PTE Academic, Speaking and writing
PTE Repeat Sentence
You hear a sentence once and repeat it exactly. It is one of the highest-value speaking tasks because it also scores listening.
Format and scoring
| Skill | Speaking |
|---|---|
| Preparation | None: start speaking straight away |
| Response time | Up to 15 seconds |
| How it's scored | Scored on content (how many words you repeat in order), oral fluency and pronunciation. |
| Weight (estimate) | About 32% of your speaking score |
How to answer Repeat Sentence
- 1Listen for the meaning and the rhythm, not each word.
- 2Start speaking as soon as the tone sounds; hesitation is scored.
- 3Copy the speaker's phrasing and stress.
- 4If you lose the end, finish smoothly with what you remember.
Common mistakes
- Stopping halfway when a word is missed.
- Speaking too slowly while trying to remember every word.
Sample question
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This is a listening question: open it in the app to hear the recording.