Prep Guide

PTE Core Preparation Tips & Study Plan

High-impact practice strategies, official resources, and weekly routines for Canada PR.

Last updated: 2026-02-03

Study Plan Overview

Start with your target CLB score and time available each week.

  • Set a target CLB score and deadline.
  • Focus on high-impact tasks: RA, RS, FIB-RW, WFD.
  • Use AI feedback to track pronunciation, spelling, and accuracy.
  • Take a full mock test 1-2 weeks before the exam.

High-Impact Question Types

Read Aloud + Repeat Sentence

Daily fluency practice improves multiple scores.

Reading & Writing FIB

Grammar and vocabulary accuracy lift reading and writing.

Write From Dictation

Boosts listening and writing with exact spelling.

Write Email

Practice template-based writing for the Core-only task.

Summarize Spoken Text

Practice concise listening summaries within word limits.

Official Resources

Pearson recommends official preparation materials for accurate task formats and scoring.

Official Practice App

Mobile-friendly drills for listening, speaking, and writing.

Official Practice Tests

Full-length practice to simulate real timing.

Scored Practice Tests

AI scoring and performance feedback.

Test Tips & Tutorials

Understand task formats and time management.

Video Courses & Guided Tests

Structured lessons for targeted improvement.

Weekly Routines

3 speaking sessions + 2 listening sessions per week.
Write two emails per week and review templates.
Alternate reading FIB and reorder practice.
Review mistakes and update your weak list weekly.

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