Listening · Part 3 · Listening
PTE Write From Dictation Practice
Listening accuracy, memory and spelling.
ListeningWriting
Practise Write From Dictation
Includes the answer checking, model feedback and score analysis.
Before you start: Write From Dictation tipsHide
Do
- Type the first letter of each word as you hear it, then complete the words immediately.
- Check grammar: subject–verb agreement, plurals and articles usually reveal the missing word.
- Practise with high-frequency academic vocabulary until spelling is automatic.
Avoid
- Missing plural “s” and past-tense “-ed” endings
- Spelling errors in common academic words
- Panicking after missing one word
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How Write From Dictation works
Timing, what Pearson scores, common mistakes and our strategy.
PreparationNone
ResponseWithin the Listening section time
SkillsListening + Writing
InputAudio 3–5 seconds
1 Task overview
You hear a short sentence and type it exactly as you heard it.
2 What Pearson assesses
- Listening & writing — each correct word
Partial credit — one point per correct word.
3 · Preparation time
None
4 · Response requirements
Within the Listening section time
5 Common mistakes
- Missing plural “s” and past-tense “-ed” endings
- Spelling errors in common academic words
- Panicking after missing one word
6 PTE Junction strategy
- Type the first letter of each word as you hear it, then complete the words immediately.
- Check grammar: subject–verb agreement, plurals and articles usually reveal the missing word.
- Practise with high-frequency academic vocabulary until spelling is automatic.
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Last reviewed: 26 September 2026