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PTE Listening Module

Develop strong listening comprehension skills with diverse audio materials, effective note-taking strategies, and practice across all eight listening task types.

High-Quality Audio

Practice with clear recordings in various accents

Note-Taking Tools

Integrated notepad for effective listening strategies

Transcription Practice

Improve accuracy in dictation and fill-in tasks

Progress Tracking

Monitor improvement across all listening tasks

Listening Tasks Overview

Summarize Spoken Text

Listen to a recording and write a 50-70 word summary of the main points.

10 minutes
60-90 seconds
Contributes to listening and writing scores

Key Tips:

  • Take notes while listening - focus on main ideas
  • Structure your summary with clear topic and supporting points
  • Include keywords and specific information
  • Write between 50-70 words for optimal scoring

Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer

Listen to a recording and select all correct answers.

40-90 seconds audio
2-3 questions
Contributes to listening score

Key Tips:

  • Read options before the audio plays
  • Take notes on key points mentioned
  • Be aware multiple answers may be correct
  • Listen for specific details and facts

Fill in the Blanks

Type missing words in a transcript while listening.

30-60 seconds
2-3 questions
Contributes to listening and writing scores

Key Tips:

  • Read the transcript before audio starts
  • Focus on the context around blanks
  • Pay attention to grammar and spelling
  • Type quickly and accurately

Highlight Correct Summary

Select the paragraph that best summarizes the recording.

30-90 seconds
2-3 questions
Contributes to listening and reading scores

Key Tips:

  • Read all options before listening
  • Take notes on main points
  • Eliminate summaries with incorrect information
  • Choose the most comprehensive summary

Multiple Choice, Single Answer

Listen to a recording and choose one correct answer.

30-60 seconds
2-3 questions
Contributes to listening score

Key Tips:

  • Read the question and options first
  • Listen for specific information
  • Take brief notes if needed
  • Eliminate obviously wrong answers

Select Missing Word

Select the word that completes the recording at the beep.

20-70 seconds
2-3 questions
Contributes to listening score

Key Tips:

  • Focus on the context and topic
  • Listen to the tone and direction of speech
  • Consider logical conclusions
  • Think about what word makes sense

Highlight Incorrect Words

Click on words in the transcript that differ from the audio.

15-50 seconds
2-3 questions
Contributes to listening and reading scores

Key Tips:

  • Read the transcript before listening
  • Follow along word by word
  • Click immediately when you hear a difference
  • Focus on every word carefully

Write from Dictation

Type a sentence exactly as you hear it.

3-5 seconds
3-4 questions
Contributes to listening and writing scores

Key Tips:

  • Listen carefully to the entire sentence
  • Pay attention to articles and prepositions
  • Check spelling and punctuation
  • Type the sentence word for word

Essential Listening Strategies

Active Listening

  • Focus on keywords and main ideas
  • Identify speaker's purpose and tone
  • Listen for transitions and signal words

Effective Note-Taking

  • Use abbreviations and symbols
  • Write key points, not full sentences
  • Organize notes with bullets or numbers

Time Management

  • Read questions/options beforehand
  • Don't spend too long on one question
  • Review answers if time permits

Sharpen Your Listening Skills Now

Practice with authentic audio materials, develop effective note-taking techniques, and master all PTE listening task types.