Free PTE sample test · updated 2026
Free PTE sample tests, one per section, scored by AI.
The fastest honest read on where you stand: pick a skill, sit a 40-minute sample test, get an AI-scored per-task breakdown at the end. First sample in every section is free and needs no signup. When you're ready for the whole thing, take a full PTE mock test (2 hours, predicts your overall).
Sample test or full mock? A 60-second decision guide.
Same interface, same scoring engine, same timing per task. The only difference is how much of the exam each covers, and how long it takes.
| Feature | PTE sample test (this page) | PTE full mock (mock-tests) |
|---|---|---|
| Covers | One skill only (Speaking OR Writing OR Reading OR Listening) | All four skills in a single sitting |
| Time | ~40 minutes | ~2 hours |
| Tasks | 5-8 real-shape tasks in one skill | ~60 tasks across all skills |
| Scored by AI | Yes, same engine | Yes, same engine |
| Gives an overall PTE prediction | No, single-skill focus | Yes, predicts overall + per-skill |
| Signup needed | First sample per section: no. Later attempts: free account | Email to save the report |
| Best for | Testing the format, isolating a weak skill, warm-up before the real exam | Predicting your real PTE score, building test-day stamina |
Pick a section to sample
5 sample tests per section, scored on the same traits as the real PTE Academic exam. First one in every section is free.
Speaking sample test
Part 1 · recorded by microphone
Recorded by mic and scored by AI for fluency, pronunciation and content.
- 5 sample tests in this section
- 7 tasks per sample · ~20 min each
- Scored on: speaking score blends oral fluency, pronunciation and content across every spoken task.
Writing sample test
Part 1 · typed responses
A summary and an essay, scored for content, grammar, vocabulary and form.
- 5 sample tests in this section
- 3 tasks per sample · ~25 min each
- Scored on: writing score reflects content, grammar, vocabulary, spelling and form across both written tasks.
Reading sample test
Part 2 · single section timer
Five task types under one timer — pacing is everything.
- 5 sample tests in this section
- 5 tasks per sample · ~24 min each
- Scored on: reading score comes from multiple-choice, re-ordering and fill-in-the-blank tasks (some also feed Writing).
Listening sample test
Part 3 · audio plays once
Audio plays once. Note-taking and Write from Dictation win the points.
- 5 sample tests in this section
- 8 tasks per sample · ~25 min each
- Scored on: listening score spans summarising, multiple-choice, highlighting and dictation tasks.
How to use PTE sample tests in your prep
Step 1 · Diagnose
Take one sample per section over a week. Note which section's score is lowest against your target. That's your priority skill.
Step 2 · Drill
On your weakest skill, take samples 2, 3 and 4 across two weeks. Focus your practice between them on the specific tasks you missed.
Step 3 · Confirm
7-10 days before your real exam, sit a full 2-hour mock to confirm your overall predicted score under real timing.
Newer to the exam? Read the free PTE walkthrough first: it explains what appears on screen for every task, the exact scoring criteria, and one habit that moves the score in each.
PTE sample test — frequently asked
A short focused test that covers only one section of the PTE (Speaking, Writing, Reading or Listening), instead of the full ~2-hour exam. Each of ours has 5-8 real-shape tasks in that skill, uses the same interface and scoring as a full mock, and takes around 40 minutes. It's the quickest honest way to see whether you're ready for a full mock or need to shore up one skill first.
Yes. The first sample test in every section is free and doesn't require signup. AI scoring, per-task breakdown and next-steps recommendations are included. Later sample tests in the same section unlock with a free account (which also saves your history so you can track trend).
A full PTE mock covers all four sections in one 2-hour sitting (roughly 60 tasks total) and predicts your overall PTE score. A sample test is one section only, ~40 minutes, ~5-8 tasks. Use a sample test to test-drive the format or to isolate a weak skill. Use a full mock to predict your real exam score.
20 in total — 5 per section across Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening. All are modelled on the current 2026 PTE Academic format (updated after Pearson's August 2025 changes) and use fresh questions each attempt.
Yes. Speaking and Writing responses are scored by our AI engine (the same one used in our full mocks), and Reading and Listening are marked against answer keys. You get a per-task breakdown showing where the points came from and where they leaked, not just an overall number.
Yes. Task types, timing per task, word counts and scoring traits mirror the current 2026 PTE Academic format. We update the content when Pearson changes the exam (most recently, the two new tasks added in August 2025 are covered in Speaking and Writing samples).
If you've never taken PTE, start with the Speaking sample — it's the section most retakers underestimate and the fastest way to feel whether the microphone-timing format suits you. If you've taken PTE before and know your weak skill, start there. If you want to preview the whole exam, take our free full mock instead.
The first sample test in every section is completely free and no signup is required for your first attempt. To save your score history, unlock the second and third sample tests per section, and get a personalised study plan by email, sign in with Google (one click) or an email verification code.
Ready to sample?
The first sample test in every section is free and needs no signup. Start with the skill you're least sure about, or the one you know is your weakest.