Here are some tips according to each type of questions to help you prepare for the listening section of the PTE Academic exam.
General Listening Tips -
- Listen actively, which means learn to listen to English songs differently. Focus on the lyrics which requires more attention.
- Watch movies and TV shows first with subtitles and then without subtitles.
- Listening to new content will increase your vocabulary which will improve your understanding of spoken English while listening.
Summarize spoken text
- Restrict your answer to 50-70 words.
- You can start with saying something “The speaker said”
- Use the provided notepad to write down the keywords.
- Close your eyes for better attention.
- Focus on the theme and most repeated words.
Multiple-choice, choose multiple answers
- Don't make blind guesses as this question has negative marking
- It is recommended you read questions before the audio starts.
- Stay focused till the end as the answers could be in the end.
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- Use the provided notepad to take notes otherwise, you will miss the next word.
- Carefully listen and determine whether the word was singular or plural, with an article or not etc.
Highlight correct summary
- Understand the theme and the message conveyed by the speaker.
- Use the elimination method to narrow the options.
Select missing word
- By the first half of the audio, you will have a good idea about the topic and three-fourth way in you can predict how it will end.
Highlight incorrect words
- Review your answers before submitting, in case you have missed something.
- Double-clicking a word will unselect the word. So click only once.
- This part has negative marking, so be careful.
Write from dictation
- It is better if you type your answer directly on the computer instead of taking notes on the notepad first as it will save time.
- Check the spellings, singular and plural forms, punctuation etc.
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