PTE Core - A New Contender in Town, Learn its format
Introduction
Learn about PTE Core Test Format.
A month back, Pearson Test of English (PTE) announced a new product called PTE core. This test is specifically developed for applicants who want to move to Canada for work or immigration. In terms of mark distribution and duration, the test is quite comparable to the PTE Academic. However, there are a few changes to consider if you want to take the PTE Core exam.
Why PTE Core?
Edify.pk will guide you regarding this test
Previously, candidates took PTE Academic for job and study purposes. PTE Academic was too academic subject centered, hence it did not adequately meet the needs of job applicants. PTE Core now includes general topics, making language assessments easier and more effective for the working class.
PTE Core Format:
The test has 4 sections (Speaking, Writing, Listening & Reading) which assess a candidate’s ability to work & sustain in Canada. Let’s look at the task distribution one by one.
Part 1: Speaking & Writing
The main difference between PTE Core and PTE Academic in the speaking segment is the “respond to the situation” question type. In PTE Academic, the question type retell a lecture has been replaced by this one.
For the writing aspect, both questions are slightly different and include emails. To write a summary, read the email and write a summary of it, whereas to write an email, write the entire email on the provided situation.
| Question | Skills Involved | Task |
|---|---|---|
| Read Aloud | Speaking & Reading | Read the passages out loud |
| Repeat Sentence | Speaking & Listening | Listen to a recording of a sentence. Then repeat the sentence |
| Describe Image | Speaking | You will see an image. Describe the image in detail within 40 seconds |
| Respond to a situation | Speaking & Listening | Listen to and read a description of a situation. Then answer a question about it with an extended response |
| Answer Short Question | Speaking | Listen to a question. Then answer with a single word or a few words |
| Summarise Written Text | Writing & Reading | Read the text. Then write a short 25–50 word summary |
| Write Email | Writing | Read the text. Then write an email in response |
Part 2: Reading
Reading has the exact same question types as PTE Academic. However, the nature of the content would be more generic.
| Questions | Skills Involved | Task |
|---|---|---|
| Reading & Writing: Fill in the blanks | Reading & Writing | You will see some text with several gaps. Choose the correct words from the drop-down boxes to fill in the gaps. |
| Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers | Reading | Read the text. Then answer a multiple-choice question on the content or tone of the text. You can select more than one response |
| Reorder Paragraph | Reading | You will see text boxes in a random order. Put the text in the correct order |
| Fill in the blanks | You will see some text with several gaps. Drag words from the box below to fill the gaps | |
| Multiple Choice, Single Answer | Reading | Read the text. Then answer a multiple-choice question on the content or tone of the text. You can select only one response |
Part 3: Listening
| Questions | Skills Involved | Task |
|---|---|---|
| Summarize Spoken Text | Listening & Writing | Listen to a recording. Then write a 20–30 word summary |
| Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers | Listening | Listen to a recording. Answer a multiple-choice question on the content or tone of the recording. You can select more than one response |
| Fill in the Blanks | Listening | You will see a transcript of a recording with several gaps. Listen to the recording and type the missing word in each gap |
| Multiple Choice, Single Answer | Listening | Listen to a recording. Select the paragraph that best summarizes the recording |
| Select Missing Words | Listening | Listen to a recording. Then select the missing word that completes the recording from a list of options |
| Highlight Incorrect Words | Listening & Reading | You will see a transcript of a recording. While listening to the recording, click on the words that are different from what is said |
| Write from Dictation | Listening & Writing | Listen to a recording of a sentence. Then type the sentence |
Conclusion
Now, with the introduction of PTE Core, candidates aiming for Canadian immigration or work opportunities have a more tailored option that better aligns with their needs. It’s a promising development in the field of language assessment, offering a more accessible path for individuals seeking opportunities in Canada.
FAQs
Q: Is PTE Core Accepted all around the globe?
No, it’s only accepted by the Canada for immigration and citizenship.
Q: When can I get my result?
You’ll get the result within two business days
Q: What’s the duration of the test?
The complete test will take 2 hours
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