- Listen: You’ll hear a sentence played through your headphones. Sentences will range from 3 to 10 seconds in length.
- Repeat: Once the audio ends, you’ll see “Recording” on the screen. Immediately repeat the sentence you heard as accurately as possible.
- Scoring: Your response is recorded and automatically scored for:
- Content: How closely your repetition matches the original sentence.
- Pronunciation: Accuracy of your pronunciation of individual sounds and words.
- Oral Fluency: Smoothness and pace of your speech, with appropriate intonation.
- Focus intently: Listen carefully to the sentence. Try to catch every word and its pronunciation.
- Memory tricks: If the sentence is long, try breaking it down into smaller chunks in your head to remember it easier.
- Natural speaking: Speak in a clear, natural voice at a normal pace. Don’t rush or sound robotic.
- Don’t dwell on mistakes: If you forget a word, don’t panic. Continue with the rest of the sentence as best as you can.
- Practice, practice, practice: The more you practice, the better you’ll become at listening and repeating.
- PTE Practice Books & Websites: Many offer specific Repeat Sentence practice questions and exercises.
- Dictation Resources: Online dictation exercises help improve listening and memory skills.
- YouTube Videos: Search for “PTE Repeat Sentence Practice” to find examples and tips.
- There’s no preparation time, so attention is key.
- You only hear the sentence once.
- You’ll typically face 10-12 Repeat Sentence questions in the PTE exam.