Listening

Introduction of Listening test in PTE

Listening test consists of summarizing spoken text, multiple choices questions, fill in the blanks, highlighting correct summary, incorrect words, missing words, and dictations. 

Section 1: Summarize the spoken text:
There will be 2 items, and you will be asked to summarize the spoken text within 50- 70 words.

• Note down the key words, most repetitive words, dates, name of place and important events. 
• Use those words to make sentences up to 50- 70 words. 

Example of Summary:        # Introduction- term/ topic/ meaning/ - (technological nature refers to computerized picture or graphical view).  # Main points – supportive idea- (It affects people health).  • Example – (Patient’s room background with garden view).  • Research- (2 groups with natural or real view and virtual view).  • Result- (recovery faster with real view).  For practice:  http://englishteststore.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=225&Itemid=254

Section 2:

Multiple-choice questions: 
You will be given few seconds before starting the recording. You should skim the questions and options. Then, listen the recording carefully and understand the content. Then, select the correct option/s.

Fill in the blanks: 
Try to write down in the note pad first. Then, copy it in the blanks.

For practice:
http://englishteststore.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11504&Itemid=482
http://englishteststore.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13635&Itemid=221

Highlight correct summary: 
Make note in the note pad. Write down the key words and understand the content. Then, see all the options, and select the most close one. You can use the eliminate option.

Select the missing word:
Listen very carefully the lecture and understand the content. Then, select the option which matches the content.

Highlight incorrect words: 
You have to pay very close attention here. You have to select the words which do not match the lecture.

Dictation: 
If you are not very fast in typing and listening simultaneously like me, I will suggest to write down it on the paper first in a short form or ( the way you understand). Then, copy it in the answer box.
http://www.listen-and-write.com/
https://www.englishclub.com/listening/dictation.htm


Most important thing, DO NOT FORGET TO COPY THE ANSWER FROM YOUR NOTE PAD.

GOOD LUCK.......