Mistakes To Avoid In The PTE Exam

Time is money. If you are willing to spend time preparing for the Pearson Test of English (PTE) exam, you should look at this article. This exam is still a significant event in your immigration journey. Many changes have been made annually to ensure that no matter who they may be, everyone takes it seriously.

Here are some common pitfalls which should not be followed:

Not prioritizing your tasks during the exam:

Concentration has a big impact on the exam. If you do not prioritize your tasks, you will be unable to focus on essential aspects of the test and will face heavy pressure and frequent interruptions during the exam. Also, it will cause the mismanaged time, and in the end, you will have to regret it.

So, set up the tasks on your own. Either when you study, or you are in the actual exam. Some of the tasks have more weightage than others, so be wise while taking up the exam. If you can do the last things first, do it without hesitation, and this will bring a peaceful completion at the end.

Being Startle: 

You should not be caught off-guard that you have to take the PTE exam online, via computer, or your laptop. It would help if you were immensely prepared for the exam, keeping in mind that there is no human to wait or correct things for you. Your examiner is the computer machine, and you should be prepared to command everything you do for online and computer-based exams.

Speaking Fluently:

One of the most important areas in the PTE exam is speaking. The students can easily learn to speak well by practicing their delivery. While speaking;

• • Make sure you are loud enough so the examiner can grab the exact word you are saying.
  • It would help if you had good enough content to speak so you can do it fluently. Once you have finished speaking, please press next button given on your screen.

  • Effective use of vocabulary will help you to get better scores. If you have made the efforts to learn more vocabulary, then using words like ‘very’, ‘extremely’ and so on should help you sound more professional.

Poor Listening: 

The listening section is very tight in terms of time so you need to be extremely careful about allocating your time. As mentioned before, you have to prioritize your time as per your strong areas and, if you do so, you can do this part efficiently. You just have 30 to 40 minutes max. And the slot is inflexible. So, if you miss any of the questions or sections, you won’t have a chance to replay the audio.

Being Fast and Furious:

The only thing you can control during the exam is YOU. Don’t rush and try to grab things with peace of mind. Of course, if you are fully prepared and confident in the things you know, you can control your exam fear and make it happen.

Conclusion: 

Since the PTE exam is the gateway to not just your immigration process but the dreams you had for your whole life, you should be prepared to clear the exam on the first attempt. Even if you think your English is good, don’t be overconfident and you must start preparation at least two months before the exam. Instead of studying on your own, consult with PTE counselors or trainers so you can get the practice done within the time limit.