PTE Summarize Spoken Text template (2026): 50–70 words
A note method and a 50–70 word paragraph template — plus the Form rules that protect your score.
Rules first
Write 50–70 words in about 10 minutes after a ~60–90 second lecture. Outside the word range costs Form marks.
Note-taking
Capture the topic and 3–4 keywords/examples as you listen. You won't get the audio again.
Template (2–3 sentences)
"The lecture discussed [topic], explaining that [point 1] and [point 2]. It also noted [point 3 / example], concluding that [conclusion]."
What's scored
Content, Form (50–70 words), Grammar and Vocabulary. Keep it tight and well-formed.
Frequently asked questions
What's the word limit for Summarize Spoken Text?
50–70 words. Fewer than 40 or more than 100 scores 0 on Form; stay inside 50–70 to be safe.
How long do I get?
About 10 minutes to write, after a 60–90 second recording you hear once.
How many sentences?
Two or three well-structured sentences that capture the main points work best.
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