📢 PTE Test Changes Starting August 7, 2025—Complete Overview

Starting August 7, 2025, Pearson is introducing a brand-new format for the PTE Academic and UKVI exams. This change has led many test-takers to ask: “Where can I try out the updated format before taking the actual test?”

We’re excited to share that OnePTE is the first platform to offer full-length practice tests based on the latest PTE Academic/UKVI format. These new practice sets are already live and available for all users!

🧪 New PTE Question Types —Format & Timing Explained

In Respond to a Situation, you’ll be given a scenario and 10 seconds to prepare your response. Then, you’ll have 40 seconds to speak clearly and appropriately for the situation.

For Summarize Group Discussion, you’ll listen to a short group conversation upto 3 minutes and take notes. You’ll then have 10 seconds to prepare and 2 minutes to deliver a summary of the key points discussed.
👉 Learn more about Summarize Group Discussion here: Summarize Group Discussion Guide

Both tasks test your speaking skills, clarity, and ability to organize thoughts under time pressure—so practice is essential!

🗂️ Practice the Updated PTE Academic/UKVI Exam Format

🆕 Introducing Two New Speaking Questions in PTE

The updated exam introduces two new question types under the Speaking section: Respond to a Situation and Summarize Group Discussion. These tasks are designed to better assess your ability to communicate effectively in real-world and academic contexts.

Get ahead by exploring both question types and practicing with examples that closely mirror the actual exam format.

🗣️ Respond to a Situation’s practice questions
📝 Summarize Group Discussion’s practice questions

🎯 Try Sample Questions from the New PTE Speaking Tasks

To help you get familiar with the new question types, we’ve added real examples from each. Practice now to build confidence before your exam!

🗣️ Respond to a Situation – Sample Question

In this task, you’ll be presented with a real-life scenario and asked to respond appropriately within a set time. This tests your ability to speak naturally and clearly in everyday situations.

👉 Try a Sample RTS Question Now

💬 Summarize Group Discussion – Sample Question

You’ll listen to a group discussion and then summarize the main ideas in your own words. This evaluates your listening, note-taking, and summarization skills.

👉 Try a Sample SGD Question Now