PTE @ Glance

Speaking ( 70-90 mins Including Writing)	Read aloud :  Preparation time: 35 seconds Task: To read the given text clearly & aloud Strategy: Take appropriate pauses and stress important words. Learn Intonations. Total 6-8 questions
	Repeat sentence: A sentence comprised of 8-10 words (approx.) has to be spoken precisely and accurately. Strategy: Focus on the phrasing and check intonations. Speak precisely. Total 10-12 questions
	Describe Image: Represent the given    image analytically. The image can vary  (Bar, Table, Pie-chart, Diagram, map)  Strategy: Use required vocab . Give clear  Interpretation and focus on extreme  Values.Maintain Fluency  Prep. Time : 25 seconds, Recording time:  40 seconds.  Total 6-8 questions
	Re-tell lecture: A lecture will be played , ranging 90 seconds & recording time will be 40 seconds. The lecture has to be spoken in own words. Strategy : Concentrate on the crucial vocabs where the lecture revolves and also emphasize the Fluency on the given topic. Make notes if necessary Total 2-4 questions
	Answer short question: A question is being asked and the answer is to be given in a word or two often three. Probably the easiest, simply understand the question and interpret correct ans. Total 10-12 questions.
Writing	Summarize written text: Summarize the given text which would be maximum of 300 words. Note: Only one sentence should be there. i.e. only one fullstop. Its recommended to write 20-40 words for decent length. The writing should be based on your own understanding containing factual information. Time: 10 Mins Total: 2-3 questions
	Write essay: Elaborate the given topic. Represent the Brain-stormed points coherently. Support an opinion with details Write as per topic Correct Grammar, Spelling and mechanics are required. Relevant examples can also be added. Note: Length has to be atleast 200-300 words, scoring will be affected if the length is lesser or higher than specified range. Essays are debate oriented particularly Agree or Disagree. Allotted time: 20Mins.

Reading (30-40 mins)	Multiple choice, choose single answer: Total questions: 2-3 Note: Read the passage and check the important key words given in the question. Choose any one option which is most likely to be considered and eliminate the least likeable options
	Multiple choice, choose multiple answers Total questions : 2-3 Note:  Read the passage and check the important key words given in the question. Choose any one option which is most likely to be considered and eliminate the least likeable options ( This is the only part where points get deducted , For Ex: 1 for correct and -1 for incorrect and maximum score can be 0, no negative marking)
	Re-order paragraphs: Total questions : 2-3 Identify the main idea and then the theme. Understand difference between connotation & denotation Categorize information in logical sequence Note important details and find “connectives”
	Fill in the blanks Total questions: 5-6 Understand the given text. If the sentence signifies positive meaning, find positive word and if its negative , vice-versa Also note: it should sense grammatically correct. Find “subject” in the sentence.
	Fill in the blanks-2 Total questions: 5-6  Understand the given text. If the sentence   signifies positive meaning, find positive        word and if its negative, vice-versa  Also note: it should sense grammatically correct. Find subject in the sentence. Eliminate the given options which are least possible. Skim overall text once to get brief idea.

  

         

Listening (45-60 mins)	Summarize spoken text: Total questions: 2-3 Time allotted : 20-30 mins.(10 mins each) Approach: After listening the audio which can be focused on any subject, the summary has to be written for the same within 50-70 words. The words should not be higher or lesser than specified limit. Strategy: Listen acutely and note key-words. And, check for spelling as well as grammar errors
	Multiple choice, choose multiple answers: Total questions: 2-3 Approach: Understand the general flow by speaker and try to anticipate the answer form the given option. ( For every correct 1 point and incorrect -1, and least would be 0)
	Fill in the blanks: Total questions:2-3 Approach: The transcription and audio will have the same content. Here the candidate is required to fill the missing words , narrated in audio. This part should requires accuracy
	Highlight correct summary: Total question: 2-3 Approach: Listen the audio precisely and out of the given summary, select the relevant one. Moreover prior skimming is also required which can ensure correct answer
	Multiple choice, choose single answer: Total questions : 2-3 Approach: Listen to the audio and stay concentrated on every detail which can help to find the correct answer from the given options.
	Select missing word: Total question: 2-3 Approach: Here the question will end with a beep and the examinee has to find the correct answer from the given options. It’s all about anticipating the answer. The context has to be understood primarily
	Highlight incorrect words: Total question: 2-3 Approach: The transcript will contain few incorrect words and the same should be highlighted by listening the given audio. The easiest of all and requires  minute attention
	Write from dictation: Total questions: 3-4 Approach: Type the answer which is narrated in the audio. The recording lasts for 3-5 seconds