PTE ACADEMIC

juanne · August 2018

congrats @michaelguanzon_ust and @mlcntdee! may I ask when did you take your exam po? TIA

mlcntdee · August 2018

ako, june 28 yung 1st and july 24 netong huli

pahabol lang- malaking tulong si Jay sa e2language. pinanuod ko lahat ng youtube videos nya.

michaelguanzon_ust · August 2018

Thanks guys!! I took my exam last week, Aug. 8, 2018

These are the resources/materials that I used in my whole PTE Journey

- Practice Tests Plus PTE Academic (Yellow Green Book)
- PTE Academic Testbuilder (MacMillan)
- PTE Academic - Official Guide (.iso)
- E2Language - https://youtube.com/channel/UCvSdD8_0DAKn-ThHWhAhoAg
- PTE Training Online (study Hub) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGWYBravPgEGsiUPGzJZ7tg
- D2L - PTE PREPARATION - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxbdk12GBfpeQXI-gOr0K7w
- Lots of Repeated Examples - https://ptestudy.com/
- JROOZ Review Center, Makati City

michaelguanzon_ust · August 2018

PART 1: SPEAKING

1. Read Aloud
Strategies:
- Use the allotted time to really read aloud and identify the hard words, if hindi talaga alam ang pronunciation, just fake it and stay confident!
- Normal speed lang ako (not too slow, not too fast), konting intonation para hindi parang robot, at normal lang yung lakas, parang nakikipag usap kalang sa taong kaharap mo
- Inspiration ko sa pag sasalita si JAY ng E2Language, very clear at madali intindihin
- "OF" must be pronounced as "OV"

2. Repeat Sentence
Strategies:
- First kong gagawin is titingin sa timer, kapag malapit ng magstart yung recording, yuyuko ako at pipikit para focused talaga sa pakikinig
- While listening, I'm imagining the situation/actions being done in the sentence
- After listening, tingin sa screen at make sure "Recording" na yung nakasulat na status bago irepeat yung sentence
- Okay lang na may mali mali dito basta do your best. Trust me, andami kong na-miss dito pero I still manage to get 90 so wag madissappoint kung meron kang na-miss. Just move on and focus on the next items

3. Describe Image
Strategies:
- Use the powerful template na dito ko din nakuha sa forums, imemorize at isapuso nyo
- Practice to be flexible sa pag gamit ng templates para whatever image ang lumabas ay may isasagot tayo
- Don't hecitate (ahm and ah), dapat tuloy tuloy lang ang pagsasalita

Templates:
*BAR/LINE GRAPH/TABLE
The bar/line graph/table projected on the screen is the presentation of variables from research entitled _____.
Based on the data provided, the highest figure/portion/percentage/number belongs to _____ at around/exactly _____.
It is followed by _____ at around/exactly _____.
While the lowest figure/portion/percentage/number belongs to _____ at around/exactly _____.
Overall, the information is accurate and concise and can be used as a reference for future studies.

*PIE CHART
The pie chart projected on the screen is the presentation of variables from research entitled _____.
It is divided into _____ various sectors.
Based on the data provided, the highest portion belongs to _____ at around/exactly _____.
It is followed by _____ at around/exactly _____.
While the lowest portion belongs to _____ at around/exactly _____.
Overall, the information is accurate and concise and can be used as a reference for future studies.

*MAP
The image projected on the screen shows the map of _____.
It shows the location of various countries/regions/cities including _____, _____, and _____.
The northern part of the map is the _____, while the southern part is the _____.
The eastert part is the _____, while the western part is the. _____.
Overall, the information is accurate and concise and can be used as a reference for future studies.

*PROCESS / FLOW (Medyo challenging ito kasi you need to use your own words talaga. Bihirang may ganito pero it's better to be prepared so practice)
The image projected on the screen shows the process of _____.
Firstly, _____.
Secondly, _____.
Lastly, _____.
Overall, the information is accurate and concise and can be used as a reference for future studies.

