PTE ACADEMIC

purpleofdoom · October 2

@donamolar said:

@purpleofdoom said:
hello everyone, the photos i posted show my current scores from mock tests using apeuni, along with my real exam score. unfortunately, i didn’t reach my desired score of 65 overall and in each band. i’m practicing every day now, but i just want some validation because there are times when i feel like giving up

after not getting my desired score, i enrolled in PTE Magic and took their essential course for 2 weeks. i’m currently using their templates for DI, RL, and SWT. for the writing essay section, i’m using the jimmyssem template since that’s the one i’ve really mastered. (so far naboost naman score ko sa speaking gamit tips and tricks nila during mock test compare sa dati)

during my first attempt, i used jimmyssem templates po for DI and RL but my trainers said it sounded like listing . they told me that the score relied on fluency and pronunciation to avoid sounding like a list. however, i don’t want to rely on jimmyssem anymore since my speaking score was only 56.

i’d like to ask if it’s possible to score 70+ in the real exam, like i’ve been getting in my mock tests with apeuni? my last real exam was in july, and since then, i’ve been practicing a lot, especially on the speaking and listening sections because those were my lowest scores. my reading and writing were barely passing as well.

i’m looking for any comments or suggestions and also some motivation po since the pte exam is expensive.![]!

current scores from apeuni []
(https://pinoyau.info/uploads/editor/as/poscbo6ppakg.png "")

real exam score [july 2024]

Try and try lang po makukuha mo din desired scores niyo. If pwedi sayo lipat ka ng test centre sa Pearson - Trident Building. Base on experienced, mas smooth yung keyboard nila. Pero galingan niyo po ulit kong mag take kayo ng exam.

noted po, medyo madami din po ang takers doon? or same lang sila sa ace hub makati na full pero mababait naman ang staff (+ bet ko yong fresh bamboo na scent spray na ginagamit nila doon medyo nakakalma unti!! hehe)

purpleofdoom · October 2

@purpleofdoom said:

@donamolar said:

@purpleofdoom said:
hello everyone, the photos i posted show my current scores from mock tests using apeuni, along with my real exam score. unfortunately, i didn’t reach my desired score of 65 overall and in each band. i’m practicing every day now, but i just want some validation because there are times when i feel like giving up

after not getting my desired score, i enrolled in PTE Magic and took their essential course for 2 weeks. i’m currently using their templates for DI, RL, and SWT. for the writing essay section, i’m using the jimmyssem template since that’s the one i’ve really mastered. (so far naboost naman score ko sa speaking gamit tips and tricks nila during mock test compare sa dati)

during my first attempt, i used jimmyssem templates po for DI and RL but my trainers said it sounded like listing . they told me that the score relied on fluency and pronunciation to avoid sounding like a list. however, i don’t want to rely on jimmyssem anymore since my speaking score was only 56.

i’d like to ask if it’s possible to score 70+ in the real exam, like i’ve been getting in my mock tests with apeuni? my last real exam was in july, and since then, i’ve been practicing a lot, especially on the speaking and listening sections because those were my lowest scores. my reading and writing were barely passing as well.

i’m looking for any comments or suggestions and also some motivation po since the pte exam is expensive.![]!

current scores from apeuni []
(https://pinoyau.info/uploads/editor/as/poscbo6ppakg.png "")

real exam score [july 2024]

Try and try lang po makukuha mo din desired scores niyo. If pwedi sayo lipat ka ng test centre sa Pearson - Trident Building. Base on experienced, mas smooth yung keyboard nila. Pero galingan niyo po ulit kong mag take kayo ng exam.

noted po, medyo madami din po ang takers doon? or same lang sila sa ace hub makati na full pero mababait naman ang staff (+ bet ko yong fresh bamboo na scent spray na ginagamit nila doon medyo nakakalma unti!! hehe)

add ko lang din po pala naalala ko ang keyboard na gamit nila ay A4TECH ang tatak medyo need mo nga diinin pagpress para sure na makakatype.

soufflecake · October 7

Took the exam yesterday at ACE Makati and 3 hrs after, may result na. Puno po kami sa room, maingay talaga pero ginagawa ko nalang dinidiin ko yung headphones sa tenga ko para mas ma compress yung sound sa tenga ko. 😂 Mayroon pa nga burp ng burp at ubo ng ubo 😭 I took the time to adjust the correct placement of mic, kahit paulit ulit ako ng "testing testing 1, 2" 😂

Templates used for DI:
1. The given image is about (TITLE).
2. It provides information on categories including (K1, K2).
3. According to the image, _____ is the maximum which can be seen at _____.
4. On the other hand, _____ is the minimum which can be seen at _______.
5. In conclusion, this image provides crucial information on _____.

