Tips

1. Word Stress, sentence stress and liaison are important in English Speaking
2. Test your microphone at the beginning of the test
   1. Keep it above the mouth just make sure it hear the sound no air and sound
3. There may be some noise from other test-takers around you.
4. Time does not carry over in speaking test do not rush your answer
5. Not all questions are easy or difficult - don’t panic
6. Read Aloud is an important test item if you need to improve your reading score, as it contributes to your reading grade.
7. While content is important it is less important than pronunciation and fluency. So practice pronunciation and fluency 2/3rd of the score. Content has lower maximum score for some.
8. Embrace your own way of speaking - Speak in a way that is natural for you. If make mistake don't restart - native speakers also hesitates.
9. Observe punctuations; full stop comas and semi colon are important indicator in speaking.
10. Fluency and speed are not the same thing. Aim for fluency, not speed.
11. Use the Free PTE Academic Official App
12. Focus your speaking practice on your personal weaknesses.

Read Aloud

Preparation Steps

1. A general understanding of the text says - Usually the meaning is in the first sentence
2. Pronunciation of more difficult words - say it once or twice to break it.
3. Find opportunities to pause for rhythm - Punctuation is the best place
4. Quick fluency practice of key phrases
   1. Noun groups are grouped better.