PTE New Format Changes: What to Expect?
Are you preparing for the upcoming PTE exam to submit your application for a study abroad or immigrant visa? Then make sure to check out all updates in the PTE new format! These changes will determine how you study for the exam and the sources of reference material. And in today’s post, “SUNLAND EDUCATION” will help you have a clearer look at what changes have been made.
What’s new with the PTE format?
The following PTE changes will make you jump up and down joyfully.
The PTE exam has undergone adjustments that may benefit you in several ways. Specifically, there will be two major updates as follows:
PTE test timing
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- This is the first good news for all PTE candidates.
- Candidates would also be glad to know that the current PTE Exam would be shortened by one hour (from 3 hours to 2 hours).
- Don’t be concerned if you think 2 hours is insufficient time for a full English proficiency exam. The two-hour exam maintains all of the key features of PTE Academic, including maximum accuracy, security, quick results, widespread acceptability, and recognition.
- Due to the reduction in test duration, the scheduling of the parts must also be altered.
- The number of questions given will decrease for several categories, reducing the overall range of questions presented to you from 70-82 to 52-64.
Please look at the table below for further information about the updated test time.
| Section | Content | Old Test Timing | New Test Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Speaking and Writing | 77–93 minutes | Around 54–67 minutes |
| 2 | Reading | 34–41 minutes | Around 29–30 minutes |
| 3 | Listening | 45–47 minutes | Around 30–43 minutes |
The number of test questions
The PTE new format also reduces the number of questions in each section (see table below)
1. Speaking & Writing:
| Question Type | Old Test Format | New Test Format | New Time Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Introduction | 1 | No change | 1-minute read |
| Read Aloud | 6–7 | No change | |
| Repeat Sentence | 10–12 | No change | |
| Describe Image | 6–7 | 3–4 | |
| Retell Lecture | 3–4 | 1–2 | Around 54–67 minutes |
| Answer Short Question | 10–12 | 5–6 | |
| Summarize Written Text | 2–3 | 1–2 | |
| Write Essay | 1–2 | No change | |
| Question Range | 39–48 | 28–36 |
2. Reading:
| Question Type | Old Test Format | New Test Format | New Time Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fill in the blanks – reading & writing | 5–6 | No change | |
| Multiple choice, multiple answers | 2–3 | 1–2 | |
| Re-order paragraph | 2–3 | No change | |
| Fill in the blanks – reading | 4–5 | No change | Around 29–30 minutes |
| Multiple-choice, single answer | 2–3 | 1–2 | |
| Question range | 15–20 | 13–18 |
3. Listening:
| Question Type | Old Test Format | New Test Format | New Time Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summarize spoken text | 2–3 | 1–2 | |
| Multiple choice, multiple answers | 2–3 | 1–2 | |
| Fill in the blanks | 2–3 | No change | Around 30–43 minutes |
| Highlight correct summary | 2–3 | 1–2 | |
| Multiple-choice, single answer | 2–3 | 1–2 | |
| Select missing word | 2–3 | 1–2 | |
| Highlight incorrect word | 2–3 | No change | |
| Write from Dictation | 3–4 | No change | |
| Question range | 17–25 | 12–20 |
Other changes:
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- The 10-minute break is no longer available, allowing you to finish the test more quickly.
- You will only get test feedback and performance support through your My PTE account.
Conclusion:-
Keeping up with updates on the PTE exam will help you develop a thoughtful and practical study plan. The change in the PTE new format will increase your study time and reduce stress during the exam.
However, do not be subjective without practicing with the simulation exam.
If you have any difficulty, feel free to share your thoughts with us; “Sunland Education & Immigration Consultants” are always ready to help you pass the exam.
