an in-depth overview of what you can expect when attempting the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Part 1 Speaking and Writing. Learn about the different Speaking and Writing tasks, how long you have to complete these, and helpful hints on how to prepare for them.

What you'll learn

Gain an in-depth understanding of what to expect in the speaking and writing sections of the PTE.

  • Test Overview

  • Test Sections Explained

  • Section 1 - Speaking

  • Section 2 - Speaking

  • Section 3-4 Writing

  • Section 5 - Writing

  • Section 6 - Writing

  • Helpful hints

How you'll learn

This course is fully online and self-paced, allowing you to study when it’s convenient for you. We expect this course to take a minimum of 10 hours to complete. Learning content includes comprehensive explanations, activities and short videos. There are no formal assignments required for this course, however, all participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Pearson Test of English (PTE) Explained - Part 1 Speaking and Writing

    • Welcome

    • Introduction Video

    • Test Overview
  • 2

    Test Sections Explained

    • General Instructions
  • 3

    Section 1: Speaking - 1 min (approx)

    • Task 1: Introduce yourself

    • Task 1: Introduce yourself
  • 4

    Section 2: Speaking - 30-35 mins (approx)

    • Task 2: Read a Text Aloud

    • Task 2: Read a Text Aloud

    • Task 3: Repeat a Sentence You Hear

    • Task 3: Repeat a Sentence You Hear

    • Task 4: Describe What You Can See in an Image on the Screen

    • Task 4: Describe What You Can See in an Image on the Screen

    • Task 5: Retell a Lecture

    • Task 5: Retell a Lecture

    • Task 6: Answer Short Questions

    • Task 6: Answer Short Questions
  • 5

    Section 3-4: Writing - 20 minutes (approx)

    • Writing Task 1 - Summarise a Written Text

    • Writing Task 1 - Summarise a Written Text
  • 6

    Section 5: Writing - 20 minutes (approx)

    • Writing Task 2 - Write an essay

    • Writing Task 2 - Write an essay
  • 7

    Section 6: Writing - 10-20 minutes (approx)

    • Writing Task 3 - Summarise Another Written Text OR Write Another Essay
  • 8

    Helpful Tips

    • Tips and Tricks to Improve your PTE Score
  • 9

    Survey

    • Survey: Please Complete