Pearson Tests of English - Böcker

The Official Guide to PTE Academic, provides a complete overview of the test structure. It includes everything you need to know in order to become familiar with the task types, as well as guidance on managing a computer-based test and preparation strategies. The Official Guide and its support resources can also help you to practice real-world English skills in order to prepare for the PTE Academic test. It is an excellent starting point for evaluating your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, and planning your test preparation. The Official Guide for Teachers is divided into 3 main Resources: The Official Guide to PTE Academic for Teachers (Book) Digital Resources Online Practice The Official Guide to PTE Academic (Book): is suitable for anyone who wants to become familiar with the test; is designed to be used as a self-study tool, in addition to other preparation courseware or as part of classroom preparation; includes paper-based study and practice (with practice exercises included in the book and downloadable resources for printing) as well as online practice of all the tasks types; is a useful resource to help test takers plan their study and preparation for the test; is divided into clear sections to make information easy to find. The Teacher version includes the same pages as the Test Taker version, as well as: additional teacher tips and guidance for teachers on walk-through pages answers and model answers for practice tasks for easy reference tips on key skills to cover for each task type signposting to test taker and teacher digital resources

Digital Resources

You can access these resources listed below, using the code for the Pearson English Portal printed in the front of your book.

 

Test Taker resources

Answer keys for all tasks in the book, including model answers for speaking and writing tasks Audio tracks for both practice tasks in the book, as well as model answers 20 Videos, focusing on the common mistakes people make when approaching each task type. A series of worksheets General skill development advice

Teacher resources

Teaching notes Teaching ideas Checklists Pop Quizzes

Online Practice 300 PTE Academic practice questions, covering all 20 scored task types and Personal introduction.  Plus with Teacher Access you can also:

Create a class and assign tasks to your students so they can practise from the book online Assign extra practice Check student progress

Practice Tests Plus PTE General is a four-level (A2, B1, B2, C1-C2) ‘trainer' with focused exam training and guidance, language building and app practice that helps you familiarise with the task types and formats, bundled with a predictive test to help you achieve your best score in the PTE General exam. This series is suitable for 14-18yr olds in private language or full-curriculum schools and young adults 18+ in PLS or independent study. The With Key version for Teachers contains: • Access to all Student book resources (including 5 authentic Practice Tests with scaffolded and free practice, speaking, writing and grammar banks) • Downloadable Answer Keys and Audio files • Speaking test section videos with real test takers, plus expert feedback videos to accompany each one • Scoring criteria for speaking and writing • Teaching Notes for speaking and writing worksheets • Teacher's notes and teaching ideas for all sections of the test Access to the digital resources is via the Pearson English Portal  - the access code is in the Teacher's Book

Practice Tests Plus PTE General is a four-level (A2, B1, B2, C1-C2) ‘trainer' with focused exam training and guidance, language building and app practice that helps you familiarise with the task types and formats, bundled with a predictive test to help you achieve your best score in the PTE General exam. This series is suitable for 14-18yr olds in private language or full-curriculum schools and young adults 18+ in PLS or independent study. The With Key version for Teachers contains: • Access to all Student book resources (including 5 authentic Practice Tests with scaffolded and free practice, speaking, writing and grammar banks) • Downloadable Answer Keys and Audio files • Speaking test section videos with real test takers, plus expert feedback videos to accompany each one • Scoring criteria for speaking and writing • Teaching Notes for speaking and writing worksheets • Teacher's notes and teaching ideas for all sections of the test Access to the digital resources is via the Pearson English Portal  - the access code is in the Teacher's Book

The Skills Booster provides five complete practice tests which follow the format of the test so that you can:

Understand the features and format of the test Learn how to respond to each item type Practice answering authentic questions prepared by the test developers Practice items for each of the language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking Focus on the language related to the themes of the test with vocabulary and grammar practice sections Study new words and phrases for each unit with the Glossary Improve test-taking strategies with test tips, the writing guide and model answers for each exam task type

 

 

 

The Skills Booster provides five complete practice tests which follow the format of the test so that you can:

Understand the features and format of the test Learn how to respond to each item type Practice answering authentic questions prepared by the test developers Practice items for each of the language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking Focus on the language related to the themes of the test with vocabulary and grammar practice sections Study new words and phrases for each unit with the Glossary Improve test-taking strategies with test tips, the writing guide and model answers for each exam task type

Key features

•      Five complete practice tests in exam-accurate format

•      Skills development sections with extra practice on key skills such as listening, reading, speaking and writing

•      Vocabulary and grammar practice sections that focus on the language related to the themes of the tests

•      Strategies and test tips for typical exam tasks

•      A writing guide with model answers and writing guidance for each exam task type

•      A Glossary with new words and phrases per unit

•      A Teacher’s overprinted edition

•      Audio CDs with authentic test questions

Key features

•      Five complete practice tests in exam-accurate format

•      Skills development sections with extra practice on key skills such as listening, reading, speaking and writing

•      Vocabulary and grammar practice sections that focus on the language related to the themes of the tests

•      Strategies and test tips for typical exam tasks

•      A writing guide with model answers and writing guidance for each exam task type

•      A Glossary with new words and phrases per unit

•      A Teacher’s overprinted edition

•      Audio CDs with authentic test questions

The Skills Booster provides five complete practice tests which follow the format of the test so that you can:

Understand the features and format of the test Learn how to respond to each item type Practice answering authentic questions prepared by the test developers Practice items for each of the language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking Focus on the language related to the themes of the test with vocabulary and grammar practice sections Study new words and phrases for each unit with the Glossary Improve test-taking strategies with test tips, the writing guide and model answers for each exam task type