How to prepare for PTE exam in Lagos. If you are new to PTE or to English proficiency tests, the preparation journey can seem overwhelming. Our five-step guide will help you plan how much to prepare, and what to prepare for
KNOW YOUR TARGET SCORE
To know your target score, you need first consult with the institution you are applying to. A good starting point is to understand your current English proficiency level and the score you need to achieve.
LEARN THE FORMAT
Take time to familiarize yourself with the structure of PTE. Knowing the structure helps you in understanding its format. The type of question you should expect is crucial to getting a better result.
Ask yourself the following questions as you familiarize yourself with the test. Understand quantity: know many parts included in the test? How many questions? Length and timing: how long does each part of the PTE academic last? How long time is allowed for each question type? Understanding instruction: what task needed to be completed for each question type? What Responses recorded? Layout: what each question presented? Kind of skills that is assessed? How are responses scored?
KNOW THE TEST SCORE
The test taker has a score of between 10-90, to show the level of English skills in all questions. The PTE exam is 100% machine-scored. Meaning every test marked accurately, consistently, and fairly. Now you know how to prepare for PTE exam in Lagos.
SKILLS TESTED IN EACH QUESTION
Questions that test, communicative skills {speaking, reading, listening, and writing} will test either individual or a combination of skills, for example, a question may test just reading or it may test reading and speak at the same time. Each question contributes to the score of those particular communicative skills.
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Complete short 5-10 minute practice activities each day to maintain and build your knowledge. Join our English-speaking group, we offer the opportunity to practice both speaking and listening skills. Take every opportunity to write in English for example sending emails to friends or contact or keeping a journal. Practice speaking English at your home, school, or workplace. Listen to English-speaking media, like television, use English subtitles if available, and radio broadcasts. Read widely from sources like newspapers, magazines, academic journals, and books. Observe native speakers and listen to the language used in different contexts.
TIPS FOR PTE EXAM ON TEST DAY
Make the most of those spare minutes to practice your skills. Before the test: Make sure you have the correct documentation and ID to take with you to the test center. Allow yourself plenty of time to reach the test center. During the test: Use correct punctuation for writing tasks, fall stops, capital letters, and commas. Keep strictly the word limit given in writing tasks. Answer the questions if the question asks you to write or speak about sports, write or speak about the sport, not science. Read all test instructions carefully. Spend any remaining time available to check your answers. Do not spend too much time on a single question. To read more visit our website.