PTE Listening Practice – All Task Types

Free PTE Academic Listening practice for all task types: Summarize Spoken Text, Write From Dictation, Multiple Choice (Multiple Answers), Listening Fill in the Blanks, Multiple Choice (Single Answer), Highlight Correct Summary, Select Missing Word, and Highlight Incorrect Words.

Section 3  |  30–43 Minutes

Listening

Tests your ability to understand spoken English in academic and everyday contexts — across 8 task types including integrated listening/writing and listening/reading tasks.

Important

Write from Dictation carries the most marks in the Listening section and also contributes to your Writing score. Prioritise it in your practice schedule. Tasks with negative marking require careful answer selection.

All task types

Listening Tasks

Task TypeTasksDescriptionNeg. MarkingPractice
Summarize Spoken Text2–3Listen to a lecture and write a 50–70 word summary. Tests Listening & Writing.NoPractice →
Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers2–3Listen to a recording and select all correct responses. Wrong answers deduct marks.YesPractice →
Fill in the Blanks2–3Listen to a recording and type the missing words into gaps in a transcript.NoPractice →
Highlight Correct Summary2–3Listen to a recording, then select the paragraph that best summarises it.NoPractice →
Multiple Choice, Single Answer2–3Listen to a recording and choose one correct response from the options given.NoPractice →
Select Missing Word2–3Listen to a recording where the last word or group of words is replaced by a beep. Select the missing word.NoPractice →
Highlight Incorrect Words2–3Listen to a recording while reading a transcript. Click words that differ. Wrong clicks deduct marks.YesPractice →
Write from Dictation  High Value3–4Listen to a sentence and type it exactly as heard. Scores both Listening and Writing.NoPractice →

Key Listening Tips

  • ➤The recording plays only once — take notes immediately. Use shorthand and focus on keywords.
  • ➤For Write from Dictation, spelling counts — every word must be exact. Practice with audio at normal speed.
  • ➤For Highlight Incorrect Words, click only the words you are certain about — guessing deducts marks.
  • ➤For Summarize Spoken Text, aim for 60–65 words. Include the main idea, 2–3 key points, and a brief conclusion.

Start Practicing Listening

Choose a task type to begin with real exam-style questions.