Dec 13, 2019
Ep 3. Everything you need to know to pass PTE Speaking: Retell Lecture
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In this episode of the Swoosh English PTE Academic Podcast, UK English teachers Scott and Una discuss the PTE Retell Lecture Task within the Speaking section of the PTE exam. They talk about the usual types of recordings you will encounter, introduce templates for fluency practice and give preparation tips that you can apply in your own review.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:57 What is the PTE Retell Lecture and how is it scored? (Long answer type, scored with content, pronunciation and fluency.)
03:02 Ensure consistent flow
04:58 Types of recordings (interviews, dialogues, academic lectures, reports)
05:53 Preparing (practice the message, look at the picture)
08:12 Listening (get the gist, take notes on key content words, get supporting details)
12:57 Use templates (The speaker discussed..., The lecture…