Retell Lecture:
1. The speaker was discussing a lecture about (TITLE).
2. According to the speaker....
3. He also talked about....
4. From the lecture, I can hear...
5. The lecture is very informative....

Essay: Jimmysseem Template

SST:
1. The topic of the lecture is about...
2. Firstly, much emphasis was placed on...
3. Secondly, significance was focused on...
4. Furthermore, he highlighted....
5. Overall, he talked about...

All the best po! 💛 Salamat Lord! May +10 na din sa eoi. 🫶🏼

phoebe09_ · October 8

@soufflecake said:

Took the exam yesterday at ACE Makati and 3 hrs after, may result na. Puno po kami sa room, maingay talaga pero ginagawa ko nalang dinidiin ko yung headphones sa tenga ko para mas ma compress yung sound sa tenga ko. 😂 Mayroon pa nga burp ng burp at ubo ng ubo 😭 I took the time to adjust the correct placement of mic, kahit paulit ulit ako ng "testing testing 1, 2" 😂

Templates used for DI:
1. The given image is about (TITLE).
2. It provides information on categories including (K1, K2).
3. According to the image, _____ is the maximum which can be seen at _____.
4. On the other hand, _____ is the minimum which can be seen at _______.
5. In conclusion, this image provides crucial information on _____.

Retell Lecture:
1. The speaker was discussing a lecture about (TITLE).
2. According to the speaker....
3. He also talked about....
4. From the lecture, I can hear...
5. The lecture is very informative....

Essay: Jimmysseem Template

SST:
1. The topic of the lecture is about...
2. Firstly, much emphasis was placed on...
3. Secondly, significance was focused on...
4. Furthermore, he highlighted....
5. Overall, he talked about...

All the best po! 💛 Salamat Lord! May +10 na din sa eoi. 🫶🏼

congrats po any tips naman po? thank youuu <333

purpleofdoom · October 26

Hello! I'm happy to share that I passed and even scored higher than I expected. I also want to thank everyone here on PinoyAU! We all have different levels in English; I, too, was told that you could just study using YouTube or self-review. But as I said, everyone learns differently. Personally, I suggest going to a review center because it’s hard when your sources are all mixed up. But of course, go with what you're most comfortable with. Just keep practicing—I went through almost 5,000+ practice items and made a study plan. Practice will never let you down!

aethos · October 28

I finally got the chance to retake the exam, pero hindi parin superior. Sobrang na distract ako dahil they allowed late comers. Nasa ASQ na ako kakapasok pa lang nila then sobrang ingay, yung isa sinisipon at nagssneeze. Sa may HIW section ako nadali sa reading dahil sobrang ingay that time at nasa speaking pa yung ibang late comers. Sobrang na out of focus ako, finished and left the exam room na sobrang devastated ako.

Jimmyssem templates parin ginamit ko.

casssie · October 28

@aethos said:
I finally got the chance to retake the exam, pero hindi parin superior. Sobrang na distract ako dahil they allowed late comers. Nasa ASQ na ako kakapasok pa lang nila then sobrang ingay, yung isa sinisipon at nagssneeze. Sa may HIW section ako nadali sa reading dahil sobrang ingay that time at nasa speaking pa yung ibang late comers. Sobrang na out of focus ako, finished and left the exam room na sobrang devastated ako.

Jimmyssem templates parin ginamit ko.

yun na next mong ipractice, pano maging in the zone kahit sobrang gulo sa paligid. hope you get superior next take!

coles08 · October 29

@purpleofdoom said:
Hello! I'm happy to share that I passed and even scored higher than I expected. I also want to thank everyone here on PinoyAU! We all have different levels in English; I, too, was told that you could just study using YouTube or self-review. But as I said, everyone learns differently. Personally, I suggest going to a review center because it’s hard when your sources are all mixed up. But of course, go with what you're most comfortable with. Just keep practicing—I went through almost 5,000+ practice items and made a study plan. Practice will never let you down!

