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PTE Academic / UKVI Exam Pattern - Listening
The PTE Listening module of PTE Academic / UKVI is the fourth and final part of the test. It tests a test taker's ability to listen and understand English speech in academic contexts. This is the final and longest section of the PTE Academic / UKVI Exam & consists of eight item types. There is a collective timer for all questions, so time management is extremely important. The questions are based on audio or video clips, which begin to play automatically. The test takers will have to listen to audio recordings and select, drag and drop, or type their responses using a mouse, a keyboard, and a headset. One can hear each audio or video clip only once and is allowed to take notes. The responses are scored by an automated system based on various criteria such as comprehension, analysis, and vocabulary. PTE Listening practice is an important aspect of PTE preparation & PTE Listening test can be taken on Alfa PTE to gauge one’s performance.
Summarize Spoken Text
Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers
Listening Fill in the Blanks
Highlight Correct Summary
Multiple Choice, Single Answer
Select Missing Words
Highlight Incorrect Words
Write From Dictation
Summarize Spoken Text
A student will need to write a summary of an audio lecture in about 50 - 70 words. The student’s Listening & Writing skills will be assessed in this question and the time will not be carried forward to the next question.
| Task | Skills assessed | Prompt length | Time to answer | Number of questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| After listening to a recording, write a 50 - 70 word summary | Listening and Writing | 60 - 90 seconds | 10 minutes | 1 |
Task
After listening to a recording, write a 50 - 70 word summary
Skills assessed
Listening and Writing
Prompt length
60 - 90 seconds
Time to answer
10 minutes
Number of questions
1
How to Respond to This Task?
For this type of question, you can hear a recording and then write about what you grasped from the lecture in 50 to 70 words.
10 minutes are provided to listen and write up what you heard.
The sound will play by itself and can only be heard once.
Word Count at the bottom will tell you how many words you've written. Your summary should have 50 words at least and no more than 70 words.
You can use the following cut, copy, and paste buttons while writing your description for this PTE exam:
- Cut: Click "Cut" next to the word you want to delete.
- Copy: Click "Copy" next to the word you want to copy.
- Mark the place where you want to put the text and press "Paste."
Task is graded based on: Content, form, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling.
FAQs
Here are answers to some of the frequently asked questions.
What is this task?
You will need to listen to a recording and write a 50–70 word summary of the main points.
How is it scored?
AI scoring evaluates content coverage, grammar, and word count.
How can I practice this task?
You will need to practice using Alfa PTE mock tests, sectional mock tests, and practice questions, focusing on note-taking and summarizing skills.
How much time do I have?
You will have 10 minutes per task to complete your summary.
What are common mistakes to avoid?
You will need to avoid missing key points, writing too little or too much, or copying verbatim.
