What is PTE?
PTE means Pearson Test of English Academic. It is an online exam to examine the academic English language ability of non-native English speakers who wish to study abroad. It comprises four tests Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. In this test questions are framed to test two skills in one such as listening and reading or reading and speaking. The entire test is conducted in one session for three hours. It is an online exam that is conducted under a secure test environment. PTE (Pearson Test of English) is conducted by Pearson to assess the skills like Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening of a person to declare the person efficient to survive abroad. PTE Academic assesses real-life, academic English, so one will listen to excerpts from lectures and view graphs and charts, and will listen to a range of accents in the test, from British and American to non-native speakers, so people will be exposed to the type of accents they will encounter in everyday life. This is a computerized test having no involvement of humans to assess the test score. This test is basically taken by the people willing to move abroad for the purpose of study and migration. On the basis of this, it is categorized into two categories PTE Academics AND PTE general.
Why PTE is Gaining Popularity?
Here is the list of reasons for PTE growing popularity: Computer-Based Test: It is a completely computerized test that reduces any sort of partiality arising due to the prejudice of the examiner or assessor. The flexibility of Test Dates: This is a flexible test where we can book the test dates of our choice and availability. One can book one’s test just 48 hours before the desired test date and choose the nearest authorized center for the test. This test is available on all days of the year. Quicker Results: Results of PTE are declared within five working days and suit those candidates seeking a quick response. Enables and Assesses Communication Skills: This test not only assesses communicative skills (like reading. Writing, listening and speaking) but also evaluates the ability to speak correctly and fluently as it focuses on grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and pronunciation. Focuses on Short Texts: The syllabus of PTE focuses on the significance of assessing the skills. It is in the form of short to medium texts. It makes the candidate free from learning long texts to crack the test.
