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

• 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 sold	Old test format	New test format new	New time allowed
Personal Introduction	1	No change	1 minute read 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
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 sold	Old test format new	New test format new	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
Multiple-choice, single answer	2-3	1-2
Question range	15-20	13-18

3. Listening:

Question type sold	Old test format new	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:

• 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 thought with us; “Sunland Education & Immigration Consultants” are always ready to help you pass the exam.