PTE Integrated Task Skills Flashcards

In the PTE 'Summarize Written Text' task, what is the required length of your response?

Answer: One sentence of 5–75 words

The Summarize Written Text response must be a single sentence between 5 and 75 words.

In the PTE 'Re-tell Lecture' task, how long do you have to record your spoken summary?

Answer: 40 seconds

After a short preparation beep, test-takers have 40 seconds to re-tell the lecture in their own words.

Which integrated task in PTE Academic requires you to listen to audio AND type a summary?

Answer: Summarize Spoken Text

Summarize Spoken Text requires listening to a recording and writing a 50–70 word summary, integrating listening and writing skills.

What is the primary skill being tested in the PTE 'Describe Image' task?

Answer: Speaking — conveying visual information orally

Describe Image tests spoken communication as candidates must verbally describe a chart, graph, map, or picture within 40 seconds.

In PTE's 'Answer Short Question' task, what is the ideal length of a correct response?

Answer: One or a few words

Answer Short Question rewards concise, factual responses—typically just one word or a short phrase.

Which PTE task type earns marks across speaking, reading, AND writing skill areas simultaneously?

Answer: Read Aloud

Read Aloud contributes to speaking skills (oral fluency, pronunciation) and reading skills (reading aloud from text), making it one of the highest-value tasks.