PTE Speaking Practice

The PTE Speaking section evaluates your ability to communicate clearly in English. Our free PTE Speaking practice will help you improve fluency, pronunciation, and quick thinking. These resources will give you a real feel of the test, building confidence and key skills for success. Practice with us and be fully prepared for exam day!

PTE Speaking Practice Questions

Understand speaking section question types.

Read Aloud

For this question type, you need to read the given text aloud. A countdown will appear in the recording status box before the recording starts, giving you 30–40 seconds to read and prepare.

Prompt Length Skills Assessed No. of Question
Text up to 60 words Reading & Speaking 6-7

Repeat Sentence

In PTE repeat sentence, you have to listen to the sentence and repeat it clearly without rushing. The audio plays automatically, and when it ends, the microphone opens, showing "Recording." Start speaking immediately.

Prompt Length Skills Assessed No. of Question
3-9 Seconds Listening & Speaking 10-12

Describe Image

In this question type you have to describe the image shown in the question. You will have 25 seconds to prepare for your response. Once the recording starts, speak your response.

Prompt Length Skills Assessed No. of Question
Not applicable Speaking 3-4

Re-tell Lecture (only in PTE Academic)

In this question type, you need to re-tell what you heard in the audio. The audio will play automatically, and an image may also be there related to it. Once the audio stops, you’ll have 10 seconds to prepare your response.

Prompt Length Skills Assessed No. of Question
Upto 90 Seconds Listening & Speaking 1-2

Respond to a Situation (PTE Core)

In this question type, you’ll listen to and read about a situation. After the audio ends, you’ll have 20 seconds to prepare and 40 seconds to speak about the information given in the recording. Make sure to give a detailed answer.

Prompt Length Skills Assessed No. of Question
Text up to 60 words Speaking 2-4

Answer Short Question

In this question type, you will listen to a question and have to provide a brief answer, usually in one or a few words. The audio will play automatically, and there may also be an image to help you understand the question.

Prompt Length Skills Assessed No. of Question
3-9 Seconds Listening & Speaking 5-6

PTE Speaking Practice Tips

Follow these tips and score high in your exam.

1

Practice Regularly

Speak in English every day to build confidence and fluency.

2

Focus on Pronunciation

Work on correct stress, intonation, and clarity.

3

Improve Fluency

Avoid pauses and practice speaking within time limits.

4

Record Yourself

Review recordings to spot areas for improvement.

5

Expand Vocabulary

Learn synonyms and ways to express ideas clearly.

6

Be Clear and Concise

Stick to the topic and organize your thoughts well.

7

Take Practice Tests

Familiarize yourself with the test format and timing.

Key Scoring Factors to Remember for PTE Writing Practice

Know on what traits your response is scored.

Content

This assesses how well you convey your ideas clearly and relevantly. It's about providing accurate, detailed responses with appropriate information for the given task.

Oral Fluency

This measures how smoothly and naturally you speak, including your ability to maintain a steady pace without unnecessary pauses or hesitation. It reflects your comfort and confidence when speaking English.

Pronunciation

This evaluates how clearly and accurately you pronounce words. It's important to speak in an easily understood way, with correct stress, intonation, and articulation.

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