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5 PTE Describe Image tips

You see a chart, graph, map, process or picture and describe it in detail. A clear template lets you speak without stopping.

Tips

  1. 1

    Spend preparation time on three things

    The title, the highest and lowest values, and the overall trend. Ignore the rest.

  2. 2

    Round numbers

    Say “about forty percent” instead of “thirty-nine point eight percent”. Rounded numbers are accepted and keep you fluent.

  3. 3

    Use one comparison word per sentence

    By contrast, whereas and meanwhile make your description sound organised.

    Online videos are the most popular, whereas study groups are the least.

  4. 4

    Never stop before the end

    If you run out of details, add a conclusion. Silence at the end isn't penalised, but stopping halfway through a sentence is.

  5. 5

    Practise five image types

    Bar, line, pie, table and process. Maps and pictures follow the same template with location words.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Trying to read out every number and pausing to do it.
  • Stopping early instead of filling the speaking time with a conclusion.