PTE
Have a look at the links. These are what I used.
Read and Practice:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...XhDY2FUS1RiWUU
https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...Xl6dG5TTG9xRE0
Practice and Tips :
Most Important:
PTE-A Exam
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdW...Y2w2yqw/videos
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFT...XSYskCQ/videos
Pronunciation:
https://www.youtube.com/user/englishfriend
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0H...kCekyjZG_LxOmg
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4...yy8Oe0iXCdSWfA
Rest:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWw...7kYhUqw/videos
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvA...-IqvGUA/videos
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmf...Wm68Tbg/videos
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvS...WhAhoAg/videos
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6W...IZnAs2w/videos
Good luck !
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* Summarize Text (30-40 w): Following A who did what type format to write 40 words text. Your advice?
I don't think Summarise is 40 words. a full, single sentence of no more than 75 words.
Divide and Conquer - That's how you do it !
PTE Academic writing how to write a good summary - PTE Academic study guide
Here's a trick I used. If there are 3 paragraph in the summary text article, I made one line summary of the 3 paragraph and then joined them together or made a summary of the summary.
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Describe Graph: following a format, would able to mention two points here beside intro n conclusion. Your advice?
Tips number 1. You don't need to describe anything. Content doesn't matter, but Pronunciation and Oral Fluency. It is impossible to explain everything in 40s, and hence worry about your Flow and Pronunciation.
Template:
Introduction: 10 s
This graph/bar chart/pie/etc shows the <chart name> from <this year> to <this year> or <over this certain year> or similar depending on the question.
2 Body points: 20s
Choose any point you like, it doesn't matter if you leave the most important data, just don't stop talking. For example, you can say,
1. the maximum is this.
2. the minimum is this
That's just the simplest of example, you can say a variety of that.
That's 2 points, you can also say more points if you have time.
Conclusion: 10 s
Most people don't say conclusion and hence lose marks. It is one of the most important thing. Official guideline say you should try give a conclusion.
You should definitely use either Overall or In conclusion to start the conclusion with so the computer understands you are saying a conclusion.
e.g. In conclusion, the trend shows its rising, or In conclusion, A is always higher than B, etc.
Most important: Don't correct yourself if you make a mistake - it's quite hard as it's our habit to do so, just say the next word, even if its ********, just keep on talking : Yes this tip is from Pearson. Computer doesn't care what you say, but how you say it !!!
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*Retell lecture: again following a format to write 4 sentences. Your advice?
You write as much as you can of what said and you say as much as the speaker said - even saying the exact same thing back works - though try not to, paraphrasing is better ! Start with, " The speaker said" and End with a conclusion if you can, but it's not mandatory like Describe Image.
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* Advice on Multiple choice in listening section, I prefer to listen first rather than reading options to choose while listening. Your advice?
Try listen everything and get what the speaker is saying but also have a glance at the answers and try eliminate them if you can, if not no harm. Its the hardest section in listening so don't worry too much if 65+ is your target. Spend more on Select Missing Word and Write From Dictation and such. And yes, you have to select at least 2 or more(depending on the question-minimum select 2) else you get 0 even if you get one right !!!
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Reading:*Whats your advice on timing in reading section, any technique to follow.
Spend time on Fill In The Blanks which are easier.
Reading can't be taught unlike other 3 sections. It can be improved by reading good books, articles, watching good movies like Kings Speech or Birdman type not the Transformers kind.
Essay:
Introduction
Body Paragraph
Conclusion
Unlike IELTS, I don't think Essay is worth more than 30-35% of the Writing Section, so don't worry too much about Essays. There are 25-30 essays which are common in every PTE Test. You can memorize them if you want. You can google it.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...Xl6dG5TTG9xRE0
https://www.scribd.com/doc/295822511...s-With-Answers
Most people worry too much about Essay but PTE is not IELTS ! Most of the Writing marks are in Summarise Written Text, Summarise Spoken Test in Listening (This counts towards Writing and Listening Mark) and Write From Dictation in Listening (which also counts towards Writing and Listening Mark) and to a some extent in Fill In The Blanks in Reading. So, concentrate on those than essay.
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Some Speaking Tips:
Describe Image:
The introduction should be easy and smooth as there is nothing to think about it, just read it as it is, but you are still having too many pauses. You also trying to speak too fast and then 2-3 seconds pause, this is not going to help your oral fluency. By trying to speak too fast after pauses you are also losing Pronunciation mark.
Content doesn't matter, just don't stop speaking, say whatever it is in your mind even if incorrect and off topic but say it at a smooth pace with proper stress and intonation. Just think of what your cat is doing and talk about it, if you can't think of anything - though try not to, just don't stop talking !
Look at the youtube links I gave you regarding Pronunciation and Speaking. Also try to think computer is your friend and your speaking to it. With practice, it will come. Be a theatre actor, try speak like you are auditioning for a movie or drama.
