Writing:

The writing skills tested in PTE Academic include the following:

• Writing for purpose (to learn, to inform, to persuade)
• Supporting an opinion with details, examples and explanation.

Two item types appear in the writing section. The total time to complete this section is 40, 50 or 60 minutes, depending on the combinations of items in a given test. You could be required to write two summaries and one essay (40 minutes), 3 summaries and one essay (50 minutes), or two summaries and two essays (60 minutes).

PTE at SLIG

Orientation

As orientation is the route to success, so after enrolment, student is sent to orientation class where one is introduced to the PTE test format, skills and strategies needed to crack the language test, various question types, scoring and partial credits. This step makes the learner adopt right approaches for high score in less time duration.

Teaching Methodolody

A full day class, of 8 hrs., is provided daily from Monday to Friday. In regular practice classes, Intensive practice of all four skills is done. Vocabulary list of academic topics and list of collocations is shared. Group and individual speaking sessions help students to improve their speaking skills. Correct sentence formation techniques are taught for effective writings. Sample answers of writings, of examination topics, are shared daily.

Computer Practice

Individual computers are provided for practice daily, to have the real time experience of the exam. Writing practice, on computer, is done in PTE lab. Regular mock tests are conducted for regular assessment of the progress.

Mock Test

A mock test is conducted on every Saturday. Appropriate Feedback on the performance of the students, during regular practice classes and mock test, is given, at regular intervals. Individual attention is provided. Students are guided to work on their weak areas, based on their mock test result.

Complementary Classes

For the desired progress of candidates, extra class for typing practice is provided. For those, who are weak in grammar, separate classes are arranged to clarify the grammatical doubts.

In House Developed Study Materials

The study material used in classrooms and given for extra practice is developed in house by qualified and experienced trainers. This material helps the students in their rigorous practice sessions. Endless on line mock test series are shared with students. Latest and updated material is given.

Qualified Trainers

Pearson trained and certified teachers train students for sitting in the PTE test. TESOL certified language trainers teach various language skills to learners.