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🎧PTE Academic30 dk
ListeningPTE Academic Exam Guide
30
minutes
15
questions
7
task type
Write from Dictation has highest weighting.
Tested Skills
Note-takingComprehensionSpellingMemory
Question Types
1Summarize Spoken Text
2Multiple Choice Listening
3Fill in the Blanks (Listening)
4Highlight Correct Summary
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Task Types
PTE Academic Listening
1
Summarize Spoken Text
Summarize lecture in 50-70 words
Strategies:
- •Take notes
- •Main idea + 2-3 supporting points
2
Multiple Choice Listening
Single or multiple choice from audio
Strategies:
- •Read question first
- •Take notes
3
Fill in the Blanks (Listening)
Fill gaps in transcript
Strategies:
- •Spelling is critical
- •Watch out for homophones
4
Highlight Correct Summary
Select correct summary of audio
Strategies:
- •Eliminate wrong details
5
Select Missing Word
Predict word cut off at end of recording
Strategies:
- •Use context + logic
6
Highlight Incorrect Words
Mark incorrect words in transcript
Strategies:
- •Read while listening
- •Each difference = 1 error
7
Write from Dictation
Write sentence exactly as heard
Strategies:
- •Spelling is very important
- •Take notes, then write
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Golden Tips
- ✓Practice WFD a lot - highest score contribution
- ✓Use template for SST
- ✓For HIW, read first then listen
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Common Mistakes
- ✗Spelling errors in WFD
- ✗Exceeding word count in SST
- ✗Over/under marking in HIW
Preparation Resources
Recommended resources for Listening section
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Practice
WFD Prediction List
Frequently appearing sentences
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Template
SST Template
Summary writing template
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