PTE Academic Test Format
Detailed breakdown of all 20 question types in PTE Academic
Part 1: Speaking & Writing
77-93 minutesPersonal Introduction
Introduce yourself briefly. This is sent to institutions but not scored.
Read Aloud
Read a text aloud. Tests pronunciation and oral fluency.
Repeat Sentence
Listen and repeat the sentence exactly as you hear it.
Describe Image
Describe an image (graph, chart, map, etc.) in detail.
Re-tell Lecture
Listen to a lecture and retell the main points in your own words.
Answer Short Question
Answer simple questions with one or a few words.
Summarize Written Text
Summarize a passage in one sentence (5-75 words).
Essay Writing
Write an argumentative essay (200-300 words) on a given topic.
Part 2: Reading
32-41 minutesReading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks
Select appropriate words from dropdown menus to complete the text.
Multiple Choice (Single)
Choose one correct answer from multiple options.
Re-order Paragraphs
Arrange text boxes in the correct logical order.
Reading: Fill in the Blanks
Drag words from a box to fill blanks in the text.
Multiple Choice (Multiple)
Select all correct answers (more than one may be correct).
Part 3: Listening
45-57 minutesSummarize Spoken Text
Write a summary (50-70 words) of the audio lecture.
Multiple Choice (Multiple)
Select multiple correct answers based on the audio.
Fill in the Blanks
Type missing words while listening to the recording.
Highlight Correct Summary
Choose the paragraph that best summarizes the recording.
Multiple Choice (Single)
Choose one correct answer based on the audio.
Select Missing Word
Select the word that completes the audio at the beep.
Highlight Incorrect Words
Click on words that differ from what the speaker says.
Write from Dictation
Type the sentence exactly as you hear it.
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