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🗂️ PTE ACADEMIC – RETELL LECTURE

🔹 Task Instructions

• You will hear a lecture.
• After listening to the lecture, in 10 seconds, please speak into the microphone and retell what you have just heard from the lecture in your own words.
• You will have 40 seconds to give your response.

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🔹 Evaluation (According to Pearson)

Fluency	Pronunciation	Content
5	5	6

• Fluency wins over content
• But content is needed as it contributes marks to LISTENING
• Every fumble reduces your scores
• 1 retell lecture contributes a maximum of 5–6 marks to listening and speaking separately

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🔹 Real Observation

• Fluency is the main priority
• Content is not a primary focus, but including as much relevant information as possible is recommended to secure good marks

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⚡ QUICK UNDERSTANDING – RETELL FORMAT

• Listen to a short academic lecture and summarize the key information (2–3 questions)
• 10–12 marks are allocated to speaking and listening
• Audio length: 40 to 90 seconds
• Take notes using the erasable book provided
• After the audio ends, you have 10 seconds to prepare
• 25–30 seconds of speaking is enough—no need to use the full 40 seconds

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🧠 CHEAT CODES – RETELL STRATEGY

✍️ Note-Taking

• Write phrases, not just keywords. 4–5 phrases are enough
• Listen first, then write. Alternate between listening for 5 seconds and writing for 5 seconds
• Don’t listen and write at the same time
• Don’t worry about missing important content—there’s no "important" content
• Write anything you want from the audio

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🗣️ Speaking Tips

• When speaking, DO NOT worry about:
  1. Grammar
  2. Whether the template fits the phrases
  3. Logic
• Just speak fluently without worrying about content
• Trying to fix grammar or logic can hurt your fluency, leading to lower scores

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🎙️ BONUS CHEAT CODE – TEMPLATE

Use when you have fewer phrases. Repeat template with spoken phrases.

TEMPLATE

• The lecture discusses _______
• In the beginning, the speaker explained about _____
• Later, the speaker said _______
• Here, the speaker also mentioned _______
• In conclusion, the lecture effectively summarized _______

Use some phrases for each of the above lines

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📝 PHRASES EXAMPLE

1. The city is filled with so many building.
2. Artistic people are here and always ready to work.
3. More employment opportunities the people.
4. Many locals no job.
5. Immigration is the best option.

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❌ COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID

• Writing keywords instead of phrases: many students opt for writing keywords as it is easy but this method do not guarantee full marks
• Using lengthy templates: lengthy templates stand a chance to be considered generic templates. Be careful. Use a shorter one as given above
• Trying to correct the sentence grammatically: avoid this as grammar won’t matter but fluency alone does
• Speaking for entire 40 seconds: more you speak, more mistakes you make: 25–30 seconds is more than enough
• Keeping the pen cap unclosed: after taking notes, keep the cap closed. Else, ink will dry up
• Checking 3rd Party Scores: Avoid using non-Pearson apps for scores; they won’t match Pearson’s accuracy
• Speaking immediately after audio ends: After the audio ends, wait for 10 seconds. The mic will turn on only after this time

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❓ COMMON DOUBTS

1. Does important content hold more weight, or can I use any content from the audio?
   → Any content will work as long as it is in the audio

2. Will I lose marks if I provide less content?
   → Yes, out of 5–6 marks, you may get only 2–3

3. What if I can't write phrases?
   → Writing phrases is easy. Alternate 5 seconds of listening with 5 seconds of writing.
   → If you don't write enough phrases, you may lose 2–3 marks

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🎙️ Retell Lecture – Universal Template

1. Introduction

• “The lecture discusses [main topic].”

2. First Point

• “In the beginning, the speaker explained about [introductory point or background].”

3. Second Point

• “Later, the speaker said [second key point or development].”

4. Supporting Detail

• “Here, the speaker also mentioned [supporting detail or example].”

5. Conclusion

• “In conclusion, the lecture effectively summarized [final takeaway or implication].”