Why PTE(Pearson Test of English) ?
Fully computerized:
PTE academic exam is entirely computer based devoid of any sort of human intervention. It eliminates any sort of bias arising from cultural or personality differences. Unlike IELTS which is a paper based exam where subjectivity can influence the outcome, PTE remains thoroughly objective in assessment, where the only criteria is performance.
Results are quicker:
Reduced wait time is another benefit of taking a PTE test. Assessment is instantaneous as it’s a computer based exam. Results are sent to the takers within 5 working days. That’s the maximum turn-around time. Most of the test takers get their results within 2 days of appearing in the test. Other language based exams take a while to prepare results, IELTS for instance may take as many as two weeks and even more at times.
Test dates are flexible:
This is another advantage for the test takers. Students can take the test 363 days a year. There are 14 authorized centers for PTE. One can easily choose the nearest PTE center on a suitable for appearing in the test.
Comprehensive analysis:
PTE is a comprehensive test which assesses not only the test taker’s communicative ability (Reading, Speaking, Writing & Listening), but also their enabling skills such as Grammar, Vocabulary, Fluency, Spelling, Pronunciation and so forth).
TEST FORMATE
SPEAKING & WRITING (77 – 93 minutes) | READING (32 – 41 minutes) | LISTENING (45 – 57 minutes) |
Personal Introduction. Read aloud. Repeat sentence. Describe image. Re-tell lecture. Answer short question. Summarize written text. Essay (20mins). |
Multiple-choice, choose single answer. Multiple-choice, choose multiple answers. Re-order paragraphs. Reading: Fill in the blanks Reading and writing: Fill in the blanks. |
Summarize spoken text. Multiple choice questions. Fill the blanks. Highlight the correct summary. Multiple choice questions. Select missing word. Highlight incorrect words. Write from dictation. |