PTE Core Speaking Test 3
PTE Core Speaking Test 3 is a premium, timed set of 30 PTE Core speaking tasks, 2 of them extra PTE Academic tasks, recorded in your browser and scored for pronunciation, fluency and emphasis, with a list of the sounds and words to drill afterwards.
Unlock this test30 questions · 35 minThis is one of 8 PTE Core speaking tests on PTEMock. For every speaking task type explained, with tips, see PTE speaking practice. All 40 Core tests, with the official format, are on the PTE Core practice test page, and the PTE Core score chart shows the CLB level each skill score converts to.
What's in this test
| Repeat Sentence | 11 questions | expert scored |
| Read Aloud | 6 questions | expert scored |
| Answer Short Question | 5 questions | expert scored |
| Describe Image | 4 questions | expert scored |
| Summarize Group Discussion (PTE Academic task) | 2 questions | expert scored |
| Respond to a Situation | 2 questions | expert scored |
Topics in PTE Core Speaking Test 3
What each passage, recording and prompt is about, in the order the tasks appear.
- Read Aloud: Coral reef bleaching; Printing press and knowledge monopoly; Photosynthesis and oxygen production; Urban planning and green spaces; Volcanic eruptions and fertile farmland; Artificial intelligence in scientific research
- Describe Image: Average Monthly Rainfall in Four Cities; Global Renewable Energy Capacity (Gigawatts), 2018-2023; Student Enrolment by Faculty; Daily Public Transport Usage by Mode
- Summarize Group Discussion (PTE Academic task): Compulsory lecture attendance; Banning single-use plastics on campus
- Respond to a Situation: Explaining a coffee-stained textbook; Family commitment prevents study session
Sample questions from PTE Core Speaking Test 3
Three questions taken from this test, so you can see its level before you start. Nothing is scored here; in the test every response is scored with feedback.
Read the text aloud as naturally as you can.
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way researchers analyse vast quantities of data. Algorithms can now identify patterns that would take human scientists years to detect. While these tools offer extraordinary opportunities in medicine and climate modelling, they also raise important questions about accountability, bias, and the ethical limits of automation.
In the test you record this, and it is scored for pronunciation, oral fluency and content.
Global Renewable Energy Capacity (Gigawatts), 2018-2023
| 2018 | 1250 |
| 2019 | 1430 |
| 2020 | 1620 |
| 2021 | 1850 |
| 2022 | 2100 |
| 2023 | 2390 |
In the test this is shown as a line chart. You describe it aloud, and it is scored for content, pronunciation and oral fluency.
The situation
You signed up for a group study session, but you suddenly have a family commitment and cannot attend. Call the group leader to explain your absence and suggest how you can still contribute.
In the test you hear and read the situation, then record your reply. It is scored on how well the reply suits the situation, plus pronunciation and oral fluency.
How hard is PTE Core Speaking Test 3?
Compared with the other 7 PTE Core speaking tests on PTEMock, PTE Core Speaking Test 3 is easier than average. It ranks 1st of 8, where 1st is the easiest.
| Measure | This test | Average of 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Read Aloud reading level | 13.2 | 14.4 |
| Long words in Read Aloud | 23% | 26% |
| Repeat Sentence length | 10.8 words | 10.6 words |
| Describe Image charts | 2 bar, 1 line, 1 pie |
How this is measured: Measured on this test's Read Aloud passages and Repeat Sentence prompts. It compares the material itself, not how other candidates scored.
For a step up, PTE Core Speaking Test 7 is the next hardest.
How PTE Core Speaking Test 3 is scored
This test's 6 Read Aloud, 11 Repeat Sentence, 4 Describe Image, 2 Summarize Group Discussion (PTE Academic task) and 2 Respond to a Situation answers are scored from your recording: an acoustic engine measures pronunciation, oral fluency and prosody (emphasis), and content is checked against the official PTE criteria. Answer Short Question is marked right or wrong. Enter your email at the end and the report, with a word-level pronunciation heatmap and a targeted practice list, is emailed to you within minutes.