📝 Course Description:
This course is designed to prepare students for success in the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core, a computer-based English proficiency test commonly used for Canadian immigration and general communication purposes.
The course focuses on developing the practical language skills tested in the four main components of the PTE Core exam: Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening. Students will gain experience with the digital test format, learn effective time and task management strategies, and improve their ability to understand and use English in both academic and workplace contexts.
Through targeted practice, simulated test items, and instructor-led guidance, learners will build fluency, accuracy, and confidence. The course also emphasizes the development of key language functions such as summarizing, interpreting, and responding appropriately to written and spoken prompts.
🎯 Who This Course Is For:
• Individuals preparing to take the PTE Core test for immigration purposes (especially Canada PR and work pathways)
• Learners aiming to improve general workplace English and digital communication skills
• Candidates seeking a faster, AI-scored English test experience
🎓 Key Features:
• Full coverage of all PTE Core task types
• Strategy sessions for time management and maximizing scores
• Weekly practice tests with AI-style scoring and personalized feedback
• Development of real-world English skills used in employment, training, and daily life
✅ Overview of Task Categories:
PTE Core consists of 4 integrated skill sections with the following task types:
• Speaking & Writing: Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence, Describe Image, Respond to a Situation, Summarize Written Text, Email Writing
• Reading: Reading Aloud, Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blanks
• Listening: Summarize Spoken Text, Highlight Correct Summary, Dictation, Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blanks
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 48 hours
- Skill level Intermediate
- Language English
- Students 1000
- Certificate No
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
- 10 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 8 Weeks
- 📘 PTE Core Preparation Course – 8-Week CurriculumLevel: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate Target: PTE Core (Canadian immigration / CLB benchmark)0
- 📌Week 1: Introduction & Speaking Basics• Overview of PTE Core test format, scoring, and CLB equivalence • Speaking Tasks: o Read Aloud (intonation, pacing, stress) o Repeat Sentence (listening memory, pronunciation) • Writing Task: o Introduction to Email Writing (tone, format, functional phrases) • Vocabulary: Common phrases in work and social contexts • Strategy: Using templates, grammar accuracy, avoiding penalties0
- 📌Week 2: Integrated Speaking & Writing• Speaking: o Describe Image (bar graphs, process charts) o Respond to a Situation (email reply, workplace requests) • Writing: o Practice writing professional emails (complaint, inquiry, update) • Grammar focus: Sentence structure, modal verbs, linking expressions • Pronunciation practice: Stress, pauses, rhythm0
- 📌Week 3: Reading Skills• Reading Task Types: o Reading Aloud (fluency + pronunciation scored) o Multiple Choice – Choose Single Answer • Strategy: Keyword scanning, time-saving techniques • Vocabulary: Synonyms, collocations, context-specific phrases • Writing reinforcement: Summarizing short written texts0
- 📌Week 4: Reading Skills• Reading Task Types: o Fill in the Blanks (vocabulary and grammar-based) o Multiple Choice – Choose Multiple Answers • Focus: Predicting words, using grammar cues • Reading + Writing: Short-answer questions and note-taking • Grammar focus: Prepositions, verb forms, cohesion devices0
- 📌Week 5: Listening I – Everyday Audio• Listening Task Types: o Summarize Spoken Text o Highlight Correct Summary • Focus: Note-taking and paraphrasing • Vocabulary: Workplace conversations, training lectures • Speaking reinforcement: Shadowing audio for fluency0
- 📌Week 6: Listening II – Dictation & Details• Listening Task Types: o Dictation (writing what you hear, spelling accuracy) o Fill in the Blanks (audio-based) • Grammar: Common sentence structures, spelling rules • Strategy: Spelling patterns, chunking for dictation • Mock Listening Section with feedback0
- 📌Week 7: Full Practice Tasks• Mixed practice sets across all 4 skill areas • Speaking mock tasks with scoring rubrics • Writing tasks timed and reviewed (email + summarizing) • Listening: Audio questions with increasing complexity • Reading: Time-limited section practice0
- 📌Week 8: Final Test Simulation & Review• Full PTE Core Mock Test (Speaking, Writing, Reading, Listening) • Self-assessment and instructor feedback • Final tips: Exam-day strategy, pacing, common mistakes • Personal score estimation and next steps for improvement0
- 📚 Additional Weekly Features:• Vocabulary lists by theme (e.g., workplace, health, government, education) • Grammar review based on common learner errors • AI scoring tools or instructor feedback on speaking & writing • Optional evening review/homework: mini-tests per section0
Requirements
- ✅1. Intermediate English Level (B1+)
- ✅2. A Clear Goal
- ✅3. A Reliable Internet Connection
- ✅4. A Computer (Laptop or Desktop)
- ✅5. Headphones with a Microphone
- ✅6. Time Commitment
- ✅7. A Quiet Learning Space
- ✅8. Motivation and Willingness to Improve
