How to Improve Your Listening Skills in PTE

Listening module in PTE plays a crucial role in the test. Improving this section will not only give a person marks on Listening section but also majority of the Writing module’s number come from this Listening part and few of Reading module’s score also come from this section. For instance, there are 8 types of pivotal questions in PTE and if you do not have a good hearing skill or do not understand numerous accents of English then you must follow these 6 essential tips down below.

Tip Number – 1

Read the Instructions First

This tip is important for every aspect of your life. We must read the instructions first. In PTE, we get to know everything about the question by reading what’s written above in the computer. Questions like ‘Summaries Spoken Text’ where the word limit is (50 to 70); first timers would get confused after they heard the audio. To do well, read the instruction.

Tip Number – 2

Understand the Questions

In this case, first you have to read the instruction and then listen to the audio. We must make sense what actually the PTE exam wants from us in this listening module.  For example, questions like, ‘Highlight Incorrect Words’ we ought to indicate the words which is not said by the speaker. So, we have to click those words. If we do not understand the question then we will not achieve our desired scores.

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Tip Number ­– 3

Understand the British Accent

Come on, guys. It’s obvious that we have to understand the British accent in PTE because we must remember, Pearson Test of English is an organization which constructed in UK. So, understanding this intonation and pronunciations is a must. Therefore, you could,

• Listen to BBC News
• Listen to British Podcasts
• Listen to Story telling by a British person
• Watch some documentaries.
• Listen to some British histories.

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Tip Number – 4

Take Notes

When you’re listening to English content, grab a pen and paper or your digital device of choice and you must write down key points, unfamiliar words, or interesting phrases. This not only helps strengthen your understanding but also gives you head start in the preparation section.

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Tip Number – 5

Do not Spelling Mistakes

Spelling mistakes are the key barrier of PTE and listening is not in an unfamiliar environment about it. For example, the high marks containing question type ‘Write from Dictation’ and mediocre mark holder question ‘Fill in The Blanks’ will give you less number for that and the number you want will not be given if you do spelling errors. Hence, note down those words when you are practicing and read vocabs PDFs.

Tip Number – 6

Seek Feedback

Lastly, don’t be afraid to seek feedback from teachers, tutors, or study buddies. They can provide valuable insights into areas where you may need improvement and offer helpful tips to sharpen your listening skills.