The Pearson Test of English (PTE) is a paperless examination. The actual test will be taken at a Pearson test centre. In Australia, these are located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. An erasable notebook booklet and a marker will be given by the exam administrator so you can take down notes. Only a computer …
What PTE Score means ‘Proficient Engish’?
English language ability is extremely important for someone applying for skilled migration to Australia. However, the requirement of the ability level will depend on the subclass of the visa applied for, namely, General Skilled Migration (GSM) visa, Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS visa) and Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa. Depending on the requirement of the respective visa type, one has …
PTE Read Aloud Tips – How to Score Higher in the ‘Read Aloud’ Section of the PTE Academic Test
The ‘read aloud’ section of the test can be, especially for non-native English speakers, an especially stressful part of the exam. It is a strange feeling, having a one-sided conversation with a computer and not getting any sort of feedback, but the best way to do well is to simply get used to it through practice. We list below …
PTE Essay Writing Tips –Tips to Score Higher on the Essay Question
If you prepare carefully, the essay question is a great opportunity to boost your score on the PTE Academic test. The first, and most obvious point, is that the essay you write needs to be about the topic in the ‘prompt’ – that is, in the box displayed. If you write about a different topic, no matter how well you …
PTE Tips and Tricks – Three Tips to Boost your PTE Exam Score Instantly – Without Studying
It sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Three PTE tips to instantly boost your results on the PTE exam, without putting in any work! This isn’t voodoo magic, just benefiting from a deep understanding of how this test is structured and assessed. Unlike some other English tests, PTE Academic is completely computer-based, which means there is naturally going …