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I had 2 days to prep for this and I chose PTE Academic — this was my first time doing the exam and I was so nervous. I messed up in the Reading section due to poor time management 😔

Hi! Should I opt for a rescore or retake since I need 76 for speaking? Thank you for your help!

Hi!

I did my PTE exam and i am wondering specifically about my speaking scores. Because I speak really fluent and in my usually life I have not issues to communicate with other. (expect my wife :-) )

Had someone a idea?

Hi everyone,

This is my first time posting on Reddit, but I really wanted to share my experience since I know a lot of people struggle with figuring out which platform to use for PTE prep. Hopefully this helps someone feel more confident going into their exam.

My prep timeline (1 month total):

• Weeks 1-2: Focused entirely on Speaking, since that was my weakest area. I followed Nakul's YouTube videos for guidance and practiced daily.
• Weeks 3-4: Shifted focus to Writing, Reading, and Listening. I did sectional mock tests for all sections but never attempted a full-length mock test.

Platform: I used Apeuni throughout, and honestly — don't overthink this decision. It's a solid platform and served me well.

Important note on mock scores: My Speaking sectional mocks kept showing around 79, and I was genuinely worried about it. But don't let that discourage you — on the actual exam, I scored much higher. Mock scores (especially for Speaking) don't always reflect your real exam performance, so don't panic if you see similar numbers.

My actual result:

• Listening: 87
• Reading: 79
• Speaking: 89
• Writing: 90
• Overall: 90

My biggest takeaways: stop stressing over which platform to pick, trust the process, and follow good guidance (Nakul's videos helped me a lot with Speaking specifically).

If anyone has questions about my prep, timeline, or anything else — drop a comment, I'm happy to help however I can!

I had given my exam but i have received these scores , am unable to achieve superior scores needed for PR , pls help out how can i achieve the desired scores

I got superior!!! wow I can finally breathe again

It took 6 weeks of practice bc I have a 9-5 and could only study either at 7am before I had work or after work for 1-2 hours a day before my brain was too fried.

After taking the mock exam I realised my weaknesses were SPEAKING and WRITING so I only focused on those tasks -

My templates that I used during the exam and to study:
KEY - [x] means to fill in your topic / opinion

Describe Image -

This image showcases x about x
The highest figure is x at around x
While the lowest figure is x at around x
Additionally, both categories show a stable/increase/decrease in trend 
Overall, this image highlights the x and y

Retell Lecture

This lecture was mainly about X
She explained X
X contributed to X and X
In addition, she mentioned X
Overall this lecture was about X

Group Discussion

This discussion was about xx
The first participant mentioned xx as a concern
The others suggested xx
Another concern was xx
In response, they recommended xx
Overall, they agreed xx

Respond to situation

Hi friend
I overheard someone mentioned xx
I was wondering if you would be able to xx
I would love your suggestion
Thank you for understanding!

SWT

!! do not copy and paste from the passage, definitely use synonyms !!

[Topic] has evolved in recent years // OR
[Topic] has fundamentally reshaped [x] // OR
[Topic] poses both opportunities and challenges, although [x] and [y], while highlighting [z] 

Essay

Intro: It is often argued that [x]. While some people believe [x], I believe in [y]. 

Paragraph 1: Supporters claim [y]. For example, [z]. Therefore, [z]. 

Paragraph 2: On the other hand OR In addition, some people may suggest [x]. For instance, [x]. As a result, [x]. 

Conclusion: In conclusion, some people will argue [x]. Although critics believe this, I believe [x] and [y] because [x]. 

YOU CAN DO IT I PROMISE IT SUCKS BUT YOU GOT IT!!

All my mock exams and practice made it seem like I was going to do really bad, even after the exam I had collapsed so much during repeat sentence and the rest of the speaking but as long as you keep a confident and steady voice, it will work out!!

I also found the real exam was so much easier than APE Uni's mocks and the official pearsons mocks.

Hi! I took the PTE Academic test for the first time last June 30 and received the results yesterday, July 2.

I studied (inconsistently) for 10 days and mainly used Alfa PTE to practice (10-day premium). I also watched videos from Skills PTE Academic by Nakul.

What I did first was familiarize myself with all the parts and format of the test and took a full mock test in Alfa PTE just to assess my current skills.

My initial scores in the mock test:
Speaking - 65
Writing - 48
Reading - 55
Listening - 61

After that, I practiced per part and took sectional mock tests (1 test per section) three days before the exam. I still got low scores and just relied on the feedback given by the app until the exam day, so don’t be discouraged by your mock test scores. Just keep practicing and you’ll be just fine. :)

Sectional mock test scores:
Speaking - 76
Writing - 70
Reading - 68
Listening - 78

Speaking
I tried speaking a little faster but with clear pronunciation, no pauses for more than two seconds, and in monotone or no intonation
DI: I fumbled a lot during practice and did worse during the real exam, but I just kept reading the words or describing what’s in the image even though my sentences weren’t making any sense anymore. I used this structure for graphs/charts:
“The image provides information about (title).
The x-axis talks about…, while the y-axis shows…
It is clear that the highest value is…
Meanwhile, the lowest value is…
Overall, the image describes (title).”
SGD: I wrote atleast 3 to 5 exact phrases from each speaker and just read what I wrote while connecting them.
“The three students / speakers discussed the (main topic).
Speaker 1 mentioned that …
Meanwhile, speaker 2 stated that …
On the other hand, speaker 3 said that …
Overall, they discussed about the (main topic)”
RS: I just tried responding like how I would do in real life and used the words in the written situation. I start with a greeting and end with “thank you.”

Writing
SWT: I copied three sentences exactly and just added connectors. That’s it. Make sure you won’t exceed 75 words. Mine was exactly 75.
“(First sentence of Par1), and (sentence from Par2); moreover, (sentence from Par3).”
WE: Just make sure that you understand what they’re asking for and you have to think and type fast. Use different sentence structures. I used the last three minutes to check for grammar, punctuations, and spelling.
Par1: Intro
Par2: Argument + example
Par3: Counterargument + example
Par4: Conclusion

Reading
Read more about collocations and widen your vocabulary. You will get hints in the texts. You will see the timer and number of items on the screen so make sure you don’t spend a lot of time per question and allot atleast 1-2mins per remaining item.
RO: The first one is always a standalone sentence.

Listening
SST: Write within 50-70 words. I wrote three sentences.
“The discussion revolved around (topic).
The speaker mentioned the advantages such as …
The disadvantages discussed were…”
MCMA: Take notes (places, time, etc) while understanding the passage and choose the best options or just tick one / two if you’re not really sure to avoid negative marking.
HIW: Just follow the text while listening and you’ll be fine.
WFD: I type fast while I listen and fix the spelling and punctuation afterwards. First letter should be capitalized and sentence should end with a period.

If you have any questions, just ask away! More than happy to help. ☺️

Received my initial PTE result on June 27, 2026 and honestly felt a bit sad because I missed the scores I needed for Superior English.

After seeking advice, I decided to apply for a rescore on June 29, 2026 and hoped for the best.

Today, July 2, 2026, my rescored result came back, and I finally achieved Superior English. 🥹

A reminder to trust the process and not lose hope too soon. Sometimes, the result you’re praying for is just around the corner. 🙏✨