PTE Master Class - Helping You Migrate and Study Abroad

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PTE

Master Class
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What PTE stands for and the modules.

• The Pearson Test of English Academic is a
  computer-based academic English language test
  aimed at non-native English speakers wanting to
  study abroad.
• It tests Reading, Writing, Listening and
  Speaking.
• PTE Academic is the worlds leading
  computer-based test of English for study abroad
  and immigration.
• Typically, PTE Academic results are available
  within five business days.

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Where can you go with PTE Academic?

• PTE Academic is accepted for study applications
  by thousands of academic programs around the
  world and approved by the Australian, UK New
  Zealand Governments for all student visa and
  migration applications.
• Worldwide, institutions in many popular
  destinations are continuing to grow their
  recognition of PTE Academic, expanding
  opportunities for study abroad.

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What score do I need?

• Each institution chooses how to set their scores.
  
• Typically, you will need to achieve the following
  minimum scores
• Foundation courses minimum score of between
  3650
• Undergraduate degrees minimum score of between
  5160
• Postgraduate degrees minimum score between of
  5767

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How do our scores compare with IELTS and TOEFL?

• PTE scores relate to two other commonly accepted
  English tests, IELTS and TOEFL. Recent research
  highlights the relationship between respective
  scores known as 'concordance' and recent
  updates made in December 2020.

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Brief information about each question type
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Brief information about each question
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Brief information about each question
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Item Scoring An Overview

• All items in PTE Academic are machine scored.
• Scores for some item types are based on
  correctness alone, while others are based on
  correctness, formal aspects and the quality of
  the response.
• Formal aspects refer to the form of the response
  for example, whether it is over or under the word
  limit for a particular item type.
• The quality of the response is represented in the
  enabling skills. For example, in the item type
  Re-tell lecture the response is scored on
  enabling skills such as oral fluency and
  pronunciation.
• Scores for item types assessing speaking and
  writing skills are generated by automated scoring
  systems.

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There are two types of scoring
Correct or incorrect
Partial credit
Some item types are scored as either correct or
incorrect. If responses are correct, 1 score
point will be given, but if they are incorrect,
no score points are awarded.
Other item types are scored as correct, partially
correct or incorrect. If responses to these items
are correct, the maximum score points available
for each item type will be received. If they are
partly correct, some score points will be given,
but less than the maximum available for the item
type. If responses are incorrect, no score points
will be received.
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Scoring criteria Pronunciation and Oral fluency
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Scoring criteria Pronunciation and Oral fluency
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Things to remember while practising and getting
higher score

• Fluency is your first priority in speaking
  module. Avoid taking long pauses, do not
  re-correct if you have said anything wrong.
• Focus on your intonation. Be natural while
  speaking and pay attention to where and when to
  stress on a particular sentence.
• Practice using complex and compound sentences for
  Writing Task.
• Plan your essay before you start writing.
• Be careful with typos.
• Time management is very crucial.
• Read the question before you read the passage.
• Practice note-taking.
• Familiarize yourself with the native English
  accent for the listening module.

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