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PTE Speaking Guide
All 7 speaking tasks, including Summarize Group Discussion and Respond to a Situation (added August 2025). Scoring traits, methods, samples and a 7-day speaking drill.
PDF · 30 pages · 659 KB · Updated 10 October 2026

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People whose Speaking score is stuck, or who want clear methods for the two tasks added in August 2025 before they sit the test.
- Speaking at a glance and how Speaking is scored
- Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence and Describe Image
- Respond to a Situation and Retell Lecture
- Answer Short Question and Summarize Group Discussion
- Flow, the 3-second rule and mic setup
- 7-day speaking drill and chapter checklist




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