PTE Speaking & Writing 2

Question 1

How long do you have to study the visual before speaking in the PTE 'Describe Image' task?

Accepted Answer

25 seconds

Answer

You have 25 seconds to study the image before the microphone opens for your 40-second response.

Question 2

What is the word limit for a PTE Summarize Written Text response?

Accepted Answer

5 to 75 words

Answer

Your summary must be between 5 and 75 words and written as a single sentence.

Question 3

Which PTE Speaking task requires a response of only one or two words?

Accepted Answer

Answer Short Question

Answer

Answer Short Question requires a very brief spoken response to a factual general-knowledge question.

Question 4

How many minutes are allocated for the PTE Write Essay task?

Accepted Answer

20 minutes

Answer

Test takers have 20 minutes to plan, write, and review their essay response.

Question 5

What is the recommended word count for a PTE Write Essay response?

Accepted Answer

200–300 words

Answer

Essays should be 200–300 words; responses under 120 words receive a score of zero for content.

PTE Practice Test