4. Re-tell Lecture
Strategies:
- Again, use the powerful template then incorporate these 3 steps.
- Step 1: write down the MAIN TOPIC (eg. Setting up a Website)
- Step 2: write SENTENCE/PHRASE 1 (eg. the main factors that needs to be considered in setting up a website)
- Step 3: write SENTENCE/PHRASE 2 (eg. the importance of a website and its impact on our society)
- I usually write in sentences/phrases para babasahin ko nalang talaga with the template in my mind

Template:
The speaker provided a brief information about (MAIN TOPIC) and a significant amount of time was spent discussing this topic.
In addition, he/she concluded after all the main points were completely discussed.
To summarize, he/she pointed out (SENTENCE/PHRASE 1). He/She then talked about (SENTENCE/PHRASE 2).
Overall, the lecture was interesting and informative and can be utilized by students and educators.

5. Answer Short Questions
Strategies:
- These are general questions, if hindi alam ang sagot, just answer anything
- Make sure na "Recording" ang status bago sumagot

michaelguanzon_ust · August 2018

PART 2: WRITING

1. Summarize Written Text
Strategies:
- Just keep on reading hanggang maintindihan mo yung text, there are times na 2-3x kong binabasa yung text just to understand it fully
- I find this item very hard but you really need to practice this dahil nagcocontribute sya sa READING (also one of my weakness)
- I'm staying between 30-40 words para lesser chance na magkamali sa grammar at spelling, make sure to alot 1min to double check everything
- These videos are my inspiration for SWT:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=1KOvn4r397k
https://youtube.com/watch?v=EPdB-Bwqifo

2. Write Essay
Strategies:
- Research online about common essay topics para pagdating ng exam, may ideas ka na agad
- Use the template (Steven Fernandez / edited to be semi E2Languange structure) pero I suggest na ipractice padin mging flexible para if ever may kailangang irevise sa template

Template:
In this contemporary world, there is an ongoing dispute between people about __(TOPIC)__ and whether it should be viewed as a positive or negative impact on society. While some people presume that __(SIDE 1)__, others maintain that __(SIDE 2)__. This essay will give the assertion on both sides of the argument before deducing a reasonable conclusion.

To commence with, there are various reasons why __(SIDE 1)__. One of them is that __(ARG 1)__. It should also be taken into account that __(ARG 2)__. For instance, __(EXAMPLE)__. As a result, __(CONCLUSION)__.

However, there are people who believe that __(SIDE 2)__. Clearly, it can be argued that __(ARG 1)__. Moreover, it can be claimed that __(ARG 2)__. For example, __(EXAMPLE)__. Therefore, __(CONCLUSION)__.

While there are strong contentions on both sides of the case, the writer's opinion is that __(OPINION)__. He would recommend that __(RECOMMENDATION)__.

michaelguanzon_ust · August 2018

PART 3: READING

NOTE: Itong order na ito ay yung naexperience kong order sa lahat ng PTE attempts ko. I'm not sure kung mgiging same order din sa inyo so be prepared nalang

1. Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks
Strategies: 
- This is the most important part of the READING test so double check your answers as much as possible
- I usually read the paragraph up to 2x (max) to double check kung tama / bagay ba yung sagot
- If you don't know the answer, try to eliminate first kung ano yung mga choice na mukhang mali, this will increase your chances of getting the correct one
- This video helped me a lot: https://youtube.com/watch?v=adgucXILHjw

2. Multiple Choice: Choose Multiple Answers
Strategies:
- Read and understand the question & the answer options before reading the text - I'm not sure kung effective ito sa iba pero ako I really read the whole text kasi hindi ako magaling sa pag locate ng keywords, mas napapatagal pa pag ganun
- Try to elimate incorrect options first
- Choose only the option/s that you are 100% confident

3. Re-order Paragraphs
Strategies:
- Identify the first paragraph (main topic / complete idea / independent)
- Read the remaining paragraphs and use several clues to identify the correct order
- Helpful video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=9c__V0SyQqc

