Listening
Understand spoken English in a range of everyday and study-related situations.
PTE General is now known as Pearson English International Certificate. It assesses general English at six proficiency levels.
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OFFICIAL FORMAT GUIDEThe qualification assesses all four language skills through a written examination and a separate spoken examination. Confirm the current format for the level you plan to take.
Pearson English International Certificate levelsUnderstand spoken English in a range of everyday and study-related situations.
Understand written texts and respond to questions about their meaning and details.
Produce written responses appropriate to the level and task.
Complete spoken tasks with an interlocutor as part of the separate speaking examination.
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