Pearson PTE Listening Practice Test

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Pearson PTE Listening Practice Test

Introduction

Pearson PTE Listening section (or) Part 3 consists of questions that are based on audio or video clips which begin to play automatically. You hear each audio or video clip only once so listen carefully. You are allowed to take notes.
For each question you have the opportunity to adjust the volume. While the audio clip is playing, move the control bar to the right to increase the volume or to the left to decrease the volume.

Pattern

Pearson PTE Listening Practice - Listening

Concept	Time Duration
Summarize Spoken Text	60-90 seconds to retain 50-70 words, 10 minutes to write
Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer	40-90 seconds for prompt
Fill in the Blanks	30-60 seconds
Highlight Correct Summary	30-90 seconds
Multiple Choice, Single Answer	30-60 seconds
Select Missing Word	20-70 seconds
Highlight Incorrect Words	15-50 seconds
Write From Dictation	3-5 seconds

Practice

Pearson PTE Listening Practice - Samples

1. Summarize spoken text
2. Multiple choice, multiple answer
3. Fill in the blanks
4. Highlight correct summary
5. Multiple choice, single answer
6. Select missing word
7. Highlight incorrect words
8. Write from dictation

Highlights

Pearson PTE Listening Practice Test
Task	The transcript of a recording appears on screen. While listening to the recording, identify the words in the transcript that differ from what is said.
Skills assessed	Listening and reading
Prompt length	15-50 seconds