Read Aloud:
You speaking too fast, slow down and speak at a nice rhythm with proper intonation and pronunciation. Have a look at the links I gave you, see model answers and you will be fine.
By speaking too fast, you are stuttering. Let your mind and mouth be in sync. By speaking too fast, your mouth is outpacing your mind as it needs time to see the next word.
Repeat Sentence:
Say it exactly like the speaker says with proper pauses and stress. Yes exactly means exactly like it or try to do as much as you can.
Retell Lecture:
You started with " This Speaker said, um um The Speaker said the origin of ...." and you said the same thing twice to try to correct yourself and you lost marks. Never correct yourself just go on to the next word. Retell Lecture is supposed to be easy. You try copy down everything the speaker said and you say the exact same thing back, though try paraphrase it. Try practice writing fast ! And don't say ''the speaker'' again in the middle, instead use "he/she said".
Position of Microphone:
Try put the microphone above your nose level, I know it sounds weird but it will help you prevent breathing noise interfere which results in lower Speaking marks. I have done it, lots of people have done it and they all got 90s and similar.
Record it:
Record of what you said in each section and try compare that with the model answer and try improve on that. Make sure your Pronunciation is exactly like the one you saw on youtube videos and model answers.
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Listening Tips:
In the Listening section, after Summarise Spoken Text (which has its own timing), try do the 1st few sections quickly else you will have to rush on the last few easy sections like Select Missing Word, Highlight Incorrect Words and Write From Dictation and you will lose marks on your strength.
Also, Retell Lecture, Repeat Sentence and Answer Short Questions contribute to both of your Listening and Speaking marks.
Write From Dictation:
Make sure you definitely watch the Masters of PTE video regarding if the sentence will end with a full stop or question mark. Also, make sure you put commas, semi-colons for for appropriate pauses.
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Exam Tips:
The exam will try to stress you out, and that's the point. If you make a mistake in one section just forget about everything that happened before and try do it your best. Making mistakes is normal and people got all 90 with making loads of mistakes. PTE is not IELTS and you are allowed to make mistakes and still get very good marks. Except Reading may be, people have made loads of mistakes and still got 90 in other 3 sections.
I made loads of mistakes and wasn't sure if I will get 70+, but got 89 in Speaking. So, try not to stress on previous mistakes and thereby losing your oral fluency, pronunciation and concentration for the rest of the exam. Try speak with an open mouth instead of closed mouth as computer needs to understand what you saying. Accent doesn't matter, Pronunciation and Oral Fluency does.
IELTS
If you know to read and write English better not spend money on tutor. if you know your grammar well no need any help.
Just register exam early I mean minimum 3months in advance. Read Target Band 7 Academic or Ace IELTS for General. Here are some sites links.
http://ielts-blog.com/
http://www.engvid.com/
http://www.examenglish.com/IELTS/cbIELTS_listening.htm
http://ielts-academic.com/
http://www.ielts-exam.net/
http://feeds.feedburner.com/Ielts-blog
http://www.ieltsbuddy.com/ielts-essay.html
http://www.scribd.com/doc/38801137/T...Writing-Task-1
http://www.ieltswriting.com.au/2012/...writing-score/
http://www.ielts.org/test_takers_inf...st_sample.aspx
http://www.ielts.org/test_takers_inf...ng_sample.aspx
Watch AEHelp videos on Youtube.
even engvid is there in youtube
Watch e-english videos on Youtube
youtube is your best source for IELTS just use idm to download those videos
download Cambridge 8,9,7 with search for torrents or use avaxhome.ws to get ebooks. To download torrents install utorrent and search torrentz or through startpage.com ,ixquick.com , duckduckgo.com . in the search type the "title of book torrent"
Never forget Target band 7 is the best book for academic
and Ace IELTS very good for general.
Practice , Practice , Practice.
In the exam Listen, mark keywords, check if the missing word is adjective, noun, verb or adverb. Look 1 to 2 questions ahead. Keep Listening when writing.
Reading start writing answer directly to answer sheet, do not even bother about writing in question paper. When reading read questions then see the paragraph ,then try to answer questions then read another paragraph. You should know what questions to skim, scan and read. Look at aehelp video in youtube.
Writing. For task 1 Do not try to draw table or try to draw structure.Just start writing.
For Task 2 Draw points pros and cons if discuss, agree or disagee in which you should only focus on one point either you agree or you disagree.See the number points you get then start writing for one side, but do not write for both which is not good for marks. Your point of view quesions give your point of view.
Draw plan, draw structure, group main points. Then write the paragraph. Note each paragraph should have a thesis what you are writing. Look at target band 7 and you tube for this paper.
Speaking try to practice with mp3 player in home to see how you speak. watch you tube video. Answer questions with correct tense.
