The Smith Clan Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Hi, Looking to book the PTE test for SEPT/OCT time and need some books to study. Also have you previously done IELTS and went on to do PTE, I know the main difference (computer based) but are the questions similar, any help appreciated, just failed my IELTS. Thanks in advance. Currently awaiting my AASW application and hope to apply for EOI before November, if I can get a pass. Maria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyah2006 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 PTE offer training packages, I can't personally vouch for their effectiveness, but I did buy their scored practise tests. I think you can get three tests for $35. Well worth it in my opinion to get an idea of what's expected. The format is identical to the real thing. My biggest gripe with the PTE exam is that you can be in a room with a dozen other people all sitting the test at the same time, so all speaking away in the background. It can be quite distracting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 What part of the PTE did you struggle with? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Clan Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 1 hour ago, JetBlast said: What part of the PTE did you struggle with? I failed on the reading got 6.5 on IELTS. Not done the PTE before. My overall score was 8 on IELTS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashleightaylor Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 My partner done PTE last month, booked again for September. Missed out on Superior English by 1 poxy point!He said that the ear plugs they provide help to block some of the background noise out [emoji4] We didn’t buy any books, but from what my partner says, the scored practice tests were very helpful. Good luck to you The Smith Clan! [emoji4] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Clan Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Ashleightaylor said: My partner done PTE last month, booked again for September. Missed out on Superior English by 1 poxy point! He said that the ear plugs they provide help to block some of the background noise out We didn’t buy any books, but from what my partner says, the scored practice tests were very helpful. Good luck to you The Smith Clan! Best wishes also for the test. I prefer the test on a computer as it feels less of a formal exam if that makes sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavers Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 On 15/08/2018 at 11:42, The Smith Clan said: Hi, Looking to book the PTE test for SEPT/OCT time and need some books to study. Also have you previously done IELTS and went on to do PTE, I know the main difference (computer based) but are the questions similar, any help appreciated, just failed my IELTS. Thanks in advance. Currently awaiting my AASW application and hope to apply for EOI before November, if I can get a pass. Maria Hi Maria I've got my ielts in 2 weeks having failed my speaking by 0.5 Mark getting 8s and above in my other subjects. I looked at doing the PTE test but it seems more trickier to me so going to have another pop at ielts. Before you book have a look at some sample questions for PTE and see what you think. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 You might find these PTE resources useful https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BxSAhiEs5XzvX3lNSnRxc3NWcU0?usp=sharing Also use this structure for the essay. It might help you. The essays are always about giving opinions. You can give 2 different sides or just 1 in the main body. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_-u0fHQetQ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Clan Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Lavers said: Hi Maria I've got my ielts in 2 weeks having failed my speaking by 0.5 Mark getting 8s and above in my other subjects. I looked at doing the PTE test but it seems more trickier to me so going to have another pop at ielts. Before you book have a look at some sample questions for PTE and see what you think. Good luck Thanks, yes i have started looking on their site Best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Clan Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 2 hours ago, JetBlast said: You might find these PTE resources useful https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BxSAhiEs5XzvX3lNSnRxc3NWcU0?usp=sharing Also use this structure for the essay. It might help you. The essays are always about giving opinions. You can give 2 different sides or just 1 in the main body. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_-u0fHQetQ Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneM Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Check out the user Australian Dream on youtube, one of her videos helped me. Out of interest, are you a native English speaker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky87 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I used YouTube, there's loads of videos that explain the structure the answer needs to follow for each question. Seems to be critical to passing.. There's a lot of practice questions too.. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoniaG Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) Hello, I failed my IELTS too and gave PTE a shot. I prepared for this completely from the below website. They have a Youtube channel too and practice exercises for all kinds of questions. I got 87 overall score which gave me the superior English score. https://www.e2language.com/ Hope this helps. Be calm for the exam as every second counts and u need to be mentally present for this. Good Luck! Edited August 23, 2018 by SoniaG Link update 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky87 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 That's the main one I used it was fab! Seemed to be a lot about structure and timing, I guess because a computer is marking it they look for certain phrases.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Clan Posted October 9, 2018 Author Share Posted October 9, 2018 Thank you all I will keep you posted in my outcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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