The landscape of English language testing is shifting. Pearson is launching the most significant update to the PTE Academic test in recent memory, which will apply to all exams taken on or after August 7, 2025. This new version is designed to be a more realistic assessment of the English skills you will use in

The ‘Read Aloud’ task is the very first scored item you will face in the PTE Academic exam, and it’s a crucial one. Your performance here sets the tone for your entire Speaking section and, more importantly, it directly impacts your Reading score as well. This is what we call an “integrated scoring” task, making