PTE Listening Practice

Gurully’s free PTE listening practice will help you in developing the skills needed to excel in this section. You'll find a range of full practice tests that mirror the actual exam, allowing you to improve your listening comprehension, note-taking, and ability to answer different question types. By doing PTE listening practice, you will be able to tackle this section confidently and accurately.

PTE Listening Practice Questions

Understand listening section question types.

Summarise Spoken Text

In this task, you will listen to an audio recording and write a brief summary. For PTE Academic, write 50–70 words in 10 minutes & for PTE Core, write 20–30 words within 8 minutes.

Prompt Length Skills Assessed No. of Question
60-90 Seconds (PTE Academic) & 45-75 (PTE Core) Listening & Writing 1-2

Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers

In this task, you will listen to a recording and respond to a multiple-choice question. Select all the options that correctly answer the question, as there may be more than one correct response.

Prompt Length Skills Assessed No. of Question
40-90 Seconds (PTE Academic) & 50-90 (PTE Core) Listening 1-2

Fill in the Blanks

In this task, you will be provided with a transcript of an audio recording that contains missing words. You have to fill in the blanks by typing the missing words.

Prompt Length Skills Assessed No. of Question
30-60 Seconds Listening & Writing 2-3

Highlight Correct Summary (Only In PTE Academic)

In this task, you will listen to a recording and identify the summary that best aligns with its content. The audio will play automatically and can be heard only once. Among the given options, only one is correct.

Prompt Length Skills Assessed No. of Question
30-90 Seconds Listening & Reading 1-2

Multiple Choice, Single Answer

In this task, you will listen to a recording and answer a multiple-choice question. The audio will play automatically and can only be heard once. Choose the single correct option from the provided responses.

Prompt Length Skills Assessed No. of Question
30-90 Seconds Listening 1-2

Select Missing Word

In this task, a beep replaces the final words of the recording. Select the correct option to complete it. The audio plays automatically and only once.

Prompt Length Skills Assessed No. of Question
20-70 Seconds Listening 1-2

Highlight Incorrect Words

In this task, listen to the audio recording and identify the words in the transcript that do not match what is said

Prompt Length Skills Assessed No. of Question
15-50 Seconds Listening & Reading 2-3 (PTE Academic), 1-2 (PTE Core)

Write from Dictation

In this task, listen to a sentence and type it into the response box. The audio will play automatically and can only be heard once.

Prompt Length Skills Assessed No. of Question
3-5 Seconds Listening & Writing 3-4

PTE Listening Practice Tips

Follow these tips and score high in your exam.

1

Practice Active Listening

Engage fully, taking quick notes on key information.

2

Familiarize with Accents

Practice with different English accents to improve comprehension.

3

Improve Note-taking

Use shorthand to capture essential details fast.

4

Listen Multiple Times

Repetition helps with speed and comprehension.

5

Understand Question Types

Know the different question formats and practice each.

6

Manage Time

Practice under time limits to improve speed.

7

Check Spelling

Ensure accuracy and correct spelling in written answers.

8

Use Real-life Materials

Listen to podcasts or news to simulate exam content.

Key Scoring Factors to Remember for PTE Writing Practice

Know on what traits your response is scored.

Content

Ensure you capture all the essential points from the audio. The response should reflect the core message, with no important details missing. The more accurate and complete your content is, the higher your score.

Form

Stick to the response format as per the task requirements (e.g., summarizing, completing sentences, answering questions). Using the correct form is crucial for a high score, as deviating from the specified format can result in deductions.

Grammar

Proper grammar is essential for clarity. Use correct sentence structures, verb tenses, prepositions, and articles. Even minor grammatical mistakes can impact your score, so aim for accuracy and coherence in your responses.

Vocabulary

Choose words that are appropriate for the context of the audio. Using a variety of vocabulary while maintaining relevance can boost your score. Repetition of words or using incorrect vocabulary will lower your score, so aim for diversity and precision.

Spelling

Correct spelling is critical, especially for tasks that require written responses. Even a small spelling mistake can result in a loss of points. Double-check your answers to ensure all words are spelled correctly.

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