How to score 79 in PTE Academic in a month using Tips and Tricks, Templates and Methods. This is the proven method, tested on all tasks, which helped me to score 90 overall. Even most of my friends followed the same strategies and scored more than 79+.
7 Steps on how to achieve 79+ in PTE Academic
If you follow all these steps for the next one month, you can easily get 79 or even 90 in PTE exam. We will see them in detail.
1. Follow all the strategies, tips and tricks
Target your desired score in the first attempt itself. Here is my scorecard for your reference. I got overall score of 90 in PTE Academic after a month preparation time.
If you follow all the strategies, tips, tricks and templates shared in this website – particularly on how to score 79 in PTE Academic, scoring 79 or 80 or even 90 in each section (speaking, writing, reading and listening) is guarantee even in the first attempt itself.
2. Focus on high scoring tasks to score 79 or above in PTE.
The below highlighted ones are the high scoring tasks, which you must concentrate more and practice well to score 79 or above in PTE Academic.
Rest of the tasks contribute less marks. Therefore, practice the above tasks well and spend only less time for the other tasks. By practicing the above tasks you can easily score 79 in PTE. Click on the link PTE score calculator to understand the scoring structure of each section.
3. How to practice to get your desired score 79 or above?
To score 79 or above in PTE, practice the below tasks from the most repeated questions instead of practicing something else.
SPEAKING
Read Aloud
40 seconds to prepare, 40 seconds to answer. Utilize the 40 seconds preparation time and speak out the entire passage once with low voice. Don’t read it in your mind. Read the difficult words again and the first phrase once in the last 5 seconds to ensure that you won’t fumble at the beginning when the recording starts. Just read the paragraph clearly without any interruption and use the rhythm. Don’t try to correct if pronounced wrongly.
The way you read should be followed in Describe Image and Retell Lecture as well. So speak in a normal pace. Read the newspaper every day for at least half an hour and check the google audio if you feel that you pronounced wrongly. Listen to BBC news channel or any other audio source. Don’t watch the video but just listen, in order to improve your concentration and listening skills. Practice all the questions from most repeated questions.
Tip: Rehearse the difficult words and the first phrase once before the recording begins.
Repeat Sentence
Start speaking immediately after the recording starts, otherwise, the recording will stop after 3 seconds of silence. Don’t try to correct the words if pronounced wrongly. Understand the meaning and remember the keywords. Try to repeat the sentence in the same order even if you missed 2 or 3 words.
Most important: Repeat with the same intonation (raising and falling) as the speaker. Repeat the sentence in your mind quickly before the recording starts in order to remember for some time. Practice 100 repeat sentences every day at least for one month.
Method1
Close your eyes, hear the sentence and split it into 3 phrases for better understanding.
Method2
Write first half of the sentence in the erasable notebook along with the audio and remember the rest.
Tip: If you don’t remember the keywords, just speak whatever you remember fluently.
Describe Image
25 seconds to prepare, 40 seconds to answer. Start within 3 seconds, otherwise, the recording will stop. Write the below template in the erasable notebook if the exam centre allows you to write before the test starts. Capture the heading, 3 words, 3 numbers and 3 colours and fit them into the template. Always practice along with Read aloud and Re-tell Lecture to ensure that the speed and intonation doesn’t change.
Template (with words and numbers)
The image in front of me looks interesting and fascinating.
Let me take a closer look and by looking closely I can see it is a _______
The heading provided on top of the picture is _______
There are some words in this picture namely _______
There are some numbers in this picture such as _______ in percentage/dollars/year with some colours provided such as _______
Overall it can be concluded that this image is having crucial information about the topic, strongly supported by important facts and figures and have great impact on <heading>.
Template (image without any words)
The image in front of me looks interesting and fascinating.
Let me take a closer look and by looking closely I can see it is a _______
The heading provided on top of the picture is _______
There are some words in this picture namely _______
There are some details in this picture such as _______ with some colours provided such as _______
Overall it can be concluded that this image is having crucial information about the topic, strongly supported by important facts and figures and have great impact on <heading>.
Tip: Write the template in the erasable notebook, frame the heading if not provided and pronounce the numbers and difficult words once before the recording begins.
Retell Lecture
10 seconds to prepare, 40 seconds to answer. Start within 3 seconds, otherwise, the recording will stop. Answer for a maximum of 35 seconds and always complete with a conclusion. This section will be started immediately after the Describe Image. Sometimes it will be confusing whether it is Describe Image or Re-tell Lecture. So read the instructions everytime carefully.
