Things you need to know to work in Australia

Whilst it’s true that Australian’s enjoy a laid-back lifestyle and some of the world’s most stunning scenery, the process of moving to Australia requires some careful planning to ensure a smooth transition. As always, planning is critical and it’s very important to have a number of the below items accounted for before you book a flight to begin your journey […]

How to Study in Australia

Australia is the third most popular destination for international students worldwide, even though it only has a population of around 25 million people. This should come as no surprise though as Australia has 5 out of the 30 best student cities in the world, and is home to 8 out of 100 of the top universities worldwide. Applying to Australian […]

Moving Checklist for the U.S.

Moving internationally is a big and exciting step for anyone, whether it is to study or to work. The United States (US) has over 337 million people, so moving to the US to study or work can be overwhelming at the best of times. Whilst you may have the main things organized, such as your flights to get you there, […]

Moving Checklist for the UK

With over 66 million people, the UK has a rich history and culture. Home to a number of the world’s most prestigious universities and global business headquarters, the UK is a very popular destination for international students and those moving for work (as well as a huge tourist destination). Before you make your move to the UK, here are a few […]

How to Study in the UK

The UK is a popular country to relocate to for study. There are over 430,000 international students from over 180 countries who are currently studying in the UK. There are over 100 institutions called universities and an additional 45 colleges which can award degrees, of which 98% of UK institutions accept PTE Academic. A list of institutions that can award […]

How to Study in Canada

Making the move to study in Canada can be a daunting experience. With over 300,000 international students currently living in the major cities, there’s no doubt it’s a great place to study. Through receiving significant funding, Canada’s largest universities and colleges attract academics at the top of their disciplines as professors and researchers to transfer their wealth of knowledge to […]

How do I allow access to my computer’s microphone?

Using Google Chrome: You can allow or block permissions for a specific site. The site will use its settings instead of the default settings. You can also clear data for a site. On your computer, open Chrome. Go to a website. To the left of the web address, click the icon that you see: Lock , Info or Dangerous . Click […]

Allow media autoplay

Allow media autoplay in Firefox Firefox blocks all media with sound from playing automatically. If you want a website to automatically play media, you can give it permission using one of the methods below.

Write from dictation

Communicative skills tested: Listening and writing. Subskills tested: Understanding academic vocabulary; following an oral sequencing of information; comprehending variations in tone, speed and accent; writing from dictation; using correct spelling. Scoring: Communicative skills Listening and writing   Partial credit: 1 Each correct word spelled correctly 0 Each incorrect or misspelled word Source: https://pearsonpte.com

Highlight incorrect words

Communicative skills tested: Listening and reading Subskills tested: Identifying errors in a transcription; understanding academic vocabulary; following an oral sequencing of information; comprehending variations in tone, speed and accent; understanding academic vocabulary; following a logical or chronological sequence of events; reading a text under timed conditions; matching written text to speech. Scoring: This is the third of three item types […]