PTE

For most Indian students, yes, 2 weeks is enough time for PTE preparation - provided you already have a decent grasp of English. Unlike the IELTS, which tests the English language depth, PTE is a pattern-based exam. And success in 14 days depends more on -

1. mastering the AI-scoring algorithms
2. understanding the task types and how to approach them
3. performing the tasks in due time

Improving your PTE Reading from a baseline to an 80+ level in just 7 days requires a "hacking" approach rather than deep linguistic study. Since PTE is an integrated test, you must focus on the tasks that carry the most points.

The Fill in the Blanks are the most important tasks in the entire PTE Reading section. So make sure to learn a few tricks to answer them correctly - such as - 

• If the blank is after "has/have/had," look for a V3 verb.
• If it's between "a" and a "noun," it's likely an adjective.

To score 80 or higher in the PTE Reading section for the 2026 intake, you must master the integrated scoring system, as your Reading score is heavily influenced by tasks in the Speaking and Writing modules. 

Use techniques like Skimming and Scanning. Don't read every word first. Skim the first and last sentences of paragraphs to grasp the main idea. Always narrow down your choices by ruling out obviously incorrect distractors first.

The PTE Academic scores required for teacher registration by Teaching Council of Aotearoa, New Zealand, are 69+. The specific minimum marks in each of the English communication skills are -

• 79 in Speaking
• 73 in Writing
• 62 in Reading
• 61 in Listening

For admissions to universities abroad to undergraduate courses, a PTE score between 51-60 is generally considered sufficient. However, higher scores can lead you to win an atractive scholarship or get selected in a good college.  

The Silver Fern Job Search visa is a 9-month work permit for young, skilled individuals aged 20-35 to find skilled work in New Zealand. The Skilled Migrant Category on the other hand is a separate, points-based pathway to permanent residence for skilled workers. Both of these visas require 58+ PTE score. 

The Retell Lecture PTE assesses the speaking and listening skills of test takers along with their oral fluency and pronunciation. Though used in this task for reading instructions, your scores do not get affected by your reading skills. 

Yes. Retell Lecture PTE undergoes partial credit scoring. However, it must be noted that you don't get any score for recording no response or giving and original or irrelevant response.  

No. The PTE Speaking Read Aloud assesses only and only the speaking skills of the test takers. You get 30-40 seconds to read the prompt and prepare for recording. After this time ends, you will hear a short time on your headphones and the mic will start recording.