This blog is continuously updated to document my journey in preparing for the PTE test. I started it on November 7, 2024. Last updated on November 12, 2024.

1 Listening

• In the morning, recite 10 sentences, and review them once at noon. On Saturday and Sunday, review all 50 sentences.

1.1 WFD(Write from Dictation)

According to structure, sentences can be categorized as:

• subject-verb-object
• subject-verb-object-adverbial
• object-complement clauses
• there be
• complex sentences

According to difficulty, they can be categorized as:

• simple
• moderate
• difficult

2 Speaking

English is a “stress-timed” language, which means :

1. we stress certain sounds in a sentence and
2. we leave an equal amount of time between all of these stresses.
   This creates a rhythm. examples :

• The boy and the girl run to school.
• Zoos are places where animals live in cages
• The hills and the mountains were covered in flowers

Tasks explain :

• RA : You’ll see a text passage on the screen (typically 40-60 words) and are asked to read it aloud
• RS : You’ll hear a short sentence and then repeat it exactly as you heard it
• DI : You’ll see an image (e.g., a graph, chart, map, or diagram) and describe it in detail within a time limit
• RL : You’ll listen to a lecture and then re-tell it in your own words within a time limit
• ASQ : You’ll hear a simple question and need to provide a brief answer, usually just one word or a short phrase

Tips :

• RA : Focus on speaking clearly, at a natural pace, and with correct emphasis on keywords
• RS : Pay close attention to the structure and key words. Practice repeating sentences to improve memory and accuracy
• DI : Practice describing images clearly and concisely. Focus on main points, trends, or details shown in the image
• RL : Take notes on key points, main ideas, and any specific terms. Try to structure your retelling logically
• ASQ : Answer clearly and concisely. Familiarize yourself with common question types to improve response speed

2.1 RS(Repeat Sentence)

• Round1 : There are 154 questions, with 30 questions each day.

3 Writing

4 Reading

Appendix A: Learning Log

A-1 Mock Test Review

A-1-1 Speaking mock test - 13 Nov 2024

This was my first test, and I spent 15 minutes on it. I only practiced RS for 2.5 hours over three days. I just wanted to see my current level.
AI Tips :

• You need to improve your familiarity with the templates for DI and RL, and make sure the “key terms” in the templates are clear.
• Your performance on the RS, RL, and ASQ questions in speaking isn’t very strong. RS should be your top priority in future practice.

A-2 Daily Log