Hi im planning for my 4th try first try last year is ung mababa. 2nd try middle name issue on my 3rd try last week listening & speaking is super baba since un ang mataas ko from 1st take. Puede po makahingi if anong template ginamit nyo? Super sad n ako if mggive up n b aq aiming to claim points ubos n funds ko at nawwalan n din ng pg asa.Should i still try for the 4th time. Hope you can share your tips.po Thanks po.

aethos · October 29

@coles08 said:

@purpleofdoom said:
Hello! I'm happy to share that I passed and even scored higher than I expected. I also want to thank everyone here on PinoyAU! We all have different levels in English; I, too, was told that you could just study using YouTube or self-review. But as I said, everyone learns differently. Personally, I suggest going to a review center because it’s hard when your sources are all mixed up. But of course, go with what you're most comfortable with. Just keep practicing—I went through almost 5,000+ practice items and made a study plan. Practice will never let you down!

Hi im planning for my 4th try first try last year is ung mababa. 2nd try middle name issue on my 3rd try last week listening & speaking is super baba since un ang mataas ko from 1st take. Puede po makahingi if anong template ginamit nyo? Super sad n ako if mggive up n b aq aiming to claim points ubos n funds ko at nawwalan n din ng pg asa.Should i still try for the 4th time. Hope you can share your tips.po Thanks po.

Can you share your score profile?

kylene_pink · October 29

Hi gusto ko lng po iconfirm ang validity ng pte academic. It is indicated ba 2 years validity nia but may nbbasa dn po ako na for PR application it is 3 yrs… does it mean pg nainvite ka for Visa 190 and 189 it will be 3 yrs pro pg Visa 491 it is only 2 years? Please confirm nmn po, TY!

MTfighter · October 30

@aethos said:
I finally got the chance to retake the exam, pero hindi parin superior. Sobrang na distract ako dahil they allowed late comers. Nasa ASQ na ako kakapasok pa lang nila then sobrang ingay, yung isa sinisipon at nagssneeze. Sa may HIW section ako nadali sa reading dahil sobrang ingay that time at nasa speaking pa yung ibang late comers. Sobrang na out of focus ako, finished and left the exam room na sobrang devastated ako.

Jimmyssem templates parin ginamit ko.

hello, pa share nmn po ng strategy n ginamit nyo in each topic. pls.

aethos · October 30

@MTfighter said:

@aethos said:
I finally got the chance to retake the exam, pero hindi parin superior. Sobrang na distract ako dahil they allowed late comers. Nasa ASQ na ako kakapasok pa lang nila then sobrang ingay, yung isa sinisipon at nagssneeze. Sa may HIW section ako nadali sa reading dahil sobrang ingay that time at nasa speaking pa yung ibang late comers. Sobrang na out of focus ako, finished and left the exam room na sobrang devastated ako.

Jimmyssem templates parin ginamit ko.

hello, pa share nmn po ng strategy n ginamit nyo in each topic. pls.

Sa speaking, practice lang talaga.
RA - Read clearly, not too fast and not too slow, natural speaking voice mo lang. Pronounce the 's' and 'ed' pag meron
RS - Try to speak 60 to 80% if di mo kaya ibuo, make sure tuloy tuloy lang pagsasalita mo, dont stutter or pause kahit mali mabangit mong word.

DI and RL - Jimmyssem templates

Writing
SWT - Since, sentence1, sentence2, and/but sentence3.
WE -Jimmyssem

Reading - understanding lang ng mga questions, not sure what I am missing here pero I am quite confident but still low and score ko.

Listening -practice lang
WFD - you can write extra words pag di ka sure kung di ka sure like 'work' 'works', write them both

cube · October 31

Just want to share itong nabasa ko sa website ng PTE. Not sure kung kelan exactly narelease itong news, pero will take effect daw itong changes ngayon November 2024. Heads-up lang sa mga magte-take pa lang. Best of luck!! Kayang kaya yan!

Ozdrims · November 1

@cube said:
Just want to share itong nabasa ko sa website ng PTE. Not sure kung kelan exactly narelease itong news, pero will take effect daw itong changes ngayon November 2024. Heads-up lang sa mga magte-take pa lang. Best of luck!! Kayang kaya yan!

𝗣𝗧𝗘 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥

Pearson has announced that it’s improving the scoring method for two spoken question types, '𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲' and '𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲'. Human experts will now double-check your automated score. You won’t notice any difference when taking your test, and you don’t need to change the way you prepare.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱?
-Describe Image and Retell Lecture are both speaking tasks that are scored on three aspects:
Content (0 – 5)
Oral Fluency (0 – 5)
Pronunciation (0 – 5)
All three aspects are currently machine-scored. From 4 November 2024, the Content aspect will also be checked by a human expert.

