SKILLS PTE ACADEMIC

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Last min cheat codes for all modules
Mistakes to avoid
Things to carry to the exam
How to beat nervousness
SKILLS PTE ACADEMIC
Read aloud
Don’t fumble
Be fluent
Don’t give intonation
It will not take more than 20 seconds
Click next immediately once finished
Avoid one line strategy
Don’t worry too much about pronunciation, work on giving crisp clarity
If you feel nervous, just smile and believe in yourself.
If someone is screaming, complain
Repeat sentence
Don’t fumble
Be fluent
Don’t worry too much about content
Listen to 60% and speak 60%
Don’t close your eyes. Open eyes. See if the recording is on; then
speak
Avoid adding fillers just to improve fluency. Listening marks may
go down
Describe image
Don’t fumble
Be fluent
Don’t worry about content
Any template is fine
Avoid using too much keywords from template
Speak for 20-25 seconds. enough
Retell lecture
Don’t fumble
Be fluent
Add phrases. Instead of keywords
Any template is fine
Speak for 25-30 seconds. Enough
Don’t worry about grammar while speaking
If you have written less phrases, repeat the phrases
Answer short questions
Speak if you know the answers
Otherwise, speak something related to the questions
Otherwise, repeat the question
It is not a priority
Summarize written text
Use two full sentences. Add a connector AND, put a comma
before connector. In the end add a full stop.
Don’t try to write on your own using your own words
40-50 words ideal
If I finish in 5min, remaining time, can I use it for next module ??
Essay
Use any template. At least use the one which demands you to
write 4-5 sentences on your own.
Use a mixture of simple sentence, compound sentence, complex
sentence
Proofread for spellings and grammar
210 words ideal
If I finish in 15min, remaining time, can I use it for next module ??
Reading writing fill in the blanks ( very important)
Don’t take more than 2.5 min per question
Use collocation knowledge and grammar knowledge for
those which are based on collocations and grammar
Context based ones will take time and give time
Be at peace and solve it conveniently
Choose multiple answer
Select one and move on
Don’t spend more than 1 second
Reorder paragraph
Don’t spend more than 1.5 min
Hardly contributes 4-6 marks
Not a priority
Reading fill in the blanks ( very important)
Don’t take more than 2.5 min per question
Use collocation knowledge and grammar knowledge for
those which are based on collocations and grammar
Context based ones will take time and give time
Be at peace and solve it conveniently
Choose single answer
Select one and move on
Don’t spend more than 1 second
Summarize spoken text
Use any template which demands you to write 4-5 phrases
If possible, use a mix of simple compound and complex
sentences
Write 65-70 words if possible
Proof read for spelling
Use complete 10 min. if you save time here, it will not
carried forward
Choose multiple answer( not a priority)
Select one and move on
Try solving it while the audio plays. Once audio ends,
next button activates
If you know the answer, select the right answer
Else click one randomly and move on
Listening fill in the blanks (priority)
Listen and use grammar concepts to discern “s” and
“ed” sounds
Write the correct spelling
Write directly into the computer if your typing speed is
good
Highlight correct summary( not a priority)
Select one and move on
Try solving it while the audio plays. Once audio ends,
next button activates
If you know the answer, select the right answer
Else click one randomly and move on
Choose single answer( not a priority)
Select one and move on
Try solving it while the audio plays. Once audio ends,
next button activates
If you know the answer, select the right answer
Else click one randomly and move on
Select missing word( not a priority)
Select one and move on
Try solving it while the audio plays. Once audio ends,
next button activates
If you know the answer, select the right answer
Else click one randomly and move on
Highlight incorrect words
Listen and read( don’t read what you listen)
Negative marking.
Select the answer only if you are confident
Write from dictation (very important)
Listen and write quickly
Make use of short notes
Expand every word
Add extra words
Add extra spellings
Add “a an the of in on to as was is are”
Reading writing fill in the blanks ( very important)
Don’t take more than 2.5 min per question
Use collocation knowledge and grammar knowledge for
those which are based on collocations and grammar
Context based ones will take time and give time
Be at peace and solve it conveniently
SKILLS PTE ACADEMIC
Studying till late night and reduce sleeping time
Reaching exam on time
Writing down the templates before the start of the
exam
Keeping the pen’s cap open after retell lecture
Not clicking submit button after last write from
dictation
SKILLS PTE ACADEMIC
Only passport and appointment schedule
Not even watch, belt or any belongings
SKILLS PTE ACADEMIC
Don’t inform your family member that you are going to
give exam -> get 90 and surprise them
Don’t worry about results - if not this time, there is
always a next time
Taking deep breaths help
smiling at regular intervals help