How I Scored 90 in PTE with Just One Week of Preparation

I had only one week to prepare for the PTE exam and managed to score 90 in all four tasks. Since I work in IT and have lived in the US, I was confident about my English proficiency. However, I still dedicated about two hours per day for a week.

Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of what worked for me. These methods may not work for everyone, but if you have good oral and written communication skills, they can help you achieve a high score.

1. Initial Steps – Setting the Right Foundation

✅ Take a free mock test to identify weak areas.

✅ My challenges: Repeat Sentence, Describe Image, and Reorder Paragraphs (due to time constraints).

✅ After the mock test, watch Navjot Brar’s videos first, followed by E2 Language videos for deeper insights.

2. Key General Tips for PTE

🎯 Fluency & Pronunciation in Speaking → Never hesitate or pause!

🎯 Choose a small test centre → I went to one with just five seats for a quieter environment.🎯 Time Management → Keep moving through questions, don’t overthink.

3. Section-Wise Strategy & Tips

Speaking

1. Read Aloud (No preparation needed)

• If you mispronounce a word, move on—small mistakes won’t affect your score.

2. Repeat Sentence (Minimal practice: 10-20 sentences)

• Close your eyes and focus—helps reduce distractions in a noisy test centre.

• Break the sentence into meaningful parts—makes recall easier.

• Same applies to Write from Dictation.

• Missing words doesn’t matter as much as fluency & pronunciation!

3. Describe Image (Requires the most practice: ~100 samples)

• Use a simple structure: Introduction → 2-3 key observations → Conclusion.

• If you don’t understand a graph, just read the chart labels—I did this and still scored full marks!

4. Re-Tell Lecture (Minimal practice: 10-20 attempts)

• Take notes while listening.

• Speak coherently using the keywords from your notes.

• Summarize if you have time.

5. Answer Short Question (No preparation needed)

• Answer in 1-2 words.

• I made two mistakes, but it didn’t affect my overall score.

Writing

6. Summarize Written Text (No preparation needed)

• Try 1-2 sample complex sentences before the test.

• There is plenty of time to complete this section.

7. Essay Writing (No preparation needed)

• Use complex sentences & advanced vocabulary.

• Basic Structure:

  • Introduction: "I am of the opinion that..."

  • Supporting Point 1: "Firstly... As an example..."

  • Supporting Point 2: "Moreover... For instance..."

  • Conclusion: "To recapitulate..."

• Plenty of time available for this task.

Reading

8. Multiple Choice (Single & Multiple Answer)

• No major preparation needed—just practice a few questions.

• For multiple-answer questions, only pick answers you are confident about (negative marking applies!).

9. Re-Order Paragraphs

• Needs some preparation—use Navjot Brar’s tips.

• Practice 20-30 questions before the exam.

10. Fill in the Blanks

• No preparation needed if your vocabulary is strong.

Listening

11. Summarize Spoken Text

• Similar to Re-Tell Lecture.

• Make notes and ensure your summary is concise.

12. Multiple Choice (Single & Multiple Answer)

• Practice a few questions.

• For multiple-answer questions, avoid guessing to prevent negative marking.

13. Other Listening Sections

• Fill in the Blanks → No preparation needed if vocabulary is good.

• Highlight Correct Summary → Practice a few and you’re good.

• Select Missing Word → Just practice a few.

• Highlight Incorrect Word → No preparation needed.

• Write from Dictation → Same as Repeat Sentence strategy.

4. Final Preparation Steps

✅ Take at least TWO mock tests—one before preparation & one after.

✅ Keep practicing weak areas before the test.

✅ Stay calm & manage time well—this plays a huge role in your final score.

🎉 Good luck, everyone! Hope this guide helps you ace your PTE exam! 🚀