PTE for Indians: how important is it in practice?
PTE stands for Pearson Test of English, and is the test taken by non-native speakers who want to apply for a student visa or for professionals who want to settle in countries like Australia. In India, PTE is gaining more popularity.
Modules in PTE
As with any other English test, PTE also has four main modules: speaking, writing, reading and listening. However, what is unique about PTE is that the sections are interrelated. For example, the speaking section also affects the score for the reading section.
PTE Preparation
There are many materials available on the Internet. Indian students practice PTE questions from various sources like websites, blogs, Facebook pages and after all YouTube channels.
Why do Indians need special attention?
However, Indians need a special approach to pave the way for the PTE exam as they are non-native and lack grammar, fluency and most importantly pronunciation. Indians face difficulties in stretching words in a sentence. Also, when it comes to grammar, they need refinement.
What skills do Indians need to work on?
PTE has four sections, and each section requires a special skill set. Indians should focus on specific gray areas, as the items in the PTE sections are interrelated. Are here:
Pronunciation: Items like ‘Read aloud’, ‘Describe image’ and ‘Repeat reading’ require clear pronunciations. Indians need to work on improving their pronunciation. Dictionaries such as Oxford, Collins, Merriam-Websters, and Longman can help you learn the correct pronunciation of words.
Spelling and Grammar: Most non-native speakers lack spelling and grammar, especially Indian students who come from rural areas. Instead of taking it lightly, Indian students need to spend more time reviewing their summaries and essays in PTE.
Fluency: Fluency is important for scoring high on PTE. Indian students should start communicating in English with their friends and colleagues to improve their fluency. The entire speaking section in PTE relies on fluency and other enabling skills.
What special training is required for the Indians?
Indians must rely more on creating an environment in which they read, write, listen and speak English. In other words, they should start reading English newspapers, watching series and movies, and communicating in English. However, Indians should remember not to imitate native speakers under any circumstances.
With the above mentioned tips and tricks, Indian students can practice for PTE questions and focus on improving their general language skills to pass the exam.
