Get the exact details from TestGlider.
Get the exact details from TestGlider.
Take a Free Mock Test
Take a Free Mock Test
Memorizing templates won’t work anymore.
The test has changed — now it rewards real English skills.
Speaking Section Updates
2 New Question Types!
Summarize Group Discussion and Respond to a Situation have been added.
Format & Timing
Changes
With more question types, the test format and duration have also changed.
Scoring System Update
AI + Human Raters
Some tasks are now graded by both AI and human raters.
Memorizing templates won’t work anymore.
The test has changed — now it rewards real English skills.
Speaking Section Updates
2 New Question Types!
Summarize Group Discussion and Respond to a Situation have been added.
Format & Timing Changes
With more question types, the test format and duration have also changed.
Scoring System Update
AI + Human Raters
Some tasks are now graded by both AI and human raters.
Take a closer look at the
new Speaking question types!
Take a closer look at the new Speaking question types!
01
01
Summarize Group Discussion
Summarize Group Discussion
Listen to a group discussion audio and give a summary.
Listen to a group discussion audio and give a summary.
❶ 2–3 minute
group discussion audio
followed by 10 seconds of preparation.
❶ 2–3 minute
group discussion audio
followed by 10 seconds of preparation.
❷ Prep time 10s
→ Response time 2 min
Best to speak at least 1 min 30 sec.
❷ Prep time 10s → Response time 2 min
Best to speak at least 1 min 30 sec.
❸ Capture the key points of the discussion
The key is to summarize the discussion accurately and concisely.
❸ Capture the key points of the discussion
The key is to summarize the discussion accurately and concisely.
❹ Scoring: Evaluated by AI + human raters
Accuracy and clarity of delivery are essential.
❹ Scoring: Evaluated by AI + human raters
Accuracy and clarity of delivery are essential.
02
02
Respond to a Situation
Respond to a Situation
Listen to and read a situation, then respond to related questions.
Listen to and read a situation, then respond to related questions.
❶ Listen and respond to a situation
❶ Listen and respond to a situation
You’ll hear and read a specific situation, then respond to the given prompt.
You’ll hear and read a specific situation, then respond to the given prompt.
❷ Prep time 10s
⟶ Response time 40s
❷ Prep time 10s
⟶ Response time 40s
You’ll have 10 seconds to prepare and 40 seconds to respond.
You’ll have 10 seconds to prepare and 40 seconds to respond.
❸ Evaluates ability to handle real-life situations
❸ Evaluates ability to handle real-life situations
Since it tests real-life problem-solving, using templates is not helpful.
Since it tests real-life problem-solving, using templates is not helpful.
❹ Scoring: Evaluated by AI + human raters
❹ Scoring: Evaluated by AI + human raters
Not only pronunciation and fluency, but also content and authenticity are important.
Not only pronunciation and fluency, but also content and authenticity are important.
More Changes to the PTE Exam
More Changes
to the PTE Exam
01
01
Test Duration & Question Updates
Test Duration & Question Updates
1
Total Test Time : ~2 hours → ~2 hours 15 minutes
Total Test Time : ~2 hours → ~2 hours 15 minutes
2
Number of Questions : 4 – 5 more than before
Number of Questions : 4 – 5 more than before
3
Question Types : 20 → 22 (2 new question types added)
Question Types : 20 → 22 (2 new question types added)
Detailed Changes
• Repeat Sentence: Added an audio cue signaling the end of the recording → makes it clear when to start speaking.
• Other scoring systems and score reports remain unchanged.
• While the scoring system itself hasn’t changed, some countries may raise the score requirements for immigration or other purposes — make sure to check the score requirements for your target submission.
Detailed Changes
• Repeat Sentence: Added an audio cue sig
naling the end of the recording → makes it
clear when to start speaking.
• Other scoring systems and score reports
remain unchanged.
• While the scoring system itself hasn’t cha
nged, some countries may raise the score
requirements for immigration or other pur
poses — make sure to check the score
requirements for your target submission.
02
02
Scoring System Changes: AI + Human Raters
Scoring System Changes: AI + Human Raters
1
To address the limitations of AI-only grading, certain tasks are now graded by both AI and human raters.
To address the limitations of AI-only grading, certain tasks are now graded by both AI and human raters.
2
Especially in Describe Image (DI) and Retell Lecture (RL), the focus is on evaluating content.
Especially in Describe Image (DI) and Retell Lecture (RL), the focus is on evaluating content.
