PTE Read Aloud is the very first task of the PTE test and of the Speaking section. This is a very simple task, which expects you to read a given paragraph and if you do well in this task, it boosts your overall confidence for the entire PTE test. PTE Read aloud has integrated scoring that gets added to both your Reading and Speaking skills. so, in this blog, I will explain the PTE Read aloud task in detail and also give you all the relevant tips and tricks, along with a lot of practice questions and examples, to help you maximize your score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not only that, but we will also look at each of the scoring criteria for PTE Read aloud in detail and show you how these impact your speaking scores. To begin with, let’s start with an overview of the PTE Read Aloud task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PTE Read Aloud task is the first question type of the Speaking section, which is Part 1 of the test – Speaking & Writing, with around 30 minutes allocated for the Speaking section. A text appears on the screen and you just need to read the complete text aloud, clearly, and naturally. The text paragraph will be approximately 60 words and you get 30 to 40 seconds to prepare your response, depending on the length of the given text. You also get 40 seconds to prepare after the preparation time is over, you hear a beep tone and you should start speaking immediately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You get 6 to 7 PTE Read Aloud questions in the exam and just like every other speaking task, you are assessed on the basis of content, oral fluency, and pronunciation. The PTE Read aloud questions are designed to test your ability to read a text, usually on an academic topic, and speak as a native speaker. So, pronunciation and oral fluency are the key elements here, as there could be some tongue-twisting words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n