Preparing for PTE can be challenging, especially when it comes to the speaking section. But involving friends in your practice can make it more enjoyable and productive. Here are some easy ways to get your friends on board and turn practice into a fun group activity.

Set Up a Weekly Speaking Session

Schedule a weekly or bi-weekly session with friends who also want to improve their English skills. Set a time that works for everyone, and use this session to work on specific speaking tasks from PTE exam. For example:

• Describe images: Share an interesting picture, and each person has 40 seconds to describe it. This is similar to a PTE task and will help you practice thinking quickly and describing clearly.
• Retell lectures: Listen to a short video together and take turns summarizing it in English. This is a great way to practice summarizing skills.

Use Real PTE Speaking Materials

Using PTE speaking materials will make practice more relevant to the actual test. Many of these materials offer sample questions for different types of speaking tasks. You and your friends can take turns answering the questions, offering each other feedback to improve clarity, pronunciation, and content. Practicing with real questions will make you more comfortable with the test format and give you confidence for the exam.

Try a PTE Mock Test with Score

To get an idea of your progress, organize a mock PTE test session with friends. Many online resources offer a PTE mock test with score feedback, allowing you to see how you’re doing and where to improve. This not only makes you familiar with the test but also lets you track improvement over time.

Give Constructive Feedback to Each Other

Feedback is essential to improve speaking skills. Make sure each friend gets a chance to speak and give feedback on things like fluency, pronunciation, and grammar. Keep it positive and constructive. This kind of group feedback is helpful as everyone brings different strengths and perspectives.

Create Fun Challenges

Adding a competitive element can make practice more enjoyable. Create speaking challenges, like timing each other for tasks, or giving points for fluency and clarity. Friendly competition encourages everyone to improve while keeping it lighthearted.