3
AI grading: Maintains consistency, focusing on pronunciation and fluency.
AI grading: Maintains consistency, focusing on pronunciation and fluency.
4
Human grading ⟶ Carefully evaluates meaning, authenticity, and whether templates were used.
Human grading ⟶ Carefully evaluates meaning, authenticity, and whether templates were used.
4
Tasks with Human Grading
• Describe Image
• Retell Lecture
• Summarize Group Discussion (New)
• Respond to a Situation (New)
• Summarize Written Text
• Summarize Spoken Text
• Write Essay
High-Score Tips After the Update
• Take mock tests using the new scoring criteria.
• Don’t rely on templates — base your answers on your understanding of the images or lecture content.
• Avoid memorizing fixed sentence structures; focus on understanding the key content and explaining it logically.
High-Score Tips After the Update
• Take mock tests using the new scoring
criteria.
• Don’t rely on templates — base your answers
on your understanding of the images or lecture
content.
• Avoid memorizing fixed sentence structures;
focus on understanding the key content and
explaining it logically.
Key Features at a Glance
Key Features at a Glance
Summarize Group Discussion Added
New Speaking task where you summarize a discussion in 2 minutes
Respond to a
Situation Added
New Speaking task where you respond to everyday situations
Test Time Increased
by 15 Minutes
Total test time ~2 hours 15 minutes, with 22 question types
Start Speaking
Cue Added
Beep sound signals the end of Repeat Sentence audio
AI + Human
Grading
Some tasks now use combined grading that evaluates content as well
Scoring System Unchanged
Scoring is the same, but visa score requirements may vary by country
Summarize Group Discussion Added
New Speaking task where you summarize a discussion in 2 minutes
Respond to a
Situation Added
New Speaking task where you respond to everyday situations
Test Time Increased
by 15 Minutes
Total test time ~2 hours 15 minutes, with 22 question types
Start Speaking
Cue Added
Beep sound signals the end of Repeat Sentence audio
AI + Human
Grading
Some tasks now use combined grading that evaluates content as well
Scoring System Unchanged
Scoring is the same, but visa score requirements may vary by country
How Should You Prepare
for the 2025 Revised PTE?
How Should You Prepare
for the 2025 Revised PTE?
Get a feel for the real test with mock exams reflecting the new scoring criteria and question types.
Get a feel for the real test with mock exams reflecting the new scoring criteria and question types.
Practice the new question types with Respond to a Situation and Summarize Group Discussion tasks.
Practice the new question types with Respond to a Situation and Summarize Group Discussion tasks.
Train your time management to match the increased test duration.
Train your time management to match the increased test duration.
Avoid relying on templates — understand each question and answer in your own words.
Avoid relying on templates — understand each question and answer in your own words.
Prepare for the Updated Test
with the Latest Strategies
Prepare for the Updated Test
with the Latest Strategies
New Scoring
Criteria Applied
New Scoring Criteria Applied
With a scoring system that detects even template use — just like in the real test — your answers are analyzed in real time for strengths and weaknesses. This helps you clearly identify which areas to improve before test day.
With a scoring system that detects even template use — just like in the real test — your answers are analyzed in real time for strengths and weaknesses. This helps you clearly identify which areas to improve before test day.
New Question
Types Added
New Question Types Added
The newly introduced Summarize Group Discussion and Respond to a Situation tasks are quickly incorporated into TestGlider mock tests, letting you practice in an environment very similar to the actual exam.
The newly introduced Summarize Group Discussion and Respond to a Situation tasks are quickly incorporated into TestGlider mock tests, letting you practice in an environment very similar to the actual exam.
Detailed Explanations for Self-Study
Detailed Explanations for Self-Study
Each question comes with detailed explanations, including the reasoning behind the correct answer. With high-score tips for each type, you can improve your skills and refine your test strategy in a single study session.
Each question comes with detailed explanations, including the reasoning behind the correct answer. With high-score tips for each type, you can improve your skills and refine your test strategy in a single study session.
AI Chatbot for PTE
Self-Study
PTE 독학을 위한 AI 챗봇
If you get stuck on a question, use our PTE-specialized AI chatbot. It explains not only the correct answer but also why it’s correct, helping you quickly build real test confidence.
If you get stuck on a question, use our PTE-specialized AI chatbot. It explains not only the correct answer but also why it’s correct, helping you quickly build real test confidence.
