PTE Core Speaking Test 5
PTE Core Speaking Test 5 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 5
What each passage, recording and prompt is about, in the order the tasks appear.
- Read Aloud: Coral reefs' biodiversity and habitat; Industrial Revolution and social class formation; Photosynthesis and life on Earth; Artificial intelligence's impact across industries; Volcanic eruptions and landform creation; Brain's neural networks
- Describe Image: Average Monthly Rainfall in Four Cities; Global Smartphone Users (billions), 2018-2023; Sources of Household Energy Consumption; University Enrolment by Faculty
- Summarize Group Discussion (PTE Academic task): Compulsory lecture attendance; Banning single-use plastics on campus
- Respond to a Situation: Apologising for a coffee-stained textbook; Medical appointment clashes with group meeting
Sample questions from PTE Core Speaking Test 5
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 has begun to reshape industries ranging from medicine to transportation. By analysing vast quantities of data, these systems can identify patterns that humans might easily overlook. While such technology promises greater efficiency, it also raises important ethical questions about privacy, accountability, and the future of human employment in an automated world.
In the test you record this, and it is scored for pronunciation, oral fluency and content.
Global Smartphone Users (billions), 2018-2023
| 2018 | 2.5 |
| 2019 | 2.9 |
| 2020 | 3.3 |
| 2021 | 3.7 |
| 2022 | 4.1 |
| 2023 | 4.6 |
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
A group project meeting was scheduled for this afternoon, but you have a sudden medical appointment. Call your teammate to explain the situation and suggest an alternative time.
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 5?
Compared with the other 7 PTE Core speaking tests on PTEMock, PTE Core Speaking Test 5 is about average. It ranks 4th of 8, where 1st is the easiest, but the 8 are close together on these measures, so it sits near the group average.
| Measure | This test | Average of 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Read Aloud reading level | 13.5 | 14.4 |
| Long words in Read Aloud | 23% | 26% |
| Repeat Sentence length | 10.9 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 6 is the next hardest. To warm up first, PTE Core Speaking Test 2 is the next easiest.
How PTE Core Speaking Test 5 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.