4. Reading: Fill in the Blanks
Strategies:
- Understand collocations and the basics of English language (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs)
- Helpful video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=foACF4nhuUY

5. Multiple Choice: Choose Single Answer
Strategies:
- Read and understand the question then the paragraph, pinaka huling basahin yung answer options

michaelguanzon_ust · August 2018

PART 4: LISTENING

NOTE: I took the 10 minute break (CR break then I ate 1pc Cream-O, lastly water), this will really boost your energy for the last part of the exam

1. Summarize Spoken Text
Strategies:
- Use the onscreen textbox instead of the notebook para sa note taking dahil mas mabilis at mas madami kang maisusulat (this is better for me)
- Use the E2Language template and alot 1minute to double check everything (grammar, spelling, punctuations, word count)
- Keep it simple!

Template:
The speaker was discussing ____.
He/She first mentioned _____.
He/She then talked about _____.
Moreover, he/she discussed _____.
Lastly, he/she suggested that _____.

2. Multiple Choice: Choose Multiple Answer
Strategies:
- Read the question before the recording starts
- Take down notes / important keywords while listening
- Try to glance at the answer options while listening and taking down notes
- Don't spend too much time here

3. Fill in the Blanks
Strategies:
- Use the TAB (move forward) and SHIFT+TAB (move backward) keys to move your cursor from one box to another
- Listen carefully for PLURALS and PAST TENSE verbs (...s and ...ed)
- Double check spelling after the recording

4. Highlight Correct Summary
Strategies:
- Take down notes sa notebook, write important keywords pero make sure na naiintindihan padin yung recording
- Try to glance at the answer options while listening and taking down notes

5. Multiple Choice: Choose Single Answer
Strategies:
- Read the question before the recording starts
- Take down notes / important keywords while listening (OPTIONAL!)
- Try to glance at the answer options while listening and taking down notes
- Don't spend too much time here

6. Select Missing Word
Strategies:
- Read the prompt to get the TOPIC of the recording
- Focus on the last few sentences/phrases by checking the timer kung malapit na bang mag end
- Don't spend too much time here

7. Highlight Incorrect Words
Strategies:
- This is the easiest item for me, just use your mouse to move the cursor and click once may ibang nakasulat sa text
- Pag may na-miss out or unsure, ikeep lang sa memory pero wag na wag mag sstop sa pag move ng cursor, balikan nalang after the recording

8. Write from Dictation
NOTE:
- For me, this is the MOST IMPORTANT part of the exam, this can SAVE your LISTENING and WRITING scores
- Don't spend too much time on other items so you can spend it here
Strategies:
- Once mag appear na yung pahabang textbox sa screen, MAKE SURE to click it bago magplay yung recording (this happened to me, hindi ko naclick so wala akong natype at usually nakapikit ako habang nagttype)
- Find the technique that suites you
- Practice, practice, and practice!

My Technique:
- Before the recording starts, I look at the keyboard
- Pagkastart ng first word nung recording, tntype ko agad ng mabilisan yung first word while looking at the keyboard to check if tama ba yung placement ng hands ko
- Then, the rest of the words ay tntype ko ng nakapikit habang nakikinig ng maige (comfortable ako ng nakapikit kasi I do typing everyday at my work)
- I make sure na naitype ko lahat ng words kahit portion of the words lang then saka ko ieedit after the recording
Super Helpful Video (as in halos lahat ng WFD ko from the real test ay andito): https://youtube.com/watch?v=7rR6OiKmWPY

janine23 · August 2018

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Sa mga mag take ng PTE Exam Sana makatulong. Good luck guys!

michaelguanzon_ust · August 2018

Lastly, wag natin kalimutan sabayan ng prayers ang lahat ng hard work natin sa pagaaral at pagppractice

Sabi nga Hard Work + Prayers = Success

Sana makatulong sa inyo lahat ng shinare ko kahit medyo mahaba. If my questions pa kayo, tag nyo lang ako dito or message nyo ako

I also attached Prayer to St. Jude (Patron of Hopeless Cases). I prayed that for 9 days before the exam

Good luck and God bless sa lahat ng mag tatake ng PTE!

argelflores · August 2018

@michaelguanzon_ust kelan ka kumuha ng exam?

