PTE Speaking & Writing
The Speaking & Writing module is the first section of the PTE Academic. It tests your ability to produce spoken and written English in an academic setting. Because it is highly integrated, your performance here directly impacts your Reading and Listening scores.
1. Speaking: Fluency and Pronunciation
The AI algorithm focuses on your "Oral Fluency" and "Pronunciation" more than the complexity of your ideas.
- Read Aloud: Focus on natural phrasing and intonation. Practice at Read Aloud.
- Repeat Sentence: Replicate the speaker's rhythm and stress.
- Describe Image: Use a structured template to maintain a constant flow. Explore Describe Image Guide.
- Re-tell Lecture: Note down keywords and use them in a pre-learned sentence structure.
2. Writing: Precision and Format
In the Writing tasks, the computer checks for "Form" (word count) and "Grammar/Spelling" accuracy.
- Summarize Written Text: You must write exactly one sentence between 5 and 75 words.
- Essay Writing: Maintain a word count between 200–300 words. Master this at PTE Essay Writing.
- Consistency: Do not mix British and American English spellings in the same response.
3. Integrated Scoring Breakdown
Many tasks in this section provide marks to other modules. This is a core PTE Strategy:
Speaking Tasks Affect...
- Reading Score: via Read Aloud
- Listening Score: via Repeat Sentence & Re-tell Lecture
Writing Tasks Affect...
- Reading Score: via Summarize Written Text
- Listening Score: via Answer Short Question
4. Training and Mock Tests
Success comes from consistent practice using exam-like conditions.
- Start with individual Test Exercises for each task.
- Take full section mocks at Speaking & Writing Tests.
- Manage your pace with the Time Management Guide.
5. Recommended Resources
Preparation
Advanced Training
Moving on to the next part? Check out PTE Reading or view the Test Format.
PTE Academic Pages Overview
Core
- PTE Academic
- PTE Academic Overview
- PTE Academic Preparation
- PTE Study Plan
- PTE Academic Training Plan
- PTE Tips
- PTE Strategy
- PTE Time Management
Test & Scores
Speaking & Writing
- PTE Speaking & Writing
- PTE Speaking & Writing Tests
- PTE Read Aloud
- PTE Repeat Sentence
- PTE Describe Image
- PTE Re-tell Lecture
- PTE Answer Short Question
- PTE Essay Writing
Reading
PTE Academic Pages Overview
Core
- PTE Academic
- PTE Academic Overview
- PTE Academic Preparation
- PTE Study Plan
- PTE Academic Training Plan
- PTE Tips
- PTE Strategy
- PTE Time Management
Test & Scores
Speaking & Writing
- PTE Speaking & Writing
- PTE Speaking & Writing Tests
- PTE Read Aloud
- PTE Repeat Sentence
- PTE Describe Image
- PTE Re-tell Lecture
- PTE Answer Short Question
- PTE Essay Writing