Course Overview

This course is designed to prepare students for the PTE Academic exam by building the necessary skills and strategies to succeed in each module: Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening. Students will develop language proficiency, test-taking strategies, and confidence through interactive activities, practice exercises, and simulated test environments.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week 1: Course Introduction and Speaking Module Overview

• Learning Objectives:
  • Understand the structure and scoring criteria of the PTE Academic exam.
  • Develop skills for the Speaking module: Personal Introduction, Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence, and Describe Image.
• Activities:
  • Lecture: Overview of PTE Academic structure and scoring.
  • Hands-on practice: Read Aloud and Repeat Sentence.
  • Group discussions on effective speaking strategies.
  • Homework: Record and submit a personal introduction.
• Resources:
  • Official PTE Academic Handbook.
  • Sample speaking exercises.

Week 2: Speaking Module (Continued)

• Learning Objectives:
  • Master skills for Describe Image and Re-tell Lecture tasks.
  • Practice managing time effectively during speaking tasks.
• Activities:
  • Lecture: Key strategies for Describe Image and Re-tell Lecture.
  • Pair work: Practice Describe Image with peer feedback.
  • Mock speaking tests for real-time evaluation.
  • Homework: Prepare and submit two Describe Image recordings.
• Resources:
  • PTE Academic Official Practice App.

Week 3: Writing Module

• Learning Objectives:
  • Understand the scoring criteria for the Writing module.
  • Develop skills for Summarize Written Text and Essay tasks.
• Activities:
  • Lecture: Writing task strategies and common pitfalls.
  • Individual practice: Summarize Written Text using provided passages.
  • Essay brainstorming and writing sessions.
  • Homework: Write and submit a practice essay.
• Resources:
  • Writing prompts from Pearson’s official practice materials.

Week 4: Reading Module

• Learning Objectives:
  • Develop skimming, scanning, and comprehension skills.
  • Familiarize with task types: Multiple-choice, Re-order Paragraphs, and Fill in the Blanks.
• Activities:
  • Lecture: Reading strategies for speed and accuracy.
  • Hands-on practice: Re-order Paragraphs and Fill in the Blanks.
  • Group activity: Timed reading challenges.
  • Homework: Complete assigned reading exercises.
• Resources:
  • PTE Academic Reading Practice Workbook.

Week 5: Listening Module

• Learning Objectives:
  • Enhance listening for specific details, main ideas, and implied meaning.
  • Practice Summarize Spoken Text, Multiple-choice, and Fill in the Blanks.
• Activities:
  • Lecture: Active listening strategies.
  • Individual practice: Summarize Spoken Text from audio clips.
  • Pair work: Peer reviews of listening task responses.
  • Homework: Listen to assigned podcasts and complete related tasks.
• Resources:
  • BBC Learning English podcasts.

Week 6: Full Mock Tests and Review

• Learning Objectives:
  • Consolidate all skills learned during the course.
  • Gain confidence in a simulated test environment.
• Activities:
  • Full-length mock test with feedback.
  • Review and analysis of mock test performance.
  • Q&A session for final clarifications.
• Evaluation:
  • Mock test results.
  • Personalized feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.

Teaching Methodologies

• Lectures: Conceptual understanding of each module.
• Discussions: Collaborative learning and strategy sharing.
• Hands-on Activities: Practical application of test tasks.
• Simulations: Mock tests to replicate exam conditions.

Evaluation Methods

• Weekly Assignments: Practice tasks submitted for feedback.
• Quizzes: Regular assessments on specific modules.
• Mock Tests: Two full-length tests to assess overall readiness.

Supplemental Resources

• Official PTE Academic Practice Tests.
• Podcasts: All Ears English and BBC Learning English.
• Videos: PTE tutorials on YouTube.
• Apps: Pearson’s Official PTE Academic app.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for non-native English speakers aiming for high PTE Academic scores, particularly those applying for academic or migration purposes.