Top Mistakes Students Make During the PTE Speaking Test

Photo Credit: Freepik Ready to boost your PTE score? Spot these common errors before test day. Published By Fateh Education Published on 14 May 2025

Speaking Too Fast or Too Slow

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Using Too Many Fillers

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Ignoring Pronunciation and Intonation

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Starting Before or After the Tone

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Pausing for Too Long

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Missing Key Content

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Top Mistakes Students Make During the PTE Speaking Test

Speaking Too Fast or Too Slow

Using Too Many Fillers

Ignoring Pronunciation and Intonation

Starting Before or After the Tone

Pausing for Too Long

Missing Key Content

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