LANGUAGE TEST GUIDE

PTE General
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PTE General is now known as Pearson English International Certificate. It assesses general English at six proficiency levels.

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Know what to expect.

The 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 levels
TEST COMPONENTS

Build confidence in each skill.

01

Listening

Understand spoken English in a range of everyday and study-related situations.

02

Reading

Understand written texts and respond to questions about their meaning and details.

03

Writing

Produce written responses appropriate to the level and task.

04

Speaking

Complete spoken tasks with an interlocutor as part of the separate speaking examination.

Test formats and score reporting can change. The test provider’s official page is the final source for current details.

PREPARING FOR PTE GENERAL

Plan your next step.

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