Part 1: Writing Section
PTE Academic Writing Station
PTE Writing is scored electronically on grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and sentence form. Learn our proven template methods that guarantee 79+ in Writing.
Strict 1-Sentence Rule (Reading + Writing)10 Minutes per task
Summarize Written Text (SWT)
Read a passage of up to 300 words. Write a summary of 5 to 75 words in a SINGLE FULL SENTENCE with exactly one full stop at the end.
Golden Scoring Rules:
- Word count must be 5–75 words
- Must be exactly ONE sentence
- Use fanboys / semi-colon or complex subordinators
200–300 Words Argumentative Essay20 Minutes per essay
Write Essay (WE)
Write an essay responding to a prompt. Pearson grades on Form, Content, Development/Structure/Coherence, Grammar, and Vocabulary.
Golden Scoring Rules:
- Target 220–280 words
- Clear 4-paragraph structure
- Zero spelling mistakes and strong topic sentences