How to score high in PTE Academic listening module?

Posted by YASHI on October 21st, 2019

How to score high in PTE Academic listening module?

PTE is the test conducted to examine proficiency in English language skills.  In this test, the candidates are examined and scrutinized in their Listening, writing, speaking and writing skills. Listening section is conducted for 45 to 57 minutes where candidates are tested for their listening skills. Every task is designed as a combination of speaking and listening questions.  The task comes in the format of audio clips which a student has to listen as well as to answer, as per the asked question.

Let us discuss some important tips to score high in the listening section which will help you score maximum in the overall grade of PTE TEST.

Listening section of PTE TEST is very scoring if one attempts the questions carefully. Understanding the central idea or theme of the discussion is very important which one can only understand if he or she is a careful listener.

Listening section comprises of various questions such as

1. To make the summary of the spoken text

This question should be attempted by making a note of the text listened in the audio clip. One an attempt it flawlessly if vowels and pronunciation is practiced regularly. It will help you save a lot of time. While repeating the listening clip, you are supposed to keep a track of repeated words and the topic to get the best outcome of speaking.

Thereafter, do manage the time to plan, write and then revise the spellings and grammar to render it accurately to the examiner. As the time is limited, you should not spend too much time to plan as you will not be able to frame the theme in your own words.

2. Multiple-choice questions

In this segment, one has to choose the answer from the multiple options. It has a negative marking. These questions are spoken with a speed and therefore one has to be a careful listener. Practice listening more of such rapid fire question clips. There are practice audio clips available with the reputed brands rendering PTE Coaching in Chandkheda. Answers are in the summarized form. You need to listen to the audio clip till the end very carefully as answers are hidden in it only. Find the correct and unique answer rather than picking it randomly. Recognize the words carefully which one can only do if he or she is good in understanding the speech of others. It can be improved by listening to the news bulletin which is generally rendered with speed. Pick the words and theme from it and try to repeat the same in your words.

General tips to improve listening skills

1. You should become active listener. It is because your listening is now related to your understanding and therefore your mental awareness will be of great importance.
2. The listening process should start with watching English movies and TV shows. While watching them, do use sub-titles as it will help you in understanding the contents as well as the accent of the speakers.
3. The students should enhance their vocabulary skills. It can be enhanced by listening to new listening content. It will also increase your understanding level.
4. You can take the help of online coaching courses or internet to practice listening exercises.

This module is divided in 8 parts and every test focuses on testing different skills of the candidates. The eight parts are: -

1. Summarize spoken text
2. Listening multiple choice, choose multiple answers
3. Fill in the blanks
4. Highlight correct summary
5. Listening multiple choice, choose single answer
6. Select missing word
7. Highlight incorrect words
8. Write from dictation

In these above mentioned topics, the students are supposed to identify the topic, theme or main ideas. The summarizing of the main idea should be supported by identifying points or examples. The candidates should be able to identify speaker’s purpose, style, tone or attitude. He should be able to understand academic vocabulary, understanding the meaning of unfamiliar words, comprehending explicit and implicit information, comprehending concrete and abstract information, classifying and categorizing information. Thereafter, you should try to follow an oral sequencing of information, comprehending variations in tone, speed and accent.  

While writing a summary, you are supposed to write under timed conditions by taking notes whilst listening to a recording. The candidates should be able to communicate the main points of the lecture in writing, organizing sentences and paragraphs in a logical way. The writing should be done by using words and phrases appropriate to the context by using correct grammar, correct spelling and correct mechanics. 

We hope that you have got adequate tips to score high in PTE Academic listening module. It’s time to work hard on basic and follow these tips seriously to score well in PTE exam.In case you are located nearby JALANDHAR and looking for PTE COACHING IN JALANDHAR then PTE COACHING IN JALANDHAR is the ultimate coaching institute to guide and train you for the exam!!!   

All the Best!!!    

Above content is written by team IBTENGLISH 

branch IBT ENGLISH JALANDHAR, INDIA