PTE Core is a new test introduced by Pearson Test of English. This is a computer-based English test that evaluates your general reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in a single sitting of 2 hours only. IRCC Canada accepts PTE Core for migration or work. This language proficiency test is of prime importance to those who intend to move to Canada by virtue of job opportunities, migration, or citizenship. The test is a must for any person intending to settle in Canada.
Understand the Test Format
The test has three parts: Speaking & Writing, Reading & Listening.
The first part combines the two skills of speaking and writing. It usually around 50 minutes to complete. It has seven question types.
- Personal Introduction
- Read Aloud
- Repeat Sentence
- Describe Image
- Respond to a situation
- Answer Short Questions
- Summarize Written Text
- Email Writing
Reading is the second part of the exam; it includes five question types and is about 30 minutes long.
- Reading & Writing – Fill in the blanks
- Multiple choice, choose multiple answers
- Re-order paragraphs
- Reading – Fill in the blanks
- Multiple choice, choose single answer
Last part is Listening, it is around 30 minutes long and contains seven different question types. The questions are based on audio or video clips, which begins to play automatically. You hear each audio or video clip only once. You are allowed to take notes.
- Summarize spoken text
- Multiple choice, choose multiple answers
- Fill in the blanks
- Multiple choice, choose single answer
- Select missing word
- Highlight Incorrect Words
- Write from Dictation
Similarities between PTE and PTE Core
- Both cover four skills that is speaking, writing, reading, listening
- Both tests will generate the same score report
- Both test's responses are checked by artificial intelligence
- Both tests have same 2 hours duration
Differences between PTE and PTE Core
| Difference | PTE Core | PTE Academic |
| English | Everyday Situations | Academic |
| Replaced Question | Write Email | Writer essay |
| Replaced Question | Answer based on the situation | Retell lecture |
| Summarize Written Text | 25-50 words summary | Single sentence of no more than 75 words |
| Summarize Spoken Text | 20-30 words summary & complete in 8 minutes | 50- 70 words and complete in 10 minutes |
Score Equivalence between PTE Core scores and CLB levels
The table below illustrates a score equivalence of PTE Core and the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels:
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Practice the mock test
By making an attempt on the mock test, you will understand in which of the four core skills of PTE—Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening—your strength and weakness lie. Apart from this self-evaluation, it lets you understand areas that need more of your focus and hence alters your approach towards studies.
Panacea gives you the best of solutions for your test needs; with this practice, you can be fully confident to clear the examination. Our platform is akin to real-time exam simulations that will make sure you have covered enough topics to completely prepare to ace your exams.
The credibility of our content bears much resemblance to the real PTE Core exam; you will experience the same format, types of questions, and time limits very close to that of which you are going to face on the test day.
