PTE Academic
Pearson Test of English Academic - computer-based English proficiency practice.
About PTE Academic on DigiTransact Mastermind
Pearson Test of English Academic - computer-based English proficiency practice.
Each of the 4 PTE Academic skills carries its own SmartScore from 0 to 100, so progress is measured per topic rather than as one overall grade.
All 26 PTE Academic questions come with the written reasoning behind the answer, so a wrong attempt still teaches the method.
PTE Academic work is filed under Senior High, University, so you only see sets that match the stage you are studying.
Education levels covered
SHS 1 to 3 (Grades 10 to 12 / High School) - Towards the WASSCE
2 PTE Academic skills at this level
Tertiary and college foundations - Advanced study
2 PTE Academic skills at this level
Relevant curricula and exams
Based on the education levels this subject covers on the platform.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Learning outcomes
After working through the PTE Academic practice sets you should be able to:
- Reading & Listening Skills: Multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank practice in PTE style.
- Reading & Writing Practice: PTE Academic style reading comprehension and written English practice.
Sample questions
Real questions taken from the PTE Academic question bank, shown with the working learners see after answering.
Choose the best word: The lecture was so ___ that many students fell asleep.
- engaging
- monotonous
- brief
- lively
Working: Monotonous (dull and unvarying) fits the result of students falling asleep.
In PTE “Summarize Written Text”, your answer must be:
- two paragraphs
- one sentence
- a bullet list
- exactly 100 words
Working: The task requires a single-sentence summary of 5–75 words.
Main topics and skills
PTE Academic is organised into 2 topic groups covering 4 practice skills. Open any skill to read the guide and start a practice set.
PTE Academic Practice
Extended Practice
Exams PTE Academic practice prepares you for
Each page below sets out what the examination covers and links straight back to the pte academic skills that feed into it.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is this PTE Academic practice for?
Right now PTE Academic spans Senior High and University. Use the level filter on this page to hide everything outside the stage you are revising for.
What topics are included in PTE Academic?
There are 2 topic groups in PTE Academic, including PTE Academic Practice and Extended Practice. Working through a single group at a time is usually faster than jumping around.
What is in the PTE Academic question bank?
26 PTE Academic questions sit across 4 skills. A written explanation follows every answer, so a wrong attempt still shows you the method.
Is PTE Academic practice useful for the WASSCE or tertiary coursework?
Because PTE Academic is organised by level, the sets covering the WASSCE and tertiary coursework are easy to isolate, and they are labelled Ghana GES SHS syllabus, WASSCE and Tertiary foundation coursework.
Do I need an account to practise PTE Academic?
Reading is open to everyone. Signing up for free adds the parts that need to be stored: your SmartScore, your completed PTE Academic skills and your place in a set.
Related subjects
Free pte academic courses to watch alongside
Full video courses from universities and educators, free to watch and listed on their own pages here.
How this page was produced
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Ready to master PTE Academic?
Pick any of the 4 PTE Academic skills above, answer the questions and watch your SmartScore climb.