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 -
https://www.pearsonpte.com/pte-scoring-changes-2024

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 -
https://www.pearsonpte.com/ctf-assets/yqwtwibiobs4/3TKCCzzrsBRbP6KGssqsy3/632080ea38ff3e41d759c15883b09113/Describe_Image_Test_Tips.pdf

𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 - https://www.pearsonpte.com/ctf-assets/yqwtwibiobs4/2yoFvYGRuGBEYRYktCViBR/ae7ddea942e388353cb4ca3dcfb37cb4/Retell_Lecture_Test_Tips.pdf

Helping Zone,Australia

casssie · November 1

hmmm may impact kaya to para sa mga gagamit ng template

edit:
i guess so...

purpleofdoom · November 3

Hi everyone! I'm selling a PTE voucher for only PHP 10k ! I’ve already achieved the score I need, so I won’t be retaking the exam, and I'd love for someone else to use this opportunity to save. Message me lang if interested! 🫶🏻

CantThinkAnyUserName · November 3

Ay talaga? Kaka retake lang namin ng partner ko kanina(Nov 3, 2024) and gamit ko yung technique para sa Retell Lecture ni Anusha ng milestone study(sa youtube). Buti nalang naka superior na ako, kaso yung husband ko, kailangan pa mag retake ulit.

@Ozdrims said:

@cube said:
Just want to share itong nabasa ko sa website ng PTE. Not sure kung kelan exactly narelease itong news, pero will take effect daw itong changes ngayon November 2024. Heads-up lang sa mga magte-take pa lang. Best of luck!! Kayang kaya yan!

𝗣𝗧𝗘 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥

Pearson has announced that it’s improving the scoring method for two spoken question types, '𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲' and '𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲'. Human experts will now double-check your automated score. You won’t notice any difference when taking your test, and you don’t need to change the way you prepare.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱?
-Describe Image and Retell Lecture are both speaking tasks that are scored on three aspects:
Content (0 – 5)
Oral Fluency (0 – 5)
Pronunciation (0 – 5)
All three aspects are currently machine-scored. From 4 November 2024, the Content aspect will also be checked by a human expert.

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 -
https://www.pearsonpte.com/pte-scoring-changes-2024

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 -
https://www.pearsonpte.com/ctf-assets/yqwtwibiobs4/3TKCCzzrsBRbP6KGssqsy3/632080ea38ff3e41d759c15883b09113/Describe_Image_Test_Tips.pdf

𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 - https://www.pearsonpte.com/ctf-assets/yqwtwibiobs4/2yoFvYGRuGBEYRYktCViBR/ae7ddea942e388353cb4ca3dcfb37cb4/Retell_Lecture_Test_Tips.pdf

Helping Zone,Australia

cube · November 4

@CantThinkAnyUserName said:
Ay talaga? Kaka retake lang namin ng partner ko kanina(Nov 3, 2024) and gamit ko yung technique para sa Retell Lecture ni Anusha ng milestone study(sa youtube). Buti nalang naka superior na ako, kaso yung husband ko, kailangan pa mag retake ulit.

@Ozdrims said:

@cube said:
Just want to share itong nabasa ko sa website ng PTE. Not sure kung kelan exactly narelease itong news, pero will take effect daw itong changes ngayon November 2024. Heads-up lang sa mga magte-take pa lang. Best of luck!! Kayang kaya yan!

𝗣𝗧𝗘 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥

Pearson has announced that it’s improving the scoring method for two spoken question types, '𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲' and '𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲'. Human experts will now double-check your automated score. You won’t notice any difference when taking your test, and you don’t need to change the way you prepare.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱?
-Describe Image and Retell Lecture are both speaking tasks that are scored on three aspects:
Content (0 – 5)
Oral Fluency (0 – 5)
Pronunciation (0 – 5)
All three aspects are currently machine-scored. From 4 November 2024, the Content aspect will also be checked by a human expert.

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 -
https://www.pearsonpte.com/pte-scoring-changes-2024

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 -
https://www.pearsonpte.com/ctf-assets/yqwtwibiobs4/3TKCCzzrsBRbP6KGssqsy3/632080ea38ff3e41d759c15883b09113/Describe_Image_Test_Tips.pdf

𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 - https://www.pearsonpte.com/ctf-assets/yqwtwibiobs4/2yoFvYGRuGBEYRYktCViBR/ae7ddea942e388353cb4ca3dcfb37cb4/Retell_Lecture_Test_Tips.pdf

Helping Zone,Australia

Congrats @CantThinkAnyUserName!! Buti naka-retake before maimplement yung changes. Hopefully makareceive na agad invite para no need to retake na si husband.