The PTE Practice Platform and instant feedback

The PTE Practice Platform is built on deep research of how each question type is scored in order to create the best simulation to support test takers' preparation. In other words, we use the same grading elements that Pearson uses to evaluate your skills to offer feedback. On top of that, we utilise technology from Microsoft and Open AI in addition to supportive self-study features to boost users’ efficiency and productivity.  

In the Pearson Test of English, there are two (02) types of scoring: Correct or Incorrect and Partial Credit. We will also let you know which type of scoring is applied to which question type, but for details on how each question type is scored, please check this article: “PTE grading elements and how questions are scored”.

 Let’s explore each question type, how they are scored and the feedback you will get while practicing on the PTE Practice Platform.

Part 1: Speaking and Writing

1. Read Aloud

Type of scoring for both: Partial Credit

Read Aloud has the following grading elements: Content, Oral Fluency and Pronunciation. 

After practising and submitting answers, users receive the following feedback.

All grading elements are graded similarly to the certified test, especially Pronunciation which users are able to learn from their mistakes – low-scored words and improve them later. Black words are good, Orange words are average, and Red words are bad. Test-takers click the yellow “Detail” buttons to check detailed phoneme scores.

2. Repeat Sentence

Type of scoring: Partial Credit

Similar to Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence also has three grading elements: Content, Oral fluency, and Pronunciation.

Nevertheless, because Repeat Sentence has a much shorter text compared to Read Aloud, so we only focus on the Content grading element to keep the Premium account affordable to everyone. Regarding Oral fluency and Pronunciation, PTE takers simply listen to our sample answer and imitate it, which is easier and more effective. On top of that, if you want to check your pronunciation, let's go practice other Speaking item types including Describe Image and Retell Lecture because we have the same grading elements as Pearson.

This is sample feedback after submitting your answers.

3. Describe the Image and Re-tell Lecture

Type of scoring for both: Partial Credit

Describe Image and Re-tell Lecture are graded based on Content, Oral Fluency and Pronunciation. The Content grading element here is completely different from the Content grading element of Read Aloud and Repeat Sentence, so make sure to read the article PTE grading elements and how questions are scored carefully.

Here is your feedback after submitting answers.

In this feedback, test-takers know whether their answers are related to the question (Image or Lecture) or not. Besides, they also receive detailed Oral Fluency feedback in addition to Pronunciation.

Any question type has detailed Pronunciation feedback that users can click the "Detail" button to check phoneme scores as in the above image.

4. Answer Short Question

Type of scoring: Correct or Incorrect

A question could have two answer options, if test-takers answer correctly, they will get scores. Otherwise, they will lose scores.

Feedback if users answer correctly.

Feedback if users answer incorrectly.

5. Summarize Written Text

Type of scoring: Partial Credit

The PTE Practice Platform offers instant feedback based on Content, Form, Grammar, and Vocabulary.

Here is your feedback after submitting answers.

• Content: Check if your answer is related to the question;
• Form: Check how many words you write, the requirement is from 5 to 70;
• Grammar: Check your grammar and spelling mistakes;
• Vocabulary: Check your vocabulary sophistication and diversity;

Test-takers are able to know if their answers are related to the questions, grammar mistakes, vocabulary ranges, and the form of the answer.

6. Write Essay

Type of scoring: Partial Credit

This question type is evaluated based on Content, Form, Coherence, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Linguistic Range.

Here is your feedback after submitting answers.

Users have detailed feedback on each grading element to improve their answers next time. So make sure to check our feedback thoroughly.

• Content: Check if your answer is related to the question;
• Form: Check how many words you write, the requirement is from 200 to 300;
• Coherence: Check how coherent and logical your answer is;
• Grammar: Check your grammar and spelling mistakes;
• Vocabulary: Check your vocabulary sophistication and diversity;
• Linguistic Range: Check how smooth your language is to formulate thoughts.

Part 2: Reading

1. R&W: Fill in the Blanks

Type of scoring: Partial Credit

Here is feedback after submitting your answer.

2. Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer

Type of scoring: Partial Credit

Here is feedback after submitting your answer. 

All correct options have their own explanation for a better understanding. Users should read the explanation carefully to completely comprehend the question.

3. Re-order Paragraphs

Type of scoring: Partial Credit

Here is feedback after submitting your answer.

4. R: Fill in the Blanks

Type of scoring: Partial Credit

Here is feedback after submitting your answer.

5. Multiple Choice, Single Answer

Type of scoring: Correct or Incorrect

Feedback if you answer correctly

Feedback if you answer incorrectly

Part 3: Listening

1. Summarize Spoken Text

Type of scoring: Partial Credit

The PTE Practice Platform evaluates users’ answers based on Content, Form, Grammar, and Vocabulary (Spelling). The grading elements of this question type are almost the same as Summarize Written Text.

• Content: Check if your answer is related to the question;
• Form: Check how many words you write, the requirement is from 50 to 70;
• Grammar: Check your grammar and spelling mistakes;
• Vocabulary: Check your vocabulary sophistication and diversity;

Here is feedback after submitting your answer.

2. Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer

Type of scoring: Partial Credit

Here is feedback after submitting your answer.

3. Fill in the Blanks

Type of scoring: Partial Credit

Here is feedback after submitting your answer.

4. Highlight Correct Summary

Type of scoring: Correct or Incorrect

Feedback if you answer correctly

Feedback if you answer incorrectly

Please make sure to check our correct answer thoroughly and read the whole text again to comprehend it.

5. Multiple Choice, Single Answer

Type of scoring: Correct or Incorrect

Feedback if you answer correctly

Feedback if you answer incorrectly

6. Select Missing Word

Type of scoring: Correct or Incorrect

Feedback if you answer correctly

Feedback if you answer incorrectly

On the right of each wrong option, click the "Information" icon to check why it's wrong. We have explanations for all wrong options to help users have a better understanding of that wrong option. 

7. Highlight Incorrect Words

Type of scoring: Partial Credit

Here is feedback after submitting your answer.

8. Write from Dictation

Type of scoring: Partial Credit

Here is feedback after submitting your answer.

Here is our video sample feedback for your reference.

If you already comprehend all feedback on the PTE Practice Platform, let’s visit and experience it for real because doing things is the best way to learn.