Hi guys. Eto yung mga useful method na nadiscover ko during practice na nakatulong ng malaki sa PTE performance ko. Share ko na dito bago ko mabura sa notepad.
Note on Arrange paragraph
Identify first the first sentence which can stand alone. Apply reduction method
For the succeeding sentences, take note of the keywords used. They are interconnected to each other. They may be used as a reference for the next sentence. Don't split 2 sentences with the same keywords.
Conluding sentence has a concluding tone the way the sentence is written.
Note on Repeat Sentence
Chunk words. Jimmyssem's practice problems on youtube helped me a lot as well in chunking and memorizing.
For long sentence, abbreviate.
When speaking, speak continuosly and with intonation.
Speak a little bit louder.
The previous tips lets you get more points in pronunciaton and fluency than content.
On highlighting incorrect words (listening)
- Read in whispers following the speaker. It will highlight the incorrect words more.
On Listening Multiple Choice, single answer
Write down the keywords the question is looking for
If you cant select an answer, just stick to the information said by the speaker
Common advice:
On DI & RL = Use Jimmyssem's template. Work like magic! Naka 90 ako sa speaking.
For other type of problems, kay Jay of E2 PTE ako kumuha ng teachniques.
Important note:
Practice everyday! Naka 3 mock test din ako. 2 from Pearson then 1 from ApeUni (the night before my exam para ma-recall ko lahat.)
It took me 2 months to review. First month, puro nuod lang kay Jay dahil busy din sa work. Then the 2nd month, puro practice na, hanap ng techniques and improvement of my weaknesses.
Don't lose hope kung mabababa yung mga mock test nyo, naka 44 lang ako sa 1st mock test (di kasi ok yung earphone mic ko) then 71 sa 2nd from official PTE mock test. Continue to practice every single day.
Add'l note, sa speaking, parang nagrereport ako sa tv ang ginawa kong pronunciation, as suggested din ni Jay, kaya meron talaga akong hand gestures. Believe me, nakakawala ng kaba at nakaka boost ng confidence sa pagbabasa pagfeel na feel mo with hand gestures. Haha. Wag mo nalang isipin kung makikita kang ganun sa exam room, ang mahala makuha mo yung target score mo. 🙂