ClmOptimist · August 2018

Congrats @michaelguanzon_ust and thanks sa mga tips

Diana__Jane · August 2018

@michaelguanzon_ust congrats, ifollow ko advice and tips mo. Hopefully this time makasuperior na.

michaelguanzon_ust · August 2018

argelflores said:
@michaelguanzon_ust kelan ka kumuha ng exam?

Last week po, August 8, 2018

michaelguanzon_ust · August 2018

@Diana__Jane, @ClmOptimist, thanks po! Good luck sa inyo and for sure darating din yan, wag lang talaga susuko. naka 5 take nga ako kasama IELTS

God bless!

juanne · August 2018

buti pa kayo may result na, nauna pa po ako nag exam kay @michaelguanzon_ust but i am positive and hopeful. God is in control

chigarcia · August 2018

@ClmOptimist it seems hindi ako naintindihan nung chat representative sa pearson website. I asked if during the retell lecture part of the exam, I would be able to type instead of writing on the paper/whiteboard. He then responded that I will get a chance to type since it's a computer based test... I guess kailangan ko na magpractice ng legible writing using a marker. Ang hirap kasi talaga para sakin dahil maliit ang penmanship ko.

@mlcntdee thanks for sharing the voucher but when I tried booking an exam, wala na syang discount. Baka dahil nagamit na yung voucher?

Deaniel_17 · August 2018

I am selling PTE Practice Silver Pack for 1500 with remaining 1 month and 4 days before its expiration (as of this writing). Please drop me a message if you are interested. Thanks

jennytan · August 2018

Hello po.. newbie here, I am due to take the PTE exam tomorrow. I just want to ask has anyone of you guys tried to use the text box when typing keywords on Summarize Spoken Text? I wanted to do that because I can type it faster than writing it by hand. My question is, will using the enter key when separating my keywords submit my answer? or is pressing the NEXT button the only thing that can submit my work?

jeffasuncipn · August 2018

@jennytan for SST yes you can type your keywords directly to the text box and the enter key main function is to separate the keywords.. only thenext button key will allow you to submit ur work.

Supersaiyan · August 2018

@chigarcia, in Retell Lecture, no text box provided only images, sometimes no images at all. Only in Summarize Spoken Text you can type on the text box provided.

ClmOptimist · August 2018

Meron po ba kayong link where I can get the audio files ng PTE Academic Practice Tests Plus? ung green book.(pls see attached)

Ang meron lang ako ngayon ung sa McMillan. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B2kJYAKd2peiNUMwU01IQ1Z2djA

Salamat po.

jijolly · August 2018

@ClmOptimist I have the files po, Eto po new link for audio files sa corresponding reviewer mo po. I reuploaded nalang since yung original link na nagamit ko before eh natakedown na po.

https://we.tl/5uLsyuwGSc

Please download immediately, only 7 days available daw po sa wetransfer.

argelflores · August 2018

bakit blank lang yung score sheet ko pag dinownload?

patotoy · August 2018

@argelflores

argelflores said:
bakit blank lang yung score sheet ko pag dinownload?

hindi pa ready yung scores. try mo ulit mga 4-5pm today.

argelflores · August 2018

@patotoy thnx

ClmOptimist · August 2018

@jijolly thank you sobra.

jijolly · August 2018

@ClmOptimist Welcome po!

@pseudony Hi sir, it is prohibited to write anything before the actual tasks start po. What I do is during read aloud, once magprompt na yung read aloud passage, example 35 secs yung alloted time to read, I write my templates before speaking, I give myself 17 seconds left nalang to pre-read yung read aloud. So sa 7 items na read aloud, makukumpleto ko yung templates ko. Describe image template, (retell lecture/summarise spoken) template, yan po sinusulat ko. Essay template no choice but to memorize it full.