PTE Core Training(General)

WHAT YOU WILL GET IN THIS COURSE?

• Online access to the sessions
• Flexible Timings
• 24*7 Support
• Practice Material
• **FREE MOCK TESTS to get real exam feel
• PPTs (Power Point Presentation) to go through
• Helpful Strategies
• Convenient Learning (pacing of the course according to the student’s needs)
• Personal and Private Feedback
• All 4 modules in 1 place

Both type of sessions are available – ONE ON ONE SESSIONS AND BATCH CLASSES

DURATION OF THE COURSE :

• 10 sessions
• 15 sessions
• 20 sessions
• 25 sessions
• 30 sessions
• Customized courses are also available if students wants any specific no. of sessions

PRICING OF THE COURSES:

It will be discussed after the demo session according to the no. of sessions the student wants to enroll in and the student will be informed regarding the mode of payment as well. For more details, the student can connect via : WhatsApp , Instagram or phone call.

What is PTE General Exam?

PTE General Exam is one of the famous English Proficiency exams in the world. Candidates appear in this exam to test their proficiency level in English language. Here, PTE stands for ‘Pearson Test for English’ and it’s goal is to check the fluency in speaking, listening, reading and writing English language.

The PTE General Exam is divided into two sections, a written exam and a verbal interview of 75 and 25 marks respectively. This exam is conducted in this pattern for 6 different levels namely the Foundation Level (A1), Level 1 (A2), Level 2 (B1), Level 3 (B2), Level 4 (C1), and Level 5 (C2). Each of these levels is based on the CEFR levels of evaluation. CEFR or Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is used for standardizing exams for language proficiency in various regions. The six levels of PTE General are graded as A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2. In this categorization C2 is considered to be the ‘Master Level’ proficiency, C1 is ‘Effective Operational Proficiency’, B2 is ‘Vantage’, B1 is ‘Threshold’, A2 is ‘Waystage’ and A1 is the ‘Breakthrough’ level.

Countries that Accept PTE General Exam Score

There are various countries accepting PTE General Exam Scores for the intake of students and working professionals. These countries are non-native English-speaking European countries. The list of such countries is mentioned below.

• Albania
• Columbia
• Czech Republic
• Ecuador
• Greece
• Italy
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Mexico
• Poland
• Spain
• Switzerland
• UK
• Ukraine
• Estonia

PTE General Test Eligibility Criteria

There is no set eligibility for giving a PTE General exam except that the candidate must be equal to above the age of 16 years. As this is an International Certification exam there is a set of criteria on which each candidate is marked.

1. Completion: The candidate must write a relevant answer to score marks. Marks for attempting or transferring marks are not allowed.
2. Fulfil the Requirement: The answer must be within the formal guidelines of the exam following the format of the respective section. For instance, the word limit for a certain section of the exam is to be maintained for the evaluation of the answer, or it should be at least be in the tolerable limit to score minimum.
3. Descriptive Criteria: The description of the answer should be based on the analytical criteria keeping in mind factors like range, accuracy, coherence, and orthographic control.
4. Global Selection Criteria: The description of each answer should be interactive and also portray written productivity.

PTE General Test Levels

Based on CEFR Categorization, the Foundation level is the lowest level of achievement in the PTE General Exam. The detailed pattern of each level is covered hereunder.

Foundation Level (A1)

The foundation level of the PTE exam is structured for beginners. It is designed to test their social and basic survival skills in the English language. This 75 minutes exam is based on 9 tasks based on a general theme. The 9 tasks are comprised of Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing tests. The spoken part consists of a Monologue, Picture description, and Roleplay. The exam duration is 75 minutes.

Level 1 (A2)

Comprising 1 written test and a spoken test of 9 tasks, Level 1 of the PTE General exam is also suited for beginners. The theme of the test basically revolves around basic household terms, transportation, hobbies, salutations, etc. The exam duration is 1 hour 35 minutes.

Level 2 (B1)

For candidates who have an intermediate knowledge of the English language, the PTE General exam Level 2 is an appropriate option. This test evaluates a person based on their knowledge of the language around workplaces, educational institutions, etc. Level 2 explores ideas, emotions, and information a person has about topics like tourism, education, entertainment, etc. Apart from the 9 tasks, this level also has an added spoken test of ‘Discussion’ to judge a candidate’s interaction skills. The test is designed for 1 hour 35 minutes.

Level 3 (B2)

This 2 hours 30 minutes test is a more comprehensive and extensive form of the PTE General Level 3 exam. This test also consists of spoken and written sections.

Level 4 (C1)

This exam is set in social and professional contexts and is more suitable for candidates who are planning to study or work abroad. The theme of the test is more around society and the environment where a candidate’s fluency and Mastery of the language are tested. The 2 hours 55 minutes exam consists of an 8 minutes spoken section. The pattern of the spoken tasks is however similar to the previous levels.

Level 5 (C2)

This exam consists of multiple themes and is levelled for highly competitive candidates. The context of the exam is to test the awareness of the candidate about various topics of international importance and their creative ways of presenting them in the English language.

Why Take a PTE General Test?

The PTE Academic test has more opportunities for study abroad and work-abroad options but it is difficult and one must choose their preference of exam based on the ‘intent’. Here is a list of why one should take the PTE General Exam.

1. To test your level of proficiency in the English Language.
2. Gain a certificate based on your level of proficiency. If your PTE Level 4 English is weak, you can still apply for PTE Level 3 and gain an International Certificate.
3. The Level 4 and Level 5 certificates are also accepted in several countries for study abroad and work options.
4. The International Certificate has no expiry.
5. No extensive coursework is required.