Course Title: PTE Core Preparation Course
Duration: 6 weeks (30 hours total)
Target Audience: Individuals preparing for the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, seeking to achieve proficiency for academic, immigration, or professional purposes.
Course Delivery: Online/Hybrid with interactive activities, practice tests, and personalized feedback.

Course Overview

This course equips learners with the skills and strategies necessary to excel in the PTE Academic exam. Covering Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening modules, the course focuses on enhancing language proficiency, test familiarity, and confidence.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will:

• Understand the format and scoring of the PTE Academic test.
• Develop advanced skills in speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
• Apply test-specific strategies to manage time effectively and maximize scores.
• Build confidence through consistent practice and feedback.

Module Breakdown

Week 1: Introduction and Speaking Skills

Topics:

• Overview of PTE Academic test format and scoring system
• Speaking module: Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence, and Describe Image
• Effective pronunciation and oral fluency techniques

Learning Activities:

• Lecture on PTE Academic structure and objectives
• Practice: Read Aloud and Repeat Sentence exercises
• Group discussion: Strategies for Describe Image task

Resources:

• PTE Academic Official Guide
• Sample Speaking Prompts and Practice Software

Assessment:

• Speaking task practice: Read Aloud and Describe Image
• Quiz: PTE Test format basics

Week 2: Speaking and Writing Integration

Topics:

• Speaking module: Re-tell Lecture and Answer Short Questions
• Writing module: Summarize Written Text
• Grammar and vocabulary for concise and accurate responses

Learning Activities:

• Listening and speaking practice: Re-tell Lecture
• Guided writing exercises: Summarize Written Text
• Peer review sessions: Constructive feedback on writing samples

Resources:

• Video recordings for Re-tell Lecture practice
• Writing task templates and scoring rubrics

Assessment:

• Writing assignment: Summarize Written Text
• Speaking task: Re-tell Lecture

Week 3: Writing Skills Development

Topics:

• Writing module: Write Essay
• Structuring and organizing essays effectively
• Time management techniques for writing tasks

Learning Activities:

• Essay writing workshop: Planning and drafting
• Group discussion: Common essay topics and strategies
• Individual feedback on essay submissions

Resources:

• Essay templates and sample responses
• Grammar and vocabulary improvement tools

Assessment:

• Timed writing task: Write Essay
• Feedback on essay drafts

Week 4: Reading Skills Development

Topics:

• Reading module: Multiple Choice, Reorder Paragraphs, and Fill in the Blanks
• Strategies for skimming, scanning, and comprehension
• Managing time in the reading section

Learning Activities:

• Guided practice: Reorder Paragraphs and Fill in the Blanks
• Group activity: Collaborative comprehension exercises
• Quiz: Vocabulary building for academic contexts

Resources:

• PTE Academic Official Practice Tests
• Reading comprehension worksheets

Assessment:

• Reading practice test
• Vocabulary quiz

Week 5: Listening Skills Development

Topics:

• Listening module: Summarize Spoken Text, Multiple Choice, and Fill in the Blanks
• Note-taking techniques for listening tasks
• Identifying key ideas and supporting details

Learning Activities:

• Listening and summarizing exercises: Summarize Spoken Text
• Interactive practice: Multiple Choice and Fill in the Blanks
• Group feedback session: Common listening pitfalls

Resources:

• Audio recordings for practice
• Note-taking templates and strategies

Assessment:

• Listening task: Summarize Spoken Text
• Quiz: Listening comprehension

Week 6: Mock Tests and Final Review

Topics:

• Full-length mock test simulation
• Review of common errors and improvement strategies
• Personalized feedback and final tips

Learning Activities:

• Full-length PTE Academic mock test
• Group discussion: Test-day preparation and strategies
• Individual feedback on mock test performance

Resources:

• Mock test software
• Checklist: Test day essentials

Assessment:

• Mock test performance evaluation

Evaluation Methods

• Participation (10%): Active involvement in class activities and discussions.
• Quizzes (20%): Weekly quizzes to assess understanding of modules.
• Practice Tasks (40%): Speaking, writing, and listening assignments.
• Mock Test (30%): Comprehensive evaluation based on test simulation.

Required Resources

• PTE Academic Official Guide and Practice App
• Access to online test preparation materials
• Worksheets and templates for practice tasks

Teaching Methodologies

• Interactive lectures with visual aids
• Hands-on practice sessions
• Peer review and collaborative learning
• Audio and video-based listening exercises
• Individual and group feedback sessions