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The task is that you will only hear a recording of a sentence once. Repeat what you’ve heard.
Sentences are typically 9 to 14 words long.

Maximum answer time: 15 seconds
Exam questions: 10–12

Exam Tips

RS is one of the most essential tasks in PTE since it affects both speaking and listening scores. Make use of Method 258 to assist you in getting the most points possible.

Method 258

Method 258 is the most effective method for balancing content requirements with fluency. There is actually three distinct ways of repeating.

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Method 2:

If you are unable to understand the majority of the content because the sentence is too complex, repeat 2-4 words, especially the main ones. Just make sure you say them naturally and smoothly.

Method 5:

If you can only understand or remember half of a statement because it is too long, listen to only half of it (first half / second half / first few words + last few words). Also, repeat the first part of the statement clearly and fluently.

Method 8:

Skip the words you don’t remember well and repeat 80% of the sentence clearly and smoothly if you understand most of the information.

Answering RS consists of 3 steps:

Step 1: Pay close attention to the sentence. Choose whatever approach (2/5/8) you should use as soon as possible.

Step 2: After the audio has finished, take 1-2 seconds to recall and organize your answer in your head.

Step 3: Speak your answer clearly and smoothly, without adding extra things or pausing.

Answer Time

The maximum answer time for each RS question is 15 seconds, but you won’t need that much time. Be certain that you respond fluently and without hesitation.

Remember the 3 Seconds Rule: If you’re silent for 3 seconds, the recording stops automatically.

There’s no beep before recording starts. Wait for the recording progress bar after the audio ends. Start speaking only when the recording begins. Since the recording starts 2 seconds after the audio ends, it’s better to use those 2 seconds to prepare your answer before speaking, so you don’t have to keep watching the progress bar.

Practice Goal

Goal 79+: Implement Method 8 on short sentences and Method 5 on big sentences.
Goal 65+: Apply Method 5 to all sentences.
50 or less: Technique 2 should be used in all sentences.

Technique for Practice

To get better at listening, try the Repeat Sentence Drill with OnePTE MP3:

Step 1: Listen and repeat

Use OnePTE MP3 to set the playback interval to 5 or 10 seconds, and replay the audio 5 times. During each interval, repeat the sentence as many times as you can without looking at the script.

Step 2: Learn and understand

Afterward, look at the script and check any words you don’t know in the dictionary. Understand what the sentence means.

Step 3:

Keep repeating Steps 1 & 2 until you fully understand the sentence or can repeat it correctly at least 80% of the time.

You can practice Repeat Sentence questions on the OnePTE app on Android or iOS, or on our website too.

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