How I Scored 90 in PTE with Self-Study: Tips and Strategies

1. Introduction:

   • Recently scored 90 in Listening, Reading, and Speaking, and 89 in Writing in the PTE exam.

   • Sharing my self-study experience and strategies to help others achieve their desired scores.

2. Preparation Timeline:

   • Studied consistently for 2 months, spending 2 hours daily.

   • Focused on consistency over intensity.

3. First Month: Familiarization with the Exam

   • Practised on platforms like Real PTE and PTE Success.

   • Learned tricks and techniques from free YouTube resources:

     • Speaking: Followed PTE Master Speaking videos.

     • Other Skills: Followed Jay from E2Language.

4. Second Month: Intensive Practice

   • Used PTE Master’s new website (masterpte.com.au) for practice.

   • Purchased 1000 tokens for access to high-quality practice material.

   • Bought 4 mock tests and took one mock test per week.

5. Study Plan:

   • Speaking (Monday-Tuesday):

     • Used the Excel spreadsheet provided by PTE Master to isolate weaknesses.

     • Download link: PTE Master Speaking Spreadsheet

   • Writing (Wednesday):

     • Memorized a template and practised essay writing.

   • Reading (Thursday-Friday):

     • Focused on Reading Fill in the Blanks and Reorder Paragraphs.

     • Practised 50–60 questions daily on PTE Master.

   • Listening (Saturday):

     • Focused on Summarize Spoken Text and Write from Dictation.

     • Used the Highly Repeated label on PTE Master to practise important questions.

   • Mock Test (Sunday):

     • Took a full mock test weekly.

     • Analyzed results to identify and fix mistakes.

6. Mock Test Results:

   • Took 4 mock tests and achieved 79+ in 2 of them.

   • Mock tests provided detailed analysis, making it easier to improve.

7. Exam Day Experience:

   • Achieved 79+ in all bands in the first attempt.

   • Results were available within 1 day.

8. Key Tips for Success:

   • Consistency: Study daily, even if it’s just 2 hours.

   • Focus on Weak Areas: Use tools like the PTE Master spreadsheet to identify and improve weaknesses.

   • Practice High-Impact Sections: Prioritize Repeat Sentence, Write from Dictation, and Reading Fill in the Blanks.

   • Mock Tests: Take regular mock tests to simulate exam conditions and track progress.

9. Conclusion:

   • Achieving a high score in PTE is possible with consistent practice and the right strategies.

   • Use reliable resources like PTE Master and E2Language for preparation.

   • Feel free to reach out for help: pradeepsigh92@gmail.com.

Good luck with your PTE journey!

Shared by Prafull