PTE Academic / UKVI Exam Pattern - Speaking
The PTE Speaking module is the first section of the exam. It evaluates your ability to speak English clearly and fluently.
Your responses are recorded and assessed based on pronunciation, fluency, and content.
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Read Aloud
Read Aloud tests your speaking ability to ensure proper pronunciation and fluency.
You must read the given text clearly within the time limit.
| Task | Skills assessed | Prompt length | Preparation time | Time to answer | Number of questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A text appears on the screen. Read the text aloud | Speaking | Text up to 60 words | 35-40 seconds | 35-40 seconds | 6 - 7 |