PTE Preparation Routine for May 8,
2025 Exam
This daily routine is designed to help you improve your PTE score from an average of 60+ to
79+ in each section (Speaking, Writing, Reading, Listening) by May 8, 2025. Dedicate 3–4
hours daily, adjust based on mock test results, and focus on weak areas.
Daily PTE Preparation Routine (April 24 – May 7, 2025)
Time Section Task Details Duration
9:00 AM – 9:15 Warm-Up Vocabulary & Review 10–15 15 min
AM Pronunciation C1-level
academic
words (e.g.,
“mitigate,”
“profound”)
with synonyms.
Practice
pronunciation
of 5–10 words
using YouTube
guides (e.g.,
English with
Lucy).
9:15 AM – Speaking Practice Tasks Read Aloud: 10 45 min
10:00 AM passages (focus
on fluency,
clear
pronunciation).
Repeat
Sentence: 15
sentences
(record, check
accuracy).
Describe Image:
5 images (use
structure: Intro
→ Key Features
→ Conclusion,
40 sec each).
Retell Lecture:
5 lectures (note
key points,
summarize in
40 sec). Answer
Short Question:
10 questions
(quick, accurate
responses).
10:00 AM – Writing Practice Tasks Summarize 45 min
10:45 AM Written Text: 5
texts (25–35
words, focus on
grammar,
single
sentence).
Write Essay: 1
essay (alternate
days: write vs.
review
feedback; 200–
300 words, 20
min, use
template: Intro,
2 Body,
Conclusion).
Use Grammarly
to check errors.
10:45 AM – Break Rest Relax, hydrate, 15 min
11:00 AM or take a short
walk to refresh.
11:00 AM – Reading Practice Tasks Multiple Choice 45 min
11:45 AM (Single/Multipl
e): 5 questions
(read question
first, skim
passage). Re-
order
Paragraphs: 5
sets (focus on
logical flow,
transitions). Fill
in the Blanks
(Reading &
Cloze): 10
blanks (use
context clues,
check
collocations).
Read 1 short
academic
article (e.g.,
BBC) for
comprehension.
11:45 AM – Listening Practice Tasks Summarize 45 min
12:30 PM Spoken Text: 5
lectures (note
keywords, 50–
70 words).
Multiple Choice
(Single/Multipl
e): 5 questions
(focus on main
ideas). Fill in
the Blanks: 5
blanks (type
accurately,
check spelling).
Write from
Dictation: 10
sentences
(exact typing,
grammar
focus). Listen to
1 short podcast
(e.g., BBC
Learning
English) with
notes.
12:30 PM – Review Error Analysis Review practice 30 min
1:00 PM answers or
previous mock
test mistakes.
Identify
patterns (e.g.,
pronunciation
errors,
grammar
issues). Adjust
next day’s focus
based on weak
areas (e.g.,
extra Speaking
if fluency lags).
Weekly Additions
- Mock Tests: Take 1 full-length mock test every 3–4 days (e.g., April 27, May 1, May 5) using
Pearson PTE practice tests or platforms like E2Language. Spend 1 hour reviewing results.
- Extra Focus: Allocate 15–30 extra minutes daily to your weakest section (based on mock
test scores). For example, if Reading is low, add 5 more Re-order Paragraphs or Fill in the
Blanks.
- Final Days:
- May 6: Take a final mock test, review lightly.
- May 7: Light review (vocabulary, essay templates, pronunciation), rest, and relax to avoid
burnout.
Notes
- Resources: Use Pearson PTE official materials, E2Language, PTE Magic, or free YouTube
channels (PTE Tools, E2 PTE Academic). Apps like PTE Tutorials offer instant feedback.
- Time Management: Practice all tasks under timed conditions (e.g., 40 sec for Describe
Image, 20 min for Essay). Use a stopwatch.
- Progress Tracking: Aim for 5–10-point improvements per section weekly. By May 5, target
75+ in mock tests.
- Health: Sleep 7–8 hours, eat well, and practice deep breathing to manage test anxiety.
Good luck on your PTE exam!