Capture up to 5 key phrases (not the keywords), in order to speak fluently without fumbling. Do not capture more than this if you use the template, otherwise, you may exceed 40 seconds. Careful about your handwriting while taking notes as sometimes we may not understand our own handwriting. Write the template in the erasable notebook if the exam center allows you to write before the test starts.
Template
The main idea of the lecture was about the impacts of <main topic>.
First and foremost the speaker was discussing <phrase1>.
He then talked about <phrase2> and <phrase3>.
Finally he mentioned <phrase4> and <phrase5>.
Overall it can be concluded that this lecture is having crucial information about the topic, strongly supported by important facts and figures and have great impact on <main topic>.
Tip: Write the template in the erasable notebook, identify 5 key phrases and fit them into the template.
WRITING
Summarize Written Text
2 to 3 questions. 10 minutes for each question. You have to write the entire paragraph in one sentence between 5 to 75 words but don’t write more than 30 to 50 words. There should be no full stop in between, however, we can use other punctuations and end the sentence with a full stop. Find the topic sentence, key points and fit it into the template. For this task you can either use the template or follow the below method.
Method
Find topic sentence and it’s supporting key points. Ignore who tells what, irrelevant sentences to the topic. Paraphrase only the insignificant words but don’t paraphrase the key points. And make sure to get all correct in Write From Dictation and Reading Fill in the blanks drop-down because if we use template for Summarize Written Text, we may capture less key points.
Template
To score 50+ and 65+ in PTE
First line from passage1 and First line from passage2 but/and First line from passage3.
To score 79 and above in PTE
The text provides the information about <main topic>, which indicates that <key point1>, <key point2> and <key point3> are fundamental elements, furthermore, the unique aspects of <key point4>, <key point5> as well as <key point6> were delineated, however/moreover, the significance of <key point7>, <key point8> and <key point9> really could not be overestimated.
Tip: Identify the topic sentence and the key points and fit them into the template.
Essay
1 to 2 questions. Write between 200 to 300 words. We can use the same template for all types of essays. Plan your ideas before start writing. Spend 2 minutes to read the topic and plan the structure, 15 minutes to write and 3 minutes to proofread.
Format: Introduction, Body para1, Body para2, Conclusion.
Download the app IELTS Writing from FR-solutions in google play and read the below essays at least once.
Essay numbers: 5,6,12,13,14,15,16,18,20,21,23,26,27. These essays mostly covers all types of essays in PTE. We can use the contents in any topic from the above essays, once we familiarize with them.
Method
Introduction
Start the introduction as below.
It is commonly believed that / Many argue that / It is often argued that
Body paragraph1
Start the paragraph using To begin with / First of all / Firstly.
Give statistics and examples with, For example /To illustrate / As an illustration.
Body paragraph2
Start the paragraph using Secondly, Finally.
Give examples with, For instance / To give a clear picture / In my own experience.
Conclusion
Start the paragraph using In conclusion / To conclude with.
Don’t use these words in conclusion – In general, In a nutshell, Finally, To sum up.
PTE 79 Essay Template
One of the conspicuous trends of today’s world is a colossal upsurge in the number of people believing that <negative point of the topic>. There is a widespread worry that this will lead to a myriad of concerns in one’s life. However, I do not entirely accept this and I will explain why in this essay.
There are a number of arguments in favour of my stance. Most preponderant one is that <positive point of the topic> and there are numerous other benefits in various fields. Thanks to the wide range of advantages it offers, not only one benefit more when it comes to being effective, but they can enhance productivity and quality of their lives, with much ease, efficacy, and convenience. Needless to say, all these merits stand one in good stead, as far as augmenting the chances of prosperity and excellence is concerned.
Another pivotal factor in the aforementioned proposition is that it is only likely to help one thrive and excel in varied areas. Besides, when only one follows such a system, can they broaden their horizons, thus learning such attributes as dedication and perseverance. Hence, it is apparent why many are in favor of <positive key point>.
In the views of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that the benefits of <positive key point> are indeed too great to ignore.
Tip: Mention either negative point or positive point in the introduction and the opposite point in the body paragraphs so that the template will make sense.
READING
Multiple-choice, Choose Single Answer (2 to 3 items)
Read the whole paragraph. Don’t take more than 1 minute for each question.
Multiple-choice, Choose Multiple Answer (2 to 3 items)
Answer at least one, find the keywords in the paragraph. Negative marks are there.
The below sections carry more marks than the above ones.
Reorder Paragraph (4 to 5 items)
Use Subject Verb Object method (Object of previous sentence will be in subject of next sentence, also understand the meaning). Apply the below 9 strategies while solving reorder paragraph.
Find the independent sentence.
Sometimes you may feel two independent sentences.
Definite and indefinite articles.
Definitions and examples.
Nouns and Pronouns.
Short forms or acronyms.
Time periods.
Transition words.
Trial and error method.
You can find the detailed explanation of above strategies in reorder paragraph post. Practice all reorder paragraphs in most repeated questions.
Reading Fill in the Blanks (drag and drop – 4 to 5 items)
First fill the known blanks – in terms of grammar, vocabulary and collocation words. Exclude grammatically incorrect words, pick the word that fits the blank, or collocation words if any. With the remaining blanks read all the options again, exclude whichever doesn’t fit and fill the right ones. Don’t leave the options even if you have already filled it. Because sometimes you might have filled the wrong ones. If you feel so, then replace it with the correct one.
Reading and Writing Fill in the Blanks (drop-down – 5 to 6 items)
Pick words that match the meaning and grammar– Even in this type of blank, grammar, vocabulary and collocations play an important role. If you know the meaning of the words, you can easily relate it with the sentence. You can then check the grammar to see whether the word fits the blanks or not. Looking at the surrounding context will help to choose the appropriate word. Reading either side of the blank will help you narrow down the choices you have to make.
Practice both types of fill in the blanks from PTE.Tools, Haiaoedu and RealPTE websites multiple times until you are able to answer all the blanks. Make a note of the question number and the answers that you make mistake in an excel sheet. On the next time if you make the same mistake, highlight that answer in some colour. Make bold if you do the same mistake again. Do this until you make all correct answers. This way you can reduce the number of mistakes.
Here is the sample spreadsheet that you can follow.
Tip: Spend much time for both fill in the blanks, 2 minutes to reorder paragraph and not more than 1 minute for each question in both multiple-choice questions.
LISTENING
Summarize Spoken text
2 to 3 questions. 50 to 70 words. 10 minutes to write the summary. Capture the key phrases and connect them with the linking words: Moreover, Furthermore, However, Besides, In addition. Capture at least 6 to 7 key phrases. Don’t mention the names if you don’t understand and don’t recall if you don’t hear properly.
Template
The lecture was about <main topic>. The speaker firstly provided information on <key point1>, <key point2> and <key point3>. Furthermore, he mentioned <key point4>, <key point5> and <key point6>. Finally, he concluded that <key point7>.
Tip: To capture more key phrases, type in the text box of the screen while listening to the speaker instead of writing on the notebook.
Fill in the Blanks
Read along with the audio in your mind so that you won’t miss the word when it comes to the blank. Type as quickly as possible and ignore the spelling mistake. You can correct it later. You can use tab to move on to the next blank.
Most important: If it is name or place or any quoted phrase, the starting letter of the word should be capital.
Tip: Use tab to move quickly and read in your mind along with the speaker.
Multiple-Choice, Multiple Answer
Close your eyes and hear the audio and then select the answer. If you are not confident, select only one answer as there are negative marks.
Highlight Correct Summary
Close your eyes and hear the audio as a story and then select the answer.
Multiple-Choice, Single Answer
Close your eyes and hear the audio and then select the answer.
Select Missing Word
You will hear the beep sound at the end. Close your eyes while hearing the audio and understand the entire prompt.
Practice the above tasks from Haiaoedu and RealPTE websites.
Highlight Incorrect Words
Read in your mind along with the speaker and highlight the incorrect words. Sometimes the audio will be too fast and the incorrect answers may appear close to one another. Therefore, concentrate more on this task. Click the word only if you are 100% sure as there are negative marks. Practice well and understand different voices – male, female, different accent etc. You can practice this task from PTE.Tools or Haiaoedu websites.
Tip: Read in your mind along with the audio and concentrate more.
Write From Dictation
This is the last task in the entire PTE test. We will get either 3 or 4 questions. You can either write or type directly in the screen if your typing speed is good. Just close your eyes and type the first half along with the audio and hear the second half. Once the audio is completed, type the remaining words. Make sure the starting letter of the first word, names and places are in capital and a full stop at the end.
In write from dictation, if you don’t know if it is singular or plural, write both the words. Because the software will ignore the wrong words and pick only the correct words. I have done this in one of my WFD and still I was able to get good marks. Even many of my friends did this and got 90 in both listening and writing.
Tip: Write both singular and plural words and type directly in the textbox appears in the screen.
Unlike IELTS, this is how you can cheat PTE software.
4. Identify your weak areas, make a plan and set the target
You have to schedule your time every day based on availability to crack on how to score 79 in PTE. Understand your weak areas and spend much time on those tasks. However, you should not ignore the tasks that you feel comfortable. If you are weak in speaking, practice 20 read aloud, 5 describe image, 5 retell lecture using the template and 100 repeat sentence every day whereas, in writing, practice 5 summarize spoken text and couple of essays every day.
On the other hand, if you are weak in reading, practice 100 reading fill in the blanks and 30 reorder paragraph every day and in listening, practice 5 summarize spoken text, 25 fill in the blanks, 25 highlight incorrect words and 100 write from dictation every day. On the last day before the test, practice few questions of all the tasks. Prepare all these tasks for a month as above said and appear for the exam with 100 percent confidence to score 79 in PTE.
5. Sharpen your brain with these tips?
You have to do meditation and yoga every day at least during the month of preparation. You can do sun salutation and meditation for 15 minutes. Have a good meal and avoid junk food. If you get cold, your pronunciation will be affected negatively. Have a cup of coffee half an hour before the exam. As a result, your concentration and listening skills will be improved. This will help to score 79 in PTE.
6. Must things to do during the test?
Read the instructions
If you appear very first time for the test, read each and every instruction carefully. You may not know what you miss.
Record your voice
Check your microphone by recording your voice. Tap your mouse while recording your voice. In some centres, the microphone may not be noise cancellation and it may capture background noises as well. If you move or tap the mouse or make any other sound, it may capture the background noises and affect your marks. Therefore, check your microphone completely and make sure you hear only your voice.
Position of the microphone
Make sure the microphone is in a position, which does not capture your breathing noise. Keep it at one inch left to your lips. It should not be near the front of your mouth and not below or above the nose. Test your microphone by adjusting the volume and ensure that you are hearing your voice clearly. Take as much time as possible and don’t start the test until you are comfortable with the mic. Speak some words such as hyper, fashion, exhaust, and make sure that you are not hearing your breathing sound as it will affect your speaking score negatively.
Before the exam starts
Write the templates of speaking (Describe Image and Retell Lecture) as soon as you get the erasable notebook because, during the speaking module you won’t find time to write it on the notebook. If you write it on the notebook, it will be easy to read and you won’t hesitate while speaking. Hence, we can concentrate only on the keywords, note down on the template and just read it on the fly. This way we can increase our fluency marks easily.
However, in some centres the invigilator will not allow you to write before the exam starts. They may replace the notebook or even stop you taking test. Therefore, do a little research in advance where you take the test. In such cases, you can write the template during read aloud preparation time (40 seconds) and wherever is feasible. This will definitely help you on how to score 79 or above in PTE Speaking section.
10 minutes optional break
You will be attending speaking, writing and reading sections without any break. However, after reading section, you will have 10 minutes optional break before starting listening section. Utilize this time and relax yourself. For listening section you need more concentration. Therefore, do some meditation or take deep breath at least for around 5 minutes.
Time management
In speaking and writing sections, the time is allocated for each question. The software will automatically take you to the next question even if you don’t press next. But in reading and listening sections (except summarize spoken text), the time is allocated for entire module. You have to manage your time and complete each task appropriately, otherwise you may not be able to answer the last task.
Practice well and take mock tests as many as possible. You can see the total time for each section before you start and calculate the time for each question. The universal rule for spending time for each question in reading and listening tasks is not more than 2 minutes.
7. What if you don’t get your expected score?
Most test takers are facing the issue while attending speaking section – either the person next to you speaks loudly or microphone will not work properly. You have to raise a concern in the centre immediately after the test and make sure that the test administrator has taken the complaint. You can claim later if you get low score.
The result will be published within 1 to 5 business days in Pearson website. However, some test takers didn’t get their result even after 20 working days. You can raise a complaint by sending mail to PTE customer support,
pte-customersupportapac@pearson.com
Sometimes the marker will not work during listening section. This is because, the test takers keep the marker open without noticing it. The marker will be dry and will not work properly. Therefore, we may come to know that the marker is not working only while taking summarize spoken text. By the time when we ask for replacement, the audio will be playing, and we may miss to take notes. It has happened to many people and we can not claim as it is our mistake.
Always check your marker and erasable notebook before the exam starts and even during the optional break. I hope you will now understand on how to score 79 plus or even 90 in PTE Academic with all the above tips and strategies. All the